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Read Article A Practical Look at Airgas Welding Supply: Flow Rates, Troubleshooting and Safety
What to know about sourcing shielding gas from a supplier like Airgas, plus how to set flow, troubleshoot, and stay safe.
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Browse our complete collection of auto-darkening helmet reviews, glove tests, protective jacket sizing guides, and welding safety checklists.
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Read Article A Practical Look at AWS Welding Symbols: Terms, Technique and Practical Examples
A practical guide to the AWS welding symbol system, the standard behind the marks on drawings, with worked examples of common symbols.
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Read Article 90i MIG Weld-Pak: Lincoln's Portable Starter Welder
A guide to the Lincoln Weld-Pak 90i portable MIG and flux-core welder, what it can weld on a household outlet, its limits, and who it suits best.
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Read Article 6x6 Welded Wire: Selection, Storage and the Mistakes That Ruin Your Slab
How to read 6x6 welded wire mesh designations, choose the right gauge for your slab or fence, and avoid the storage and placement mistakes that ruin reinforcement.
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Read Article 65 Amp Plasma Cutter: What It Cuts and How to Choose One
What a 65 amp plasma cutter really cuts, why it suits serious shops, the torch, duty cycle and air needs, and how to choose between handheld and mechanized use.
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Read Article 6 Ft x 100 Ft Welded Wire: Picking the Right Roll for Your Fence Line
A practical guide to 6 by 100 welded wire fence rolls: gauge choices, mesh sizes, galvanized vs PVC coated, and which rolls hold up for dog fencing and property lines.
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Read Article 50 Amp Plasma Cutter: What It Cuts and How to Choose One
What a 50 amp plasma cutter really cuts, the pilot-arc vs contact-start torch difference, air and voltage needs, and how to choose a reliable 50 amp machine.
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Read Article 3M Welding Helmet: The Speedglas Comfort Argument
Why 3M Speedglas welding helmets are chosen for full shifts, which 9100 version to buy, and the drawbacks that come with a system built hood.
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Read Article 3M Weld Helmets: Speedglas and the Premium Tier
A guide to 3M weld helmets, the Speedglas line, its optics and PAPR options, and who the premium price actually makes sense for.