Have you ever wanted to do your woodworking project? If so, you need to have the most important tool in your arsenal. We’re not talking about the hammer and chisel, although they are also a must-have in any woodworking shop. We’re not talking about a wide belt sander you would start looking into if you are serious …
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Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welders are otherwise known as gas metal arc welders (GMAW). They are popular for many good reasons. Ask random professionals what method they prefer, and chances are most will answer MIG or TIG. Why do many welders prefer MIG over most tools? For starters, MIG gets the job done most efficiently. …
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You just bought your new TIG or engine-driven welder. You’re trying to become a better pro. Well, this is the article you need. Contrary to what most would think, the joints formed by welding come in different types. But they may all look the same for anyone with an untrained eye. You probably don’t realize …
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Does the thought of using an oxy-acetylene cutting torch intimidate you? We feel you. After all, dealing with two tanks at risk of catching fire as you work sounds risky. You would rather have all your body parts firmly attached as you work, right? Don’t let this safety risk stop you from using a cutting …
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You probably know that you can lose your fingers if you are not careful with welding. Did you know that you can lose your eyesight if you don’t wear the right kind o protective gear? This is something that a lot of people take for granted. They mistakenly think that any pair of tinted glasses …
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Welding has been around since time out of mind. It has come a long way since August De Meritens used arc heat to fuse two metal pieces. Thanks to technological advancements, fusing metals has never been more efficient and easy over the last few decades. A big part of that can be attributed to arc …
You may already know what a gauge is and how it works. If you don’t, we have a lot of valuable sections below on the topic to explore why you must choose the right product for your electrical needs. Scroll down if you want to look through NEC’s wire gauge amp chart table that we …
Different projects require different tools and methods, including any welding project you might have. Welding has different types, and it is important to choose the right one if you want to get the results you envision. Among these types, MIG and TIG are the ones people get confused with the most. Aside from the nearly …
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) is otherwise known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). It is a process that involves the production of heat and electricity using a non-consumable tungsten electrode. It rose in popularity as a method in the 1940s because of the amount of control it provides welders. There are many good reasons why …
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One of the most widely used cutting tools is the oxy-fuel or oxy-acetylene cutting torch, commonly referred to as the blow torch. Using a cutting torch is easy in theory. Many people find it difficult to use, let alone make a good cut. It’s the reason it’s so crucial to have the right settings. Most …
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