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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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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Welding Titanium – Most Efficient Ways
Welding titanium is unlike most other welding projects, especially regarding the difficulty. There are so many nuances to consider, and making a mistake in any one of them could lead to a brittle end product. As such, you need to have the skill, in-depth knowledge of the metal, and the right equipment if you have any ...
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10 Best Welding Boots – Get a Great Protection!
A durable, reliable, and comfortable work boot is a staple for any DIY-er. Whether you're welding, working on woodshop projects, or changing the color of a couple of rooms in the house, good work boots are absolutely essential. And to keep you safe and protected when welding, it's very important for any welder, ...
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6 Best Flux Core Welders for the Thickest of Metals
Flux core welders tend to offer better penetration making them ideal for attaching thicker metals. As such, a flux core welder is a major part of most welding shops. That said, not all flux core welders are built the same. The best flux core welders differ from others where the extra welding processes available, the ...
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Is It Legal to Weld a Truck Frame? – Vehicular Safety Guide
Is it legal to weld a truck frame? Well, this welding car frames a gray area because federal law hasn't explicitly made it illegal. There are, however, requirements on how it should be done. As a welder, there are instances where you may consider welding the chassis. The thought may even be exciting. However, you ...
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Welding Cast Iron to Steel: Can You Do That and How?
Steel has always been one of the more popular welding materials in the market since it’s so easy to work with. However, the same cannot be said of cast iron. It’s a lot more brittle and harder to work with, and hence welders typically avoid using it altogether. That said, welding cast iron to steel or other sheets of ...
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8 Best Plasma Cutters under $500 – An Affordable Way to Make Clean Cuts
Most professional welders and DIYers who try out plasma cutting say they don’t want to go back to a traditional oxy-acetylene torch. If you’re still cutting with an old cutter for your metalworking projects, it’s time to upgrade to a plasma cutter. Thankfully, you don’t have to spend a fortune to make the switch – ...
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Welding Rods Compared: 7014 vs 7018 Differences Explained
For most—if not all—beginners, choosing the right welding rod for their welding project can be one of the trickiest decisions. With so many welding rods on the market, it’s not hard to understand why many welders struggle to pick the right option. Trust us, you don’t want to make the wrong decision here, especially if ...
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Miller Millermatic 141 Mig Review – Is It Truly Versatile?
Miller Millermatic 141 Mig Review To begin with, it is important to note that this welder is a Mig welder. That means that as the copper electrode rotates through the hose, it also produces its own filler material. This is a godsend to anyone who has to work in the country, where lugging around filler ...
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2T vs 4T in Welding – We’ll Explain What They Are
Most TIG and MIG welders have the 2T and 4T settings as a standard. Technically, 2T and 4T are the same thing on MIG and TIG welders, but there is a subtle difference in how they operate. The 'T' ...