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From the welding machine to the electrodes and safety gear, welding is a job that can burn a big hole in your pocket in one go. It doesn't matter how thrifty you are; there's no other way around than forking out hundreds of dollars or even thousands on welding equipment, as you'll still need to get the basic tools and ...
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 ...
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 ...
If you are looking for a welder, you may have come across the Forney Industries brand. This is a famous brand of welders known for their affordability and ease of use. In this blog post, we will be reviewing six different models of the Forney Easy Welder. We will talk about the pros and cons of each model and help you ...
For those living in older houses or houses that have been refurbished without removing all the fittings, you might come across black iron pipe. For a long time, it was considered a top-tier option for gas lines and would even be used in water lines. It features a black exterior as per ...
Weirdly enough, some well-marketed plasma cutters with built-in compressors don’t live up to their hype. However, a lot of people assume they are excellent options because of a few good marketing campaigns. Being one of those people can easily turn south, and that is a situation to be avoided. For a guarantee that ...
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 ...
