Can you turn one of the most frustrating parts of any automotive restoration into one of the most fun? Removing the spot welds prior to replacing rusted out panels is usually not fun. What it is, ...

For doing basic steel welding, most of us will reach for a MIG welder. It might not be the best tool for every welding job, but it’s definitely the most accessible since they tend to use only basic ...

Makers and hobbyists searching for a fully featured portable welder and cutter, may be interested in a new Kickstarter campaign which has launched this month for the GoWelding. Designed to provide a ...

The Hobart AirForce 500i and 700i portable plasma cutters are capable of cutting 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch mild steel, respectively, and are said to sever 5/8-inch and 7/8-inch steel. The 500i connects to ...

Practical tips on plasma cutting from Mick Andrews, Welding Process superintendent at ESAB, are relayed by Andrew Pearce. After our introduction to plasma cutting and the way it works, here’s a look ...

[Metal Massacre Fab Shop] has a review of a portable plasma cutter that ends up being a very good demonstration of exactly what these tools are capable of. If you’re unfamiliar with this kind of work, ...

Ever since Harbor Freight was founded by the Smidt family in 1977, its focus has been on selling affordable tools that undercut those produced by big-name brands. The retailer currently offers a trio ...