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Weld.com is where welders learn, grow and create: free videos, online courses, a weekly podcast and an app, all made with working welders.
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Placeholder testimonial. I didn't know if welding was for me until I watched the videos and tried the Fundamentals.
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Is welding for you? Start here.
The main processes explained, a first-gear checklist and the path from your first bead to a welding career.
The pathway
From your first video to the next step in the trade.
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Online courses (Fundamentals)
Online courses with the American Welding Program, starting with the Fundamentals.
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A career in welding
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From the blog
- Beginners
- Processes
MIG, TIG or stick: which process should you learn first?
A plain-language look at the three most common processes and where each one is used.
- Gear
- Safety
Your first-gear checklist
Helmet, gloves, jacket, boots: what you need before you strike your first arc.
- Careers
What does a day on a pipeline crew look like?
What welders say about working in the field, in their own words.
- Safety
- Beginners
Safety basics before your first weld
The protective gear and shop habits every beginner should know before starting.
- Processes
MIG Welding: Hearing the Sweet Spot & Troubleshooting Setup
Every welder has heard the classic advice: "A good MIG weld should sound like sizzling bacon."