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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Seamless vs Welded Pipe: Which One Provides Sturdier Construction?
Welding is a science but it can seem a bit like magic. Metal is heated, connects to pieces of metal, and when done properly, the bond is tight, secure, and durable. Many people are wary of entering the world of welding, not only because of the skill involved but because of the many Information about the most commonly ...
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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 ...
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Welding Without a Mask: Is It Safe?
Practicing a profession such as welding involves numerous risks, first of all, that of seriously injuring the eyes. But honestly, we've all seen pure daredevils weld with stick electrodes and flux wires without a mask on. They seem to have telescoping eyes like the barreleyes, which can filter out sunlight. But ...
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10 Quality Plasma Cutters under $300 – An Affordable Solution for Tough Jobs
At first look, they look like inverters or stabilizers; but no they're not! They perform tough jobs and are often deployed for productive uses that involve metal works. Depending on which material you need it for, there is a choice between different models with different cutting abilities or thicknesses. But is it ...
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6 Best 120V Welders for Home and Occasional Use
A substandard welder is a catastrophe for your welding projects. Unfortunately, some pay for the device, have it delivered, then find out quality is nowhere near good enough when it’s too late. Nonetheless, the best 120V welders are still available in a difficult to navigate market. Finding them is like walking a ...
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A Guide to Field Welding: Regulations and Requirements
While shop welding is the most common type of welding, field welding can be more challenging. Welding in the workshop gives you the freedom on welding equipment to use but, for instance, not all welders are suitable for field welding. In this post, we will tell you what field welding is, how it differs from shop ...
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Flux Core vs MIG: Here’s the Difference
MIG and Flux core welding are the most popular welding methods preferred by both beginners and professional welders. The flux core vs. MIG welding debate has been going on for a while. Both welding methods are electrical as they use an electrical arc to weld some people prefer one method to the other. Choosing between ...
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Welding Galvanized Steel: Safest Methods Considered
 Galvanized steel is commonly used in versatile industries that include construction, solar, telecommunication, automotive, and agriculture. What makes this material popular is that it has the elasticity and strength of steel and the protective zinc coating is resistant to corrosion, resulting in a robust ...