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Small pipe. Tough position. The 6G test will put your puddle control and transitions to work. Have you taken a 2-inch 6G or Monster Coupon test? What’s one thing you wish you knew before your first attempt?

Messed up a 7018 rod? Don’t toss it just yet. Here are three ways to save your rods and cut down on waste. What’s your go-to trick for saving one?

3 water-cooled torches. 300 amps. 10 minutes straight. We pushed them well past their ratings, and most held up. The Everlast Typhoon 330 didn’t flinch either, running beyond its rated duty cycle. Which torch would you put to the test?

Two positions worth knowing for structural weld tests: 3G and 4G. Vertical and overhead. Passing both on 1-inch plate can qualify you for all plate positions and unlimited thickness, depending on the test requirements. What was your first structural weld test?

Got a weld test coming up? Don’t assume the testing facility has everything you need. Here’s what to pack in your tool bag, box, or bucket before test day. What’s one tool you never show up without?

3 TIG rigs. 300 amps. All pushed beyond their ratings. Only the Weldcraft triggered a low-flow warning. Inside, we found a much smaller coolant passage through the torch head. Small design detail. Potentially a big difference.

Slag cleanup without fighting an air hose? We're listening. Austin checked out DEWALT's new battery-powered needle scaler at FABTECH. Would you trade your chipping hammer for some trigger time? #DEWALTPartner #SponsoredAd

Running 200+ amps all day? It might be time for a water-cooled TIG setup. 💧 On this Everlast setup: ⚫ Black: Shielding gas 🔵 Blue: Coolant in 🔴 Red: Power + hot coolant return What kind of work keeps your water-cooled TIG torch busy?

One super cool thing we saw this year is that Lincoln Electric listened to what you wanted and brought the Ranger back to a classic look with dial controls. Not only that keeping your machine maintained is now easier than ever. What do you think of the new look?

Everlast has come out with a machine made to fix exactly what you need. You can mix and match your processes to fit the need for your shop with the new Nexus. What combination would you use in your shop?

If you are a lady in the industry it can be frustrating to find PPE that fits right, until now. PIP Global and Caiman Gloves has launched a new line that is built to fit right and Austin stopped by the booth to chat with @weldher_workshop about the new line.

If you are out at Fabtech this year pop by the DeWalt booth to get your hands on the new Atomic Compact Series to see how these can fit into your workflow. They are down in the lower south hall in #S17095. #dewalttough #dewaltpartner

3M Abrasives Clash of The Grinders is back this year at Fabtech, but this year it was the instructors turn. 8 instructors from across the country out to Las Vegas to compete for money for their school.

Struggling to find your rhythm when adding filler? Let Mr. TIG get in your head: “Dab, dab, dab.”

Everyone dips their tungsten. Adding filler just gives you more chances. Filler adds metal and helps cool the puddle, but getting both hands working together takes practice. What’s your best tip for someone adding filler to a TIG weld for the first time?

TIG welding without filler wire? That’s autogenous welding. You’ll see it on thin sanitary tubing, but it’s also a way for beginners to practice forming and moving a puddle before adding filler. Where have you used it in the field?

We tested a combo-welding process at The Handheld Laser Institute: Laser root pass + FCAW fill/cap = 2 passes total. It passed the bend test, and it could make a quality root pass more accessible than traditional GTAW, GMAW, or SMAW. Could this have a place in industry?

We tested whether 3/8-inch plate could be joined in just two passes with a handheld laser welder, welding from both sides of the joint. Full penetration. Bend test passed. Little to no distortion. Not every job gives you access to both sides, but this could be a big option.

Laser welding is known for thin material and low distortion, but what happens when you use it to fill a 3/8-inch multipass groove weld? Buddy Holbrook laid in roughly 23 passes. The plate distorted more than expected, but it still passed the root bend test.

Torch cutting tip: start with your torch at a 90-degree angle to the workpiece for a clean, controlled cut. Some welders use a slight push angle to improve visibility. What angle works best for you? #Welding #TorchCutting