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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Welding Unions: How to Join and What to Expect?
If you're an aspiring welder and want to take welding as a profession or career, the first thing you need to decide is whether you will work within a union or work on your own and remain union-free. Whichever you choose depends on the type of welding career you want, your experience, working style, and preferences. ...
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Calculating the Needs – How Many Amps Does a Welder Use?
There are a couple of welder settings you can understand if you set your heart to it. For example, you can learn how to tell how many amps you need for a project. Besides, how many amps does a welder use? There’s no straightforward answer to this question as you’ll soon learn in this article. Several factors such ...
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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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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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4 Ways for Welding in the Rain Effectively
When you think about welding in the rain, you probably assume that it’s not a good idea. This assumption is usually correct. In the majority of situations, welding in wet conditions is not something that you should take on. If you can, you should delay the job until a later date. This isn’t possible for everyone, ...
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Welding Polarity: Definition, Types, and How It Affects Welding
The inverter-type welding machine has developed new ways of working, achieving improved performance in several areas. One of the points in favor of inverter welding machines is the possibility of selecting the welding polarity. This means giving more "power" to the electrode holder or work clamp. Welding equipment ...
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Can You MIG Weld Aluminum Without Gas? – The Full Answer
Can you weld aluminum with a gasless MIG welder? TIG welding is also known as MIG welding, which uses shielding gases to provide the best environment for binding aluminum with a clean weld. However, your inert gas may run out before you finish your project, and you may only have a few welds to complete the project. ...
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How to Ground a Welder – Choose the Safest Way
You can’t learn welding without understanding the importance of grounding your welder before you start working. That’s because grounding is crucial in ensuring the safety and the success of your project. We know that the last thing you want to do is compromise your safety and weld quality when you can simply avoid ...
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Hobart Handler 210MVP vs Miller Millermatic 211: Which Is The One?
Hobart and Miller are two different welding machine brands, but if you get into the details of their histories and their ownership, you find they’re very similar. For instance, they were both started in the early 1900s and are currently owned by the same parent company, namely Illinois Tool Works. Although they ...
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Welding Thin Metal: Tips and Triks
While welding thin metals with less than 2mm thickness, special welding machines such as argon, acetylene oxide, or wire welders are used. This operation can also be carried out with an electric arc welding machine thanks to the latest technologies. However, with the use of the electric arc welding machine, the ...