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A place for general welding-related discussions that don't fit neatly in the categories below.

Talk about MIG welding equipment, guns, drive-roll systems, solid and flux-cored wires, etc.

Talk about Stick welding equipment and filler metals a.k.a. welding rod.

Talk about TIG welding equipment, torches, tungsten, foot and thumb controls, etc.

Talk about Generator/Welders that can both weld and generate AC power for tools.

Talk about Plasma Cutting equipment, torches, piercing and gouging, air supply, etc.

Talk about cutting and welding with oxy fuel systems.

Talk about auto-darkening welding helmets and other safety products for welding/metal working.

Talk about Argon, C25, CO2, Tri-Mix and variations to shield the weld from contamination.

Talk about clamps, carts, tables, benders, drilling, notching, etc.

Carbon steel is the most commonly welded metal of them all. Heavy, strong, inexpensive.

This metal alloy is resistant to rust, corrosion and stains.

If it needs to be light weight but strong, aluminum is good choice.

The list is long, and welding parameters are unique for each type.

Show off the artist in you. A masterpiece can be 10 feet tall or hang on the wall.

From equipment repairs to custom-built grain feeders, welding holds your world together.

Some of the best times in life are spent tinkering in the garage. What's happening in yours?

Classics, antiques, muscle cars and street rods. Make Detroit jealous.

Weld it. Break it. Weld it. Break it. Rock crawling is fun.

No seatbelts or doors required.

Sometimes welding can be serious business.

It only takes 10 acres to live the dream beyond the city lights.

Have you heard? Hobart is a proud sponsor of the FFA Organization.

Ready to purchase that new welder? Your old equipment is someone else's treasure.