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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5 Best Welders for Roll Cages: Easy-to-Use and Powerful!
One of the most critical decisions you will face when building your roll cage is what kind of welder to use. We examined a variety of welding machines to determine the best welder for roll cages. From a safety standpoint, the different processes for welding do not matter much. Whether you prefer MIG, flux-cored, ...
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Overhead MIG Welding – Handy Tips and Instructions
The MIG welding technique has been around for more than 80 years, and it's steadily growing in popularity. It's often the go-to welding process for novice welders as it's arguably one of the easiest. Expert welders also use this process due to the versatility it offers. MIG welding also comes with other benefits ...
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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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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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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 ...