Blog - 10 MUST-HAVE TOOLS FOR WELDING STUDENTS

14 Mar.,2024

 

By now, with the success and advancement in the welding sector, many of you are probably familiar with the fact that welding as a career is as promising as a host of other options that are up for grabs.

We spoke about the perks of a welding career as an up-and-coming choice in our last blog, and that should be convincing enough for you to consider your alternatives.

But of course, a welding job won’t just come easy. One will have to undergo a 10-week intensive training course by Canadian Welding Skills to become a certified Canadian Welding Bureau welder.

A welding student will also have to purchase a set of essential tools to complete the training course. And it is important to note that these tools will go a long way in helping you move forward in your career. These tools are also vital in keeping you safe and injury-free while performing a welding operation.

A complete welding toolkit can be bought at the training program itself.

With that said, here are essential tools that a welding student would require in his/her bag to undergo the training program.


1.SAFETY GLASSES

Safety glasses are necessary for the protection of welders’ eyes from flying sparks and debris. The glasses must have non-tinted clear lenses.

2.AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET

Auto darkening welding helmets safeguard a welder from flying sparks and debris hitting the face and also protects their eyes from the blindingly fluorescent welding spark.

3.CHIPPING HAMMER

A Chipping hammer is used for removing welding slag and welding spatter from welds.

4.WIRE BRUSH

A wire brush is used for cleaning off debris before, after and between each pass to avoid contamination of the weld.

5.GAUNTLET CUFF GLOVES (MIG WELDING)

A pair of gauntlet gloves for MIG welding has free wrist movement and firm finger pockets.

6.TIG WELDING GLOVES

TIG welding gloves have thinner and more flexible material with fire-resistant fabric.

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