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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

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The industrial look of unpainted steel is becoming massively popular. Given that steel will rust over time, sealing off the metal is...

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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)

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Know how to weld and looking for a side hustle? You might already have everything you need to make some pretty decent spending...

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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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link to Are Multi Process Welders Worth It?

Are Multi Process Welders Worth It?

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 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...

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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)

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Trying not to break a tap could easily be one of the most stressful situations in metalworking. It happens to everyone, regardless of how...

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