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If your 6010 is fingernailing, it might be too dry. Quick dip in water, dry it off, and run it again. Old school fix. ⚠️ Not for 7018 What’s your go-to welding trick?

Something in your way? Clear it fast. Cut it off. Grind it down. Clean it up. Then build it back right. That’s exactly how Austin handled this eyelet hook using 3M Cubitron 3 and Scotch-Brite Clean & Strip. What’s your go-to method?

You think a 7018 is a 7018… until you run a few different brands. That’s when you realize they don’t all weld the same. What’s your go-to rod brand and why?

Most people only see the finished welds. They don’t see the setbacks it took to get there. Full story on the WELD Podcast youtu.be/sftfPO9eKqo

Most people know the difference between stick rods. Pros know how to use them right. These small tricks will give you more control, fewer defects, and better welds. Watch here: youtu.be/jgSQ5s8VE3U

You might be using the wrong lens shade and not even know it. If you're just starting out, don’t go below shade 10 when welding. From there, it’s simple. Higher amps = higher shade. What’s your go-to shade?

Most welders use inverter machines every day… but don’t actually know how they work. Here’s the simple breakdown of what’s going on inside your machine and why it gives you a smoother arc.

You can weld… but nobody knows you exist. That might be what’s holding you back. Aaron Wulk breaks down how putting your work out there, competing, and actually showing up can change your entire career. Watch here: youtu.be/47EmUzOLZjU

Your welds are only as good as your machine… but do you actually know how it works? This week Austin breaks down the inside of a welding machine so you can understand what’s going on when something feels off. Watch here: youtu.be/IcpSv2HfWbg

Your gear is built to handle heat, not live in it. If you keep burning through gloves, you’re probably too close to the fire. Back your hands off the MIG gun or stinger and keep your arc where it belongs, in the puddle not on your gear. What’s your go-to trick for saving gear?

Cutting thick steel isn’t just “more heat.” It’s oxygen, setup, and knowing your torch. We sat down with Chuck Faught from Flametech Scorpion to break down what actually matters when you’re pushing oxy-fuel to its limits. Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/O5R0NXB1GJM

Most welding mistakes aren’t process-specific… they’re habits. Fix these and your welds improve fast. Your gear lasts longer too. Watch the full video: youtu.be/PJI2COoqhu0

You ever go to an event and leave with more skills than you showed up with? Sparks & Sawdust in Lower Alabama brought people in from all over the country to build, weld, learn, and trade knowledge. From Santa Maria grills to running an excavator, this one delivered.

S Tier welding processes only. What’s missing from the top?

F Tier welding processes. What deserves to be at the bottom?

You saw Austin’s welding rankings… now Beau fires back on the podcast Same list. Different opinions. Who actually got it right? youtu.be/ATdFcSDQ8UM

One welding process for everything. What are you picking? MIG, TIG, Oxy Fuel, Forge, Electroslag. Austin says TIG is king… you agree 👇 youtu.be/usbO_1T-ty8 #welding #weldertiktok #bluecollar

Think MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core are the only welding processes? Not even close. AWS recognizes 100+ processes and Austin just ranked 27 of them based on utility, rarity, and straight up cool factor. Did your favorite make the cut? youtu.be/usbO_1T-ty8

Running a root pass in a 2G pipe means fighting gravity the entire time. Bob Moffatt used to call it “Horrible-zontal welding.” Spend time on the top bevel, then dip down to catch the bottom bevel. Ignore the top bevel and you risk lack of fusion.

When Austin started welding the 5G side of this Flip Flop test, he tried weaving the filler. Quickly realized it might push through the hot pass, so he switched back to stringers. Sometimes simple works best. When filling a 5G pipe with FCAW, do you use stringers or weave?