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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10 Best Welding Gloves: Keep Your Hands Safe
When it comes to welding, protecting our hands is the most important aspect of safety. Without a good quality pair of gloves, anything could happen to injure us. The process of welding is extremely dangerous and can come with many health hazards. Flying sparks, red hot metal shrapnel, and radiated heat are among the ...
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How to Identify and Weld Pot Metal: Different Methods Explained
If you're a serious welder, then you would have at one point come across pot metal. However, not everyone knows what this type of metal is, talkless of the right pot metal welding techniques. If you've come across this type of material, you can't just go ahead and start welding. Failure to know what this metal is ...
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Mig vs Tig Welding: Choosing by Best Results
Welding is a pretty interesting process that involves joining two different pieces of material—mostly metal—together by using pressure, heat, or filler. Moreover, this process requires various welding techniques. Two of the most popular techniques among industry professionals are MIG and TIG welding. As their ...
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6 Most Reliable Pipeline Welders – Buying Guide and Recommendations
Today, welding machines are used by professionals and DIYers alike. There are many types, almost as many as materials to be welded. These machines are also used in the construction of pipelines carrying critical fluids such as gas, water, and oil. However, not every welding machine is built for this demanding ...
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Gas Welding Aluminum: How to Do It Properly
Gas welding is only one of multiple types of welding processes and is a task that requires incredible skill to pull off. It offers better control ...
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Welding Chromoly: Specifics and Steps
Not all metals are welded in a similar manner or with the same welding materials. Chromoly, an alloy steel strengthened with chromium and molybdenum, is welded differently than other standard alloys. It is also known as 4130 steel which basically is a code that defines its chemical composition. It offers the perfect ...
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Hobart 140 vs Lincoln 140: Is There Any Difference?
If you enjoy engaging in small welding projects for home improvement or are a small business that deals with metalwork repairs and auto body repair works, you're probably having a hard time choosing a welding machine that will suit you best. There are 2 integral features that you need: a machine that you can easily ...
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Why Do Welders Starch Their Clothes?
Like most welding tools and gear, welders' clothing items don't come cheap. Welders are advised to use flame retardant or flame-resistant clothing as they last longer and are the best for this job since you deal with sparks and flame. Some welders have found a way of making their garments more flame retarding and ...