Christopher McDonagh
Christopher McDonagh
Chris is a teacher of Literature at a school in New Berlin, Wisconsin. He is also our favorite irreplaceable freelance writer who can turn such a boring topic into something that people read with interest and pleasure.

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2T vs 4T in Welding – We’ll Explain What They Are
Most TIG and MIG welders have the 2T and 4T settings as a standard. Technically, 2T and 4T are the same thing on MIG and TIG welders, but there is a subtle difference in how they operate. The 'T' ...
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How to Bevel a Pipe: Methods and Techniques Explained
Any experienced welder might know what pipe beveling is, but this doesn’t mean that a DIYer can’t try it too. If you want to weld two pieces of pipe together, what you need to do is bevel your pipe. Beveling is important in the process of joining pipes together, but there’s a lot to learn and consider to make sure you ...
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Welding Unions: How to Join and What to Expect?
If you're an aspiring welder and want to take welding as a profession or career, the first thing you need to decide is whether you will work within a union or work on your own and remain union-free. Whichever you choose depends on the type of welding career you want, your experience, working style, and preferences. ...
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Best Welding Schools and Colleges in America. The Ultimate List
Welding offers multiple career advantages for mechanically inclined people. Different industries, including engineering, building and construction, technical sales, and manufacturing and assembly, have a high demand for welders. The opportunities for employment in welding keep growing, and the industry's future is an ...
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8 Best Welders for Beginners – It’s Time to Start!
Welding is a fun and productive hobby that anyone can take up, and if you get good at it, you can even become a professional welder and earn some money! But to start your journey, you need to get your hands on one of the best welders for beginners. It's no lie that welding is a pretty tough task that requires a ...
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030 vs 035 Flux Core Wire: Is There Any Crucial Difference?
If you’re a novice welder then you've definitely come across the 030 vs 035 Flux Core Wire debate. When you're new to the welding world, differentiating between the different wire sizes can be difficult. Wire thickness is important because it impacts the overall quality of your weld. The wire diameter also affects ...
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Calculating the Needs – How Many Amps Does a Welder Use?
There are a couple of welder settings you can understand if you set your heart to it. For example, you can learn how to tell how many amps you need for a project. Besides, how many amps does a welder use? There’s no straightforward answer to this question as you’ll soon learn in this article. Several factors such ...
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Hobart Handler 190 Review – Long Lasting and Easy to Use!
Hobart Handler 190 Review The Hobart Handler 190 is what is known as a Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process that is similar to metal active gas (MAG) welding.. There has been a rise in this method of welding lately. While it has not yet replaced manual metal arc ...