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Welding guides from the counter.
Honest, practical advice from the people who sell this kit every day in Andover. No jargon for its own sake — just what actually helps you lay a better bead and buy the right consumable first time.
Welding PPE & workshop safety essentials
Helmet shade, gloves, leathers, fume extraction and fire precautions — the protection every welder should actually wear.
Read guide →Picking MIG wire — size & type
0.6, 0.8 or 1.0mm? Solid or gasless? How to choose the right MIG wire for the metal and thickness in front of you.
Read guide →MIG, TIG or MMA — which process?
The three common welding processes compared by what they're good at, what they cost to run and what to buy to get started.
Read guide →Choosing the right shielding gas
Pure argon, CO₂ and argon mixes explained — which gas suits MIG and TIG on steel, stainless and aluminium.
Read guide →Cutting & grinding discs explained
Thin cutting discs, grinding wheels and flap discs — how to pick the right abrasive and use it safely.
Read guide →Need it today?
Order before 2pm for same-day dispatch, or collect from the counter in Andover.