JoeWelder

Welding with M&Ms
A lot of folks ask about the M&Ms we include with every order.  Some even ask us to toss in an extra bag for a co-worker.  Our customers like getting the M&Ms, but still, they ask why M&Ms? When I started Arc-Zone.com in 1998,  the internet and the idea of ecommerce was new.  Folks were [...]
My Second Motorcycle: 1970 Bultaco 125 Sherpa
After ringing out my first motorcycle, a Yamaha 80, my Dad bought me a 125CC Bultaco Sherpa from Donnie at Big-O-Tires on Holt Blvd in Pomona CA.  Donnie (last name anyone?) was motorcycle racing enthusiast, and a member of our racing club the Lightweights MC of Alta Loma CA.  The bike was traded in by [...]
My First Welder
My first welding machine was a bright green P&H Heliarc or TIG Welder.  P&H was made by The Air Reduction Company (Airco).  I bought the machine used from my Uncle Lynn Watson from San Leandro CA.   Lynn used it in his specialty electronics fabrication business. The welding machine came complete with a WP-24 low [...]
Lincoln Electric’s New Red Line Welding Apparel
Lincoln Electric Launches New Personal Protection Welding Apparel Line Red Line™ Provides Rugged Protection for All Arc Welding Applications and Environments Cleveland – Whether it’s welding in the field, in the shop or in a garage, Lincoln’s new personal protection clothing line, Red Line™ Welding Apparel, offers the ideal gear for every application. “Whether someone [...]
OSHA and Arc-Zone Focus on Welding Injury Prevention
From EHS Today (the magazine for environment, health and safety leaders): OSHA’s fall semi-annual regulatory agenda was published in the Federal Register Dec. 20, featuring updates on regulatory actions including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, modernizing recording and reporting requirements, infectious diseases, hazard communication, combustible dust and more. CONTINUE READING–> At Arc-Zone.com we think [...]
ESAB Introduces First Smart Phone Application for Welding
In yet another sign that today’s cell phones are progressing faster than anyone thought was possible, ESAB announced today that they have created the world’s first smart phone application aimed exclusively at welding.  The app itself  is supposed to help users find the right parameters for a specific job.  I downloaded one to my Android [...]
How to Become a Master Fabricator
If you’re on our email list, you know Joe Welder (aka Jim Watson) recently had the opportunity to attend a metal fabrication workshop taught by Ron Covell.  You can read about it on WeldLikeAPro.com (where all our newsletters are archived).  And check out this brief interview with Covell, and a tour of Metalcraft Tool Skill [...]
How Metal Production Affects the Welding Process
Came across a great informative article over at The Fabricator on different types of metal production.  Very detailed look into how the different ways of steel production can affect the quality of the steel itself, and how that in turn can affect the quality of the weld.  Porosity is a huge problem in welding, as [...]
TIG Welding with CK Worldwide Torches
At Arc-Zone.com we’ve been expanding our line of CK Worldwide products online. On our website, you’ll find most of CK’s Master TIG line of TIG torches and replacement parts—including the Flex-Loc and Micro-Torches. These CK torches offer quite a few improvements over traditional parts’ designs, targeting some of the common complaints in the industry: COLLETS [...]
New Extreme Welding Jacket and Sleeve from BSX
NEW BSX® HYBRID™ JACKET AND SLEEVE For the best of FR cotton and genuine leather in a sleek stylish and safe welding apparel, check out the new BSX  Hybrid™ jacket and sleeves. The Hybrid™ series takes advantage of the comfort and breathability of FR cotton and adds genuine leather for additional durability and protection where it is needed [...]

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