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Posts by Jonathan Maes

link to Different Kinds of Stainless (and how to tell what’s what)

Different Kinds of Stainless (and how to tell what’s what)

Stainless steel is an extremely common metal, and it's highly useful since it's so good at resisting corrosion. There are a lot of different grades of stainless steel. About 150-200 in all, but...

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link to How to Finish Bare Steel Furniture

How to Finish Bare Steel Furniture

The industrial look of unpainted steel is becoming massively popular. Given that steel will rust over time, sealing off the metal is really important. Even if you want a rusty look, unsealed steel...

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link to How to Make Side Money by Welding at Home (+ Project Ideas)

How to Make Side Money by Welding at Home (+ Project Ideas)

Know how to weld and looking for a side hustle? You might already have everything you need to make some pretty decent spending money. If you just start posting "welder for hire" in the local...

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link to What “Duty Cycle” Means for Welding Machines

What “Duty Cycle” Means for Welding Machines

If you're in the market for a welding machine, you've probably noticed that there's typically a duty cycle mentioned in the technical specifications. Duty cycle for welding means the amount of...

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Are Multi Process Welders Worth It?

The "one tool that does everything" is kind of like the Holy Grail for anyone that likes to make stuff. This is probably why multi-process welders are so intriguing. Can they really do it all? Are...

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link to How to Remove a Broken Drill or Tap (with videos)

How to Remove a Broken Drill or Tap (with videos)

Trying not to break a tap could easily be one of the most stressful situations in metalworking. It happens to everyone, regardless of how long you've been doing it. A tap stuck in material is an...

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I've been working in manufacturing and repair for the past 14 years. My specialty is machining. I've managed a machine shop with multiaxis CNC machines for aerospace and medical prototyping and contract manufacturing. I also have done a lot of welding/fabrication, along with special processes. Now I run a consulting company to help others solve manufacturing problems.

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