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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In-Detail Stick vs. MIG Weld Comparison: Let’s Break Down the Difference
Arc welding consists of creating a short circuit that causes an electric arc as well as a very strong source of heat. This is the only reliable method for a durable weld because it produces the heat necessary for the proper fusion of metals. A welding station is used for welding iron, stainless steel or aluminum. ...
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9 Best 220V MIG Welders – Powerful Machines for Any Project!
One of the oldest and most popular forms of welding is MIG welding, as it dates back to the 19th century. While MIG weldersgenerally speed up the job, getting the best 220V MIG welder would work faster for heavy-duty projects than the 110V welders. ...
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Hobart Ironman 230 MIG Welder Review – Is It the Safest Model for Beginners?
Hobart Ironman 230 MIG Welder Review MIG welders are known for their accuracy, as rather than haphazardly placing their filler material on their parent and weld metals, they feed it into the weld through a loop of material. Even this trait cannot protect them from the natural dangers of welding, though. ...
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Hobart Handler 210MVP vs Miller Millermatic 211: Which Is The One?
Hobart and Miller are two different welding machine brands, but if you get into the details of their histories and their ownership, you find they’re very similar. For instance, they were both started in the early 1900s and are currently owned by the same parent company, namely Illinois Tool Works. Although they ...
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How to Use a Plasma Cutter in 5 Simple Steps
Metalworking is something many people wish to master. Operating the different metalwork machines and tools can overwhelm a beginner, and understandably so. But the trick, according to the experts, is to learn one small thing each day, and over time, you will have mastered metalwork. In this guide, we are going to ...
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10 Best Welding Helmets: Take Your Safety Seriously!
Welding is one of the best skills for do-it-your-selfers to master. It can, however, be one of the most dangerous as well. This is especially true if you don’t have the best welding helmet to keep you safe while the sparks are flying. When making this listing, we took a ton of different aspects of welding helmets ...
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Riveting vs. Welding: Which Process Works Best?
All professionals use various types of tools, tricks, and methods to perform their duties. Metal dealers use welding machines and bolts to join different pieces of metals, while plumbers use pipe joints to connect pipes. Metal fabrication is a profession that requires several years of training and apprenticeship to ...