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Posts by Jonathan Maes

link to Where to Find High Carbon Steel Scrap

Where to Find High Carbon Steel Scrap

If you're a forging hobbyist, then you're always on the lookout for materials that you can work out. High carbon steel is ideal for any kind of blades or tools around the workshop. In this...

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Why Does Steel Wool Burn?

Whether you're trying to pull off a cool party trick or wanting a really interesting photo, lighting up steel wool and letting the sparks fly is a lot of fun. But why does steel wool burn? Iron is...

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link to Do Wrenches Make Good Knives?

Do Wrenches Make Good Knives?

Lately there's been a massive boom in the popularity of making knives out of all kinds of different objects. Lots of YouTubers and other forgers have started making knives out of wrenches. Do...

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How to Reduce and Remove Welding Spatter Easily

For beginner welders, you'll often get the feeling that you're learning more about grinding than you are about welding. With MIG and arc welding, you can always expect a certain amount of spatter...

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Interesting Yet Common Uses of Aluminum in Everyday Life

Aluminum is the most common non-ferrous metal on the planet. It's extremely likely that you interact with aluminum on a daily basis. In fact, the use of aluminum has totally changed how the world...

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Can Steel Be Welded to Aluminum?

Both aluminum and steel are very weldable metals. There are no problems whatsoever in welding steel to steel, and aluminum to aluminum. But what happens when you need to cross the boundaries and join...

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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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