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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8 Best TIG Torches: Durable and Versatile
If you’ve recently decided to start TIG welding, figuring out which is the best TIG torch to use can be quite overwhelming. The fact that the market has so many options doesn't make the search any easier! The good news is we've done the legwork for you so that you don't have to spend hours paging through options. With ...
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What is Fusion Welding? – Basics and Types of This Process
Welding dates back to 3000 B.C. Egyptians learned the art of welding during the Iron Age. The Egyptians combined two pieces of metal by hammering while under heat until they joined.  However, in 1881 a Russian named Nikolay Benardos invented carbon arc welding. After several years of technological developments, ...
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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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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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Good Weld vs Bad Weld: Explaining Various Techniques for Consistent Results
The rise in The pandemic has sparked a sustained, unprecedented tidal wave of home and backyard projects. The demand outstrips the supply of materials and labor to do the work, leaving homeowners to get creative. has skyrocketed in the past year, partly due to more people spending time at home and partly because of ...
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9 Best Welding Helmets for Beginners: Perfect Tools for Learning
Arc welding was patented in 1890. Back then, it was a dangerous and challenging job only for the brave. Most welders used only black goggles to protect themselves. This crude equipment didn't do a lot to protect them from fumes and sparks, making them prone to injuries. It was not until the 1930s that the first ...
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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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What Are the Correct MIG Welding Settings for the Type and Thickness of Your Metal?
Unless you are a professional welder with solid experience, or you have had some training, it is hard to know if your MIG welder is well set up for optimal performance. Without the correct settings, you may have a difficult time achieving the best results for different tasks you take up. Before setting up your MIG ...