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Welding Basics

MIG Welder Nozzle
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How To Clean a MIG Welder Nozzle and Keep It Clean

April 10, 2022 Roadkill Customs
How to clean your MIG torch, why it’s important, what build-up does to the wire tip, and how it makes the entire welding process easier. [More…]
Gas Welding Steel
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How To Gas Weld with Oxy-Acetylene Full Tutorial, Tips, and Set-Up

February 3, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Karl shows you how to gas weld with an oxy-acetylene torch including techniques, tips, and a step-by-step tutorial on both fusion and filler. [More…]
Welding Basics

I Can’t See What I’m Welding ~ Welding Helmet Shade Number Chart

October 3, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Taking the time to find the right helmet for your needs can increase your productivity and weld quality, as well as your comfort… [More…]
Stitch Weld, Plug Weld, and Normal Weld
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MIG Welding for Beginners ~ Three Basic Welds You Should Know

August 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Joe goes over the three basic MIG welds — stitch weld, plug weld, and normal weld — that you should know when working on a project vehicle. [More…]
Metal for Projects
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7 Places to Buy Metal for Welding Projects

August 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs
When learning to weld or working a metal fabrication project, one of the first questions is “Where do you buy material for welding projects?” [More…]
Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder
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Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder

March 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder from Harbor Freight is used to weld an automotive patch panel into place, repairing a fender rust hole. [More…]
Grinding Inside Corners
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How To Grind Inside Corners

February 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Several methods are demonstrated; file, die grinder, and curved flap disc, to show you how to properly deal with inside corner grinding. [More…]
Stop Welding in the Dark
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Stop Welding In the Dark with a $7 Welding Hood Mod!

February 11, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Make Everything shows you a super simple mod for your welding hood that will change the way you work in dark or confined spaces! [More…]
How To Remove Mill Scale
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How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick Welding
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How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics

November 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [More…]

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