For someone just starting out in welding, having the right essential gear and tools makes a huge difference in both your safety and success. Shop bobthewelder.com.au for all your first time welding needs:

Auto-darkening Hemlet

Protect your eyes and dace from arc flash

Shop - LIFT UP Front Welding Helmet: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/welding-helmet-lift-up-front

Shop - Trade Series Auto/Electronic Helmets PATRIOT: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/trade-series-auto-darkening-helmet-patriot-700143

Shop - Trade Series Auto/Electronic Helmets SCORPION: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/trade-series-auto-darkening-helmet-scorpion-700146

Leather Welding Gloves

Pick a leather heat and flame resisant glove to protect your hands while still allowing dexterority. 

Shop - BIG RED (Medium): https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/big-red-medium 

Shop: BIG RED CRX (Medium): https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/big-red-r-crx-large-medium

Shop all heat resistant gloves: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/collections/heat-resistant-welders-gloves

Welding Apron or Jacket

Flame resistant leather jacket to protect arms and torso, and for longer wear with your work clothes.

Shop - APRON BIG RED Leather: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/apron-big-red-leather-915mm-560mm 

Shop - Aussie APRON Premium Split Cowhide Leather: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/aussie-premium-split-cowhide-leather

Shop -Bossweld Goat Leather Welders Jackets (Medium): https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/bossweld-goat-leather-welders-jacket-medium

Shop - BIG RED Premium leather Welders Jacket (Large): https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/jacket-big-red-premium-leather-large

Anti-spatter or cleaner

Keeps spatter from sticking to surfaces. Various aerosels, gels and sprays available online.

Shop: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/collections/anti-spatters

Wire Brush

For cleaning slag/dags and prepping surfaces.

Shop: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/wire-brush-stainless-steel-wood-handle-4-row 

Bossweld also have this new kit available for first-time welders.

MIG Welders Bossweld Buddy "ARC-YEAH" bundle: https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/products/arc-yeah-inverter-welder-kit

Don't forget your other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like closed in shoes and safety glasses. Protect yourself from sparks, shavings and bulky objects.

You can shop a range of budget friendly and premium products on our website.