Thomas Garcia
Thomas Garcia
Thomas is a professional welder who gained his certification several decades ago and learned all the nuances of this job since then. When not at work, Thomas loves fishing in a lake near his summer house.

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5 Best 110V MIG Welders: Your Powerful Helper
MIG is a type of welding under Gas Metal Arc Welding, or GMAW, where an electric arc is formed between a wire electrode and the metal you’re welding. This causes the two pieces of metal to fuse together. For most welding applications, people use MIG technology. And while welding is heavily reliant on the person’s ...
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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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6 Best Forney Easy Welders – 6 Models Worth Considering
If you are looking for a welder, you may have come across the Forney Industries brand. This is a famous brand of welders known for their affordability and ease of use. In this blog post, we will be reviewing six different models of the Forney Easy Welder. We will talk about the pros and cons of each model and help you ...
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Homemade Welding Lead Reels: A Handy Solution for Those on a Budget
From the welding machine to the electrodes and safety gear, welding is a job that can burn a big hole in your pocket in one go. It doesn't matter how thrifty you are; there's no other way around than forking out hundreds of dollars or even thousands on welding equipment, as you'll still need to get the basic tools and ...
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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 ...
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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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Hobart 140 vs Lincoln 140: Is There Any Difference?
If you enjoy engaging in small welding projects for home improvement or are a small business that deals with metalwork repairs and auto body repair works, you're probably having a hard time choosing a welding machine that will suit you best. There are 2 integral features that you need: a machine that you can easily ...
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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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Arc Length in Welding: What Is It?
When learning a new skill, many people make the mistake of jumping onto the stuff that needs years of training before mastering the basics. Before you start learning different welding techniques it is important that you become well-versed with the basic techniques and equipment. You may rush through the lessons and ...
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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 ...