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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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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5 Best Plasma Cutters Under $1000 – Worthy Picks
Do you need to make clean, smooth, and quick metal cuts? Then the Plasma cutting is a process that cuts through electrically conductive materials by means of an accelerated jet of hot plasma. Typical materials cut with a plasma torch include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper, although other ...
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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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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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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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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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A Complete Guide to Weld Symbols: How to Read Them
Engineers and welders use weld symbols during construction. During metal joining processes, weld symbols are meant to indicate different parts of the process. These symbols are usually found in fabrication and engineering drawings. A weld symbol would differentiate between two sides of a joint using arrows and the ...
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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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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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Hobart Handler 140 Review: Beginner-Friendly MIG Welder
Hobart Handler 140 Review Hobart is a top company in the United States, known ...