Welderology is built to help you choose the right welding gear, understand safe welding practices, and learn practical techniques that actually work in real garages, shops, and jobsites — without marketing hype, brand bias, or guesswork. Whether you’re new to welding or refining your setup, this page will help you decide where to start and…
Last Updated: November 2025 Welders hear this question all the time: does welding actually weaken metal? The honest answer is yes, it can, but only when heat, prep, or technique are off. A clean, well-controlled weld can be just as strong—or stronger—than the surrounding metal. It all comes down to how heat affects the metal’s…
Last Updated: November 2025 Finding the best welding machine for beginners can feel overwhelming when you’re still figuring out the basics. You want something simple to set up, steady enough for practice, and versatile for small repairs or garage projects. A good starter welder should help you learn quickly without burying you in complicated settings….
Last Updated: January 2026 Choosing a filler rod is usually the first thing that causes confusion when welding aluminum. The puddle reacts fast, heat spreads quickly, and different alloys behave in ways that aren’t always obvious. That means the filler rod you choose plays a big role in how clean and predictable the weld turns…
Last Updated: January 2026 Aluminum welding usually feels simple right up until the puddle stops behaving. The bead won’t wet out, cracking shows up, or the weld just feels harder than it should. In most cases, that’s when filler rod choice becomes the real issue. Since 6061 aluminum is one of the most common alloys…
Last Updated: January 2026 Cast aluminum is usually where welding stops feeling easy. The puddle behaves differently, contamination shows up fast, and cracking becomes a real risk if the wrong filler rod is used. That’s why filler choice matters more here than with most standard aluminum jobs. Unlike clean plate or extrusion, cast aluminum brings…
Last Updated: November 2025 Choosing the right welding machine gets easier once you understand what you’ll weld and how much control you’re comfortable with. Beginners don’t need a high-end machine—just something simple to set up, steady enough to practice with, and flexible for small repairs or garage projects. A good starter welder should help you…
Last Updated: January 2026 If you’ve ever picked up a box of electrodes and wondered what those numbers actually tell you, you’re not alone. The welding rod number meaning system looks technical at first, but it’s there to help—not confuse. Once you know how to read it, choosing the right rod gets quicker and a…
Last Updated: January 2026 The 6010 welding rod is one of those electrodes most welders hear about early, but many don’t fully understand until they run it. It’s known for deep penetration, a hard-driving arc, and the ability to weld through rust, paint, and poor surface prep. At the same time, it’s also one of…
Last Updated: January 2026 Walk into any welding shop and you’ll see racks of rods with different numbers, coatings, and colors. For beginners, it’s confusing. For experienced welders, picking the right rod is almost automatic. Understanding different welding rods and their uses isn’t about memorizing charts—it’s about knowing what each rod is good at and…