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More from Marty Rice
- From The Welder
Welding hazards and how to prevent them
- By Marty Rice
- Sep 30, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
Four of 1,000 welders lose their lives each year, and many more are seriously injured because they fail to follow safe welding practices. Welding hobbyists who follow the examples set on television are particularly susceptible to injury. In this article, Marty Rice reflects on moments in his welding career that illustrate the importance of welding safety.
- From The Welder
Becoming the best danged welder on the block
- By Marty Rice
- Jul 29, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
"Welder wanted" signs abound in many areas of the U.S., and welding instructor Marty Rice believes there's never been a better time to pursue a welding career. How do you make your welding career the best it can be? Following certain guidelines can help.
- From The Welder
What do companies want from their workers?
- By Marty Rice
- May 13, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
In his extensive career as a welder and welding instructor, Marty Rice has learned a thing or two about the qualities companies look for in their employees beyond skill proficiency. This anecdotal article discusses these qualities and their importance from Rice's perspective.
- From The Welder
Learning TIG (GTAW) Welding
- By Marty Rice
- Mar 11, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
This overview compares TIG with other welding processes and outlines some important steps of the process.
- From The Welder
Is being a welder hard? (Reasons to become one)
- By Marty Rice
- Jan 15, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
Want to learn how to weld? Our expert discusses why he welds and offers insights that may help you to decide if welding is a viable career choice. Learn more.
- From The Fabricator
Examining the finer points of 6010 welding vs 6011 and 7018
- By Marty Rice
- Jun 13, 2006
- Consumables
- Article
Knowing which rods to use for 6010 welding compared to 6011 or 7018 can save you time and make for better results when the job is through. Learn more.
- From The Welder
Hanging it up
- By Marty Rice
- Feb 7, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
In his farewell article for thefabricator.com, reader-favorite author and welding instructor Marty Rice reflects on his life, his welding career, writing for the Web site, and his appreciation for the readers who have contacted him throughout the years. He also expresses his view about the decline of welding training programs.
- From The Welder
The shocking truth about welding
- By Marty Rice
- Dec 13, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
Welding instructor Marty Rice explains how welding power current works and how failing to follow safety practices can have shocking results. He also expands upon the information contained in "TIG welding—An overview"and discusses TIG qualities, applications, hazards, and the best way to learn TIG.
- From The Welder
What Is TIG Welding: An Overview
- By Marty Rice
- Oct 11, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
What is TIG welding? Welding instructor Marty Rice explains the GTAW process, more commonly known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. Learn more here.
- From The Fabricator
The most important welding lesson
- By Marty Rice
- Jul 12, 2005
- Safety
- Article
Relating personal experiences, welding professional and instructor Marty Rice discusses welding hazards and stresses the importance of learning and following all welding safety practices.
- From The Welder
MIG welding tips and resources
- By Marty Rice
- Apr 11, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
Photo courtesy of AlcoTec Wire Corp.Motorcycle- and hot rod-building shows on TV have put welding in a very positive light lately. In fact, Jesse James, the star of Discovery Channel's "Monster Garage," was named the American Welding Society (AWS) Welder of the Year because of his contributions to...
- From The Welder
More about MIG welding
- By Marty Rice
- Jan 11, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
Editor's Note: This article is a companion piece to Marty Rice's article MIG welding—The basics and then some. My first time using MIG (also called gas metal arc welding, GMAW) in the field was working on four stainless steel hoppers (tanks) at an Owens Corning plant. X-rays of the hoppers'...
- From The Welder
A tribute to veterans
- By Marty Rice
- Nov 9, 2004
- Arc Welding
- Article
Editor's Note: The U.S. remembers its armed forces' veterans twice each year— Memorial Day in May and Veterans Day in November. In this article, Marty Rice, a reader-favorite author on thefabricator.com, pays tribute to veterans and describes how one metal sculptor chose to represent an important part of a serviceman's or — woman's life.
- From The Welder
MIG Welding Basics (and Then Some)
- By Marty Rice
- Jul 13, 2004
- Arc Welding
- Article
Need to learn the MIG welding basics? Whether it's used in the shop, field, or the garage hobby shop, learn the basics of the MIG welding process here.
- From The Fabricator
Gear up for welding
- By Marty Rice
- Mar 11, 2004
- Safety
- Article
I'm sitting here at this computer realizing how much I hate sitting here at this computer. I'm just not a sit-in-a-chair type of guy. I tried it once between jobs. I interviewed for an inside sales position for a company that sold welding supplies. I'll be danged if they didn't hire me, even...
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- 05/14/2024
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- 62:12
Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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