Weldfabulous Blog

Coming in at number 74 on the periodic table, tungsten is an element with a wide range of applications. A rare metal with an extremely high melting point (over 6000 degrees Fahrenheit) and a hardness that surpasses that of most steel, tungsten is used in items ranging from incandescent light bulb filaments, x-ray tubes, radiation shielding, military applications in penetrating projectiles, and of course, TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding.As m… Read more

With the fall season and final admission deadlines fast approaching, we thought it would be a great idea to put together a list of factors to consider when selecting a welding school for all of our hobbyists and novices who may be contemplating pursuing welding as a career.The first, and likely most important factor to take into account is what application of welding you’d like to pursue. Different schools will have stronger programs for cer… Read more

A welder’s gloves are his or her first line of defense against the mess and dangers involved in every job. Because of that, gloves are usually the first and most frequently purchased piece of safety equipment for all welders. Steiner Industries, a favorite of Weldfabulous customers, has a great history of listening to their customers’ needs and developing new products to suit them. In keeping with that respectable history, Steiner has r… Read more

Viking Drill and Tool has established itself with a commitment to four fundamental virtues. First, is their promise of quality products, specifically designed and engineered for durability and produced using only the finest tool steel available. Next is a guarantee of consistency. By regularly aiming beyond tool tolerance standards – in some cases cutting them in half – Viking is capable of delivering high end products manufactured wit… Read more