This is the Weldmonger Story.
It started as a side hustle. Then it became a YouTube channel. This is the Weldmonger story — in the words of Jody Collier from Welding Tips and Tricks.
What began as a simple way to share knowledge and help a few fellow welders quickly grew into something much bigger. Making videos turned into a passion — answering questions, demonstrating techniques, and building a community of people who just wanted to get better at welding. One video led to another, and before long, that side project reached welders all over the world.
As the audience grew, so did the opportunity to serve them in new ways. What started with content evolved into creating and sourcing products that welders could rely on — tools and gear tested in real-world conditions. Today, Weldmonger is more than a channel — it’s a full welding supply business, built on trust and experience.
And it’s still personal. What began as one man’s side hustle is now a family-run operation, with everyone pitching in to keep things moving forward. From packing orders to developing new products, it’s a true family effort — grounded in the same mission it started with: helping welders do better work.
Early on, I realized that if I was going to keep this going, I needed a product of my own — something that solved a real problem welders face every day. That’s where the TIG Finger came from. It wasn’t dreamed up in a boardroom — it came straight from time under the hood, figuring out a better way to stay steady and comfortable on the job.
What started as a simple idea turned into something much bigger. The TIG Finger quickly caught on and, over time, became an industry standard. It’s now patented and trademarked — a product built from real-world experience and trusted by welders everywhere.
Like anything worth doing, it hasn’t always been easy. We’ve had to deal with knockoffs and copycats along the way — part of the territory when you create something that works. But we’ve stayed focused on quality, authenticity, and standing behind what we make. That’s something no imitation can match.
Today, we’re proud to say the TIG Finger is used by welders all over the world. And now, it’s even closer to home — available right in your backyard in Australia at weldmonger.com.au.
Fast forward 18 years, and Weldmonger has grown into a trusted name in the welding industry. What started as a side hustle has turned into a global brand — built on experience, consistency, and a genuine connection with welders who care about their craft.
Along the way, we’ve continued to expand so we can better serve the community that got us here. That’s why we’ve opened up an Australian online store — making it easier, faster, and more accessible for our customers down under to get the gear they need without the hassle.
We’re always looking to improve and grow. If there’s a product you’d like to see in the store, we’d love to hear from you — send us an email at info@weldmonger.com.au.
And if you feel like supporting the Weldmonger story, every purchase from our online store helps keep the YouTube channel going — so we can continue sharing knowledge, testing gear, and helping welders around the world get better at what they do.