Start with at least a 3/4 ton truck brand of your choice. Get a Lincoln SA200 or 300D with a ditch box. A couple grinders that will run on ac and dc voltage. Milwaukee or Metabo seem to be the best quality in my opinion. And a good set of torches. Whatever brand seems to fit you liking. That will g...

I'm considering getting into the pipeline industry in the future… I'm trying to get my own rig. With that being said, I have absolutely no clue what the best tools are for this specific field. I'm just looking for personal opinions. People who have actually used the machines. Feel free to throw in a...

Thanks! That is super useful. In order to become a "single hand" welder, should I get certified in certain areas? 6g test? ect...

Suggested welder(s)?
What Certifications would be necessary/useful?

I'm just looking for someone with experience in the field.. Is it a good area to do welding? Or should I do welding elsewhere?
Thoughts...???

Hi Austin. Need more information What material are you welding? What polarity are you using? What size electrode (and type), and what current? Also, 'cause the flow regulator shows you a value doesn't mean that gets to the torch. If you have a leak in the system anywhere, you'll be getting less at ...

I am using a Century 110 DC buzz box. My tungsten electrodes keep burning. As far as I know I am getting plenty of shielding gas, and not running to hot. Any reason why it would be zapping my electrodes? Also, the beads are super dirty. Black and orange. I know it sounds like im not getting enough g...