Cameron Dekker
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Cameron grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a once-proud steel town on the Lehigh River, where he got a taste of TIG welding in his high school shop class. He holds certificates for Certified WeldingEducator (CWE) and Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) from the American Welding Institute. His interests include scuba diving, sculpture, and kayaking.
How do you choose from all the welders online when you’re a beginner welder? You can take a chance and see how it goes, or you can read a set of honest reviews like this and get some guidance on the best options. We know what it’s like at the beginning of the welding journey. […]
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Welding arcs produce an intense UV ray that burns the skin more severely than the sun and can peel your skin off with overexposure. This is where welding jackets come in, and we have six reviews of the top jackets for welding available online. From 100% leather jackets to flame-proof cotton jackets, and a range […]
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One of the most dangerous parts of a fabricator’s job is cutting steel with an oxy-fuel torch. It can be extremely fun, but the safety factor means it’s crucial to use the right torch for your job so that you cut most effectively, and everyone is kept safe. With the price of tools like cutting […]
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At one time, there were almost no low-priced TIG and MIG machines that could give you a good welding experience. There have been low-priced machines around for a while, but their performance has usually been terrible. Now there are more budget welders available than there are top-of-the-line machines. While there are still plenty of poor-quality […]
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MIG welding is the most common form of welding and by far the easiest to learn. It’s no surprise that MIG welders are the largest range of machines online and come with the most differences between the machines. Because of this, we have decided it’s necessary to write some reviews on eight of the best […]
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To have the option of buying MIG welders that are capable of paying themselves off in less than a day’s work is incredible. However, this list of the best MIG welders under $500 range are much harder to find unless you’re buying online. These mainly come under 140 amps and can weld up to 1/4- […]
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Did you know stick welders are far superior to MIG and TIG welders for two key reasons? We love MIG and TIG welders, and they are valuable resources in the workshop and out onsite, but there are two reasons we discuss in the buyer’s guide that show why MIG and TIG welders have yet to […]
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Did you know a non-touch pilot arc plasma cutter forms a 40,000° F particle within its nozzle at the click of a button, ready for air to fire it into your metal? This is an excellent feature that has made the new era of plasma cutters so effective, especially when you can pay under $1000 […]
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The effectiveness of a TIG welder’s precision welds is in hot demand, meaning there are many options to choose from online, especially for under $1000. Our six top reviews take an inside look into their capabilities and effectiveness across the TIG spectrum. It’s often a challenge deciding which welder to buy when their prices vary […]
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No stock TIG welding torch compares to the options you can buy separately. But what sort do you buy? There are torches ranging in cost from next to nothing, up to the price of a basic welder, along with air-cooled, water-cooled, and long or short leads. There are many varieties and different features, and it […]
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