After botching many welding jobs, Dan Anderson has established baselines for any weld he now attempts. For example, positioning his helmet closer versus further from the arc allows him to better monitor the weld puddle.

Experienced MIG welders will be insulted by the simplicity of these welding tips, but they might help folks who weld infrequently.

Prep work is the secret to nice welds as well as the key to painting over welds. To make the paint job look "factory," remove the soot and welder grime.

Prep work is the secret to nice welds as well as the key to painting over welds. To make the paint job look "factory," remove the soot and welder grime.