Buyers' Guide to Student Welding Equipment
We are proud to support the next generation of skilled trades workers with the gear needed to kickstart their career. In the list below, shop welding equipment we recommend for every student welder as they enter their certification programs. The Northern Tools for the Trades program offers professional instruction and expertise along with the donation of professional-grade tools and monetary support to schools, encouraging students and instructors in their pursuit of technical education and career opportunities in the skilled trades workforce.
Welding Gear Students Need
Item # 109609
- Frame Color: Black
- Lens Color: Green
- ANSI Z87 Compliant: Yes
$18.99Item # 113644
- Auto Darkening: Yes
- Switch Time: 1/25,000 sec.
- Grind Mode: Yes
$69.99- 1 Included
Item # 95961
- Included (qty.): 1
- Product Type: Welding Striker
- Product Weight: 0.1940 lb
$9.99 - 4 Included
Item # 95905
- Included (qty.): 4
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Product Type: Soapstone
$8.49 - 1 Included
Item # 113656
- Included (qty.): 1
- Material: Steel
- Product Type: Hammer
$7.99 - 1 Pieces
Item # 113660
- Opening Size: 1.875 in
- Pieces (qty.): 1
- Material: Alloy Steel
$13.99 - 1 Pieces
Item # 40022
- Pieces (qty.): 1
- Material: Alloy Steel
- Locking: Yes
MIG Welders
MIG welders use a consumable wire electrode to create strong, precise welds in various metals. Their versatility, efficiency, and ease of use, make them a mainstay in metal fabrication processes that need adjustable settings and capabilities to weld thin and thick materials. MIG welders are suitable for welders of all skill levels.
Flux Core Welders
Flux core welders utilize a tubular electrode filled with flux to shield the weld puddle from atmospheric contamination. They are usually used for outdoor welding applications due to their ability to withstand windy conditions better than other welding processes. Flux cores are favored for thick metal welding tasks.
Arc Welders
Arc welders use electric current to create an intense heat arc between an electrode and the metal piece, fusing them together. These machines are versatile and widely used in industries, like construction, automotive repair and manufacturing. Different types of arc welding machines are for different types of welds.
TIG Welders
TIG weldes (Tungsten Inert Gas) welders, are precise and versatile. Using a non-consumable tungsten electrode to weld, TIG welders are favored for their ability to work with various metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and copper alloys. Because of their precise control over the welding arc and minimal spatter, TIG welders are used in industries demanding the highest quality welds.