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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How to Bevel a Pipe: Methods and Techniques Explained
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 ...
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7 Best Flux Core Welders under 300 Dollars – Compact and Efficient Machines
Budget is one of the major concerns for welders who are beginners or hobbyists, but did you know that you can get an affordable entry-level product from the best flux core welders under $300? We spent several hours researching the top-rated models that are available with a portable design that is easy to operate. ...
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How to Start a Mobile Welding Business? – Tips and Challenges
Welding is an imperative scope that stretches wide to cover manufacturing, construction, among other entities. It is also a lucrative option for people to make bucks rather than depend on employee salaries.  The recent Covid pandemic has spiked ...
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10 Types of Welding Processes Explained in Detail
If you’re new to welding, and you’ve never picked up a welder before then you might be surprised at just how many types of welding processes there are. Being able to choose the right option could be essential for you to get the best results and a clean weld. In this guide, we’ve listed the most popular different ...
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How to Identify and Weld Pot Metal: Different Methods Explained
If you're a serious welder, then you would have at one point come across pot metal. However, not everyone knows what this type of metal is, talkless of the right pot metal welding techniques. If you've come across this type of material, you can't just go ahead and start welding. Failure to know what this metal is ...
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Plasma Cutter Temperature – How Hot Can It Get?
When we talk about plasma cutters and say that they get hot, it is a serious understatement. The heat that these can throw out is incredible, and while that opens up a lot of different possibilities and makes life easier for some construction and manufacturing uses, it does bring some dangers. In this guide, we’re ...
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Eastwood MIG 135 Review: Affordable Welder with Great Features
Eastwood MIG 135 Review When you hear Eastwood, most minds go to the auto industry, but this manufacturing company has quickly moved its focus to
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5 Best Welders for Sheet Metal – for Your DIY Work
Welding and working sheet metal is a skill that requires years of practice and experience to master. While it is simple in theory, it can be much more complex in practice. Nowadays, you can find tons of TIG, MIG, and laser welders out there that make it hard to choose the right one for your projects. To make it ...