Challenges & Techniques

Cast iron is one of the trickiest metals to repair. It’s brittle, full of carbon, and prone to cracking under heat. If you’ve ever tried to weld it using traditional …

If you’ve ever worked with cast iron, you know how tough and durable it is. But despite its strength, it can still crack or break under stress. Whether it’s an …

Welding cast iron with oxy-acetylene is a skill that takes patience and the right technique, but when done correctly, it can produce strong and reliable repairs. Many people think welding …

Welding cast iron to mild steel can be tricky, but it’s absolutely possible if you use the right techniques. I’ve had plenty of hands-on experience with this process, and I …

Replacing copper pipes with PEX is one of the best upgrades you can make to your plumbing system. If you’re dealing with aging copper pipes, leaks, or just looking for …

Let me paint a picture you might recognize. You’re trying to patch a rusted car panel or build a custom metal sculpture, but every time you strike an arc, the …

I’ve worked on enough plumbing projects to know that soldering isn’t always the best option when joining copper pipes. Sometimes, you don’t have a torch on hand, or you’re working …

Welding on a vehicle can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you’re not sure what to disconnect before getting started. If you don’t take the proper precautions, you risk damaging …

Welding titanium to stainless steel is one of the most complex tasks in the metalworking world. These two materials have completely different properties, which makes their fusion challenging. But when …

Welding hardened steel to mild steel is a task that requires careful planning and precise execution. If you’ve ever worked with different types of metal, you know that they don’t …