Metal Fabrication Blog
by Australian General Engineering
Best Welding Jackets: Top 8 of 2021
What’s worse than being burned by the sparks of your welder? Being burned through your newly bought welding jacket that you hoped that would protect you. The best welding jackets provide protection against sparks and heat, are as comfortable as they can get, and come with a variety of features such as extra pockets, stand […]
Best Stick Welders: Top 7 of 2020 Reviewed
Working with a DC stick welder can be an electrifying experience! Welders, be sure these moments are made with the right equipment and choose the right tool for your trade. A quality stick welder will give you high max amperage outputs, dual voltage capabilities, come equipped with IGBT inverter technology and last but not least […]
Best Metal Band Saw: Top 6 of 2020 Reviewed
Why should you struggle with a poorly made metal cutting band saw when you can cut to the chase and buy the real deal? The best metal band saws can be of 3 different types: horizontal, vertical, or both! These usually have high working speeds, can cut extremely thick materials, offer various safety features, and […]
Best Welding Boots: Top 9 of 2020 Reviewed
What’s worse than working all day in heavy boots? Working all day in boots that don’t fit. Finding the perfect boots is essential because they will make you feel grounded, literally. The best welding boots are equipped with a steel toe cap, are fire or electric resistant, and keep your feet safe at all times. […]
Best MIG Welders: Top 8 of 2020 Reviewed
The best MIG welders are a pleasure to work with, not to mention a total time saver. Perfect for multiple welding jobs, has dual voltage, or maybe changeable wire feed speed. On the other hand, a poor-quality welder is a massive waste of money, because some of them can be quite expensive, and they could […]
Best Multi Process Welder: Top 6 of 2020 Reviewed
A good multi process welder is a pleasure to work with, not to mention a time saver and will withstand the test of time. The best multi process welders are good for multiple welding processes, like tig welding, mig welding, are highly durable, and also lightweight. On the other hand, poor multi process welders can […]
Best Welding Gloves: Top 9 of 2020 Reviewed
What could be worse than working with welding gloves that do not fit? Working with the same welding gloves that do not fit and suffering burns on your hands as well. Good welding gloves are fire resistant, can protect you from extreme heat, are comfortable, are good for mig, tig and stick welding. On the […]
Best Propane Torch: Top 10 of 2020 Reviewed
A good propane torch is a pleasure to work with, not to mention it could save your life! Working with the best propane torch is a pleasure (timesaver and lifesaver too!) The best propane torch should have a control valve, built-in ignition or maybe auto start, pressure regulation system, flame adjustment range should be easy […]
What are safety glasses made of?
Table of Contents What are safety glasses made of?ANSI standards for safety eyewearHow to assess ratings of safety eyeglasses and gogglesExpandableTesting of frames for safety eyeglasses and gogglesHigh-velocity impact.How to assess standards for frames used in protective eyewear?What type of safety lenses do I need at work?Which safety glasses are best for home use?What types […]