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7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Premium Welding Helmet

7 Reasons Why You Should Get a Premium Welding Helmet

Your Helmet Is More Than Just Eye Protection Choosing the right welding helmet directly affects your weld quality, your comfort, and your long-term eye health. As professional welders, you spend... Read More

11 Must-Have Weld Shop Upgrades for 2026

For welders running a busy shop in 2026, solid gear and reliable supplies aren’t optional — they’re essential to hitting quality, speed, and safety targets every day. We spend a... Read More
11 Must-Have Weld Shop Upgrades for 2026
Welder using stick welding with protective gloves, helmet, and gear, highlighting safety essentials in action.

Welding Safety Gear Essentials for Different Techniques

Welding is a powerful skill, but safety is a must. Whether you're MIG, TIG, or Stick welding, the right gear ensures your protection against heat, sparks, and fumes. Learn how...

Welding Settings: How to Adjust Voltage and Amperage

Master welding settings for MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Adjust heat and voltage for perfect welds on various metals and processes.
Welder using a torch to fuse metal, sparks flying in a workshop, showcasing precision welding and craftsmanship.
Plasma cutter cutting through a steel sheet in an industrial workshop, with sparks flying naturally.

Introduction to Plasma Cutting and Its Advantages

Plasma cutting makes metal work faster, cleaner and easier. From DIY projects to CNC fabrication, see why it’s trusted in shops and garages everywhere.

Welding Joints Explained: Butt, Lap, T-Joint, and Corner

A closer look at the five main welding joints, how they are built, where they work best and the welding methods that deliver the cleanest and strongest results.
Close-up of welder working on a metal joint using arc welding, showing protective gear and joint preparation in progress.
Close-up of a welder performing TIG welding on metal with protective gloves and helmet.

Common Welding Defects and How to Avoid Them

From ugly beads to dangerous weak spots, welding defects can cost you time, money and safety. Here’s how to spot, fix and prevent the most common issues so every weld...

🎉 Canada Welding Supply - Customer Appreciation Event – October 10th

We’re excited to invite you to our Customer Appreciation Event at our new location! Come celebrate with us on Friday, October 10th for a full day of food, prizes, vendor... Read More
🎉 Canada Welding Supply - Customer Appreciation Event – October 10th
Welder performing TIG weld on stainless steel pipe with precise technique in controlled environment.

How to Weld Stainless Steel Properly

Stainless steel isn’t the easiest metal to weld, but with the right prep, heat control, and filler choice, you can achieve strong, clean, rust-resistant welds. This guide breaks down the...