This is a close-up view of porosity in a TIG weld. We will examine some of the causes for weld porosity and ways to prevent it. Q.When I TIG-weld a patch panel into an old car and then grind the weld ...

Like everything else in this world, there's a right way and a wrong way to handle metal repairs. For instance, if you're installing a patch panel into a lower cowl as we're doing here, then hammer ...

Pre-1970s automotive and structural steel was thicker and had higher carbon content than what modern manufacturers use today. Techniques like hammer-welding, lead-loading, and oxy-acetylene torch work ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Welding leaves behind more than just a strong joint — it also leaves a lot of mess. To clean it up, many welders reach for a chipping hammer ...

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