From the workshop
Repair guides & buying advice
Practical, no-nonsense articles from the bench — spotting faults early, keeping a machine running longer, and choosing the right one in the first place.
30 August 2026 · 4 min read
5 Signs Your Welding Machine Needs Repair, Not Replacement
Before you write off a machine as dead, look for these signs — most of them point to a fixable fault, not a reason to buy new.
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Inverter, MIG, TIG or ARC: Which Welding Machine Should You Buy?
Four common machine types, four very different jobs. Here's how to match the machine to the work before you spend money.
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6 Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Welding Machine
A welding machine that's cleaned, checked and calibrated on a schedule breaks down far less often than one that only gets attention when it fails.
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Common Causes of a Weak or Unstable Arc (And How to Fix Them)
A wandering or weak arc has a handful of usual suspects — here's how to narrow down whether it's the setup, the consumables, or the machine.
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