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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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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How to Remove a Weld: Different Methods You Need to Know
After welding your metal pieces together, the post-welding process is important if you want to have a smooth and aesthetic finish and keep your customer satisfied. Weld beads may be a filler that reinforces the welded joint but sometimes you don't want them ...
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6 Best Welding Helmets with Respirators: Safer Way to Do Your Work!
Welding isn't a job to be taken lightly. There are a whole host of safety regulations that should be considered. While some welders prefer using traditional welding helmets, it's worth noting that these models can't keep you safe from inhaling dangerous fumes created by welding materials. It might be time to switch to ...
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6 Best Spot Welders – Don’t Worry About Filler Metals!
Spot welding is extremely cost-effective since you don’t have to think about filler metals. Nevertheless, the machine you pick for the job could still cause you headaches which is why you should always get the best spot welders for your budget that you can find. That said, each spot welder’s capabilities depend on ...
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3 Best Ways to Clean Your Welding Helmet Lens – Handy Tips
While blacksmithing has an extensive history, welding has only been in use since the Welding has been around since ancient times. Read this article for a brief overview of welding history throughout the years.. Despite this, welding tools and accessories have come a long way to enhance functionality and user safety. ...
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What Causes Weld Spatter and How to Avoid It
Every welder wants to do a project that reflects well on them but that could be put in jeopardy if they found tiny metal balls melted around their weld after they had put the finishing touches to the workpiece. A ...
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Welding Corten Steel: Which Method to Apply to Get the Best Result?
Corten steel is known for being difficult to weld. However, this is only partly true. What is actually difficult, however, is the welding process itself. This is because Corten steel is best welded with electrodes and the surface later must be removed. If you want to weld Corten steel, you should definitely use ...
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Is Welding Hard to Learn? Get to Know How It Works and How to Master It
Welding is a profession of the future, and it deserves just as much attention. In fields ranging from construction to automobile manufacturing, welders use their know-how to assemble metal parts according to recognized standards. If you are interested in being a welder, you might be asking the following questions, ...