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.
Since plasma’s discovery in 1879, to the first plasma cutter being created from a WW2 plasma welder in the 1950s, modifications have been multiplying to create faster, more powerful, and more efficient machines. One of those brilliant adaptations is the built-in air compressor. This sounds easy enough, but creating it while maintaining the size, quality, […]
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If you’re interested in plasma cutters, you may have noticed their range has been increasing in new technology and spreading out in price. We’ve seen this and thought it would be helpful to try to bring some detailed insight into the differences. Here is our attempt: eight reviews of what we believe are the best […]
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Download the Welding Symbol Guide in .PDF Form: Do you need to study on the run? Download the symbols chart as .PDF here. Becoming a professional welder is rewarding and provides a lifelong opportunity to enjoy fulfilling employment worldwide. There are many challenges along the way, and most are practical skill-based challenges. However, sooner or […]
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Do you struggle with the terminology of welding joints, or not know how to weld a specific joint in the best way for your project? Without a thorough guide or significant experience, it can be challenging. Read on and you will learn the six joints, their differences, and what to watch for when welding them. […]
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Whether you’re a hobby welder or a professional in the trade, DIY projects can be loads of fun. But it’s even better when you have plans to work from that have been tried and tested, so you know your labor will pay off. We have a list of 55 projects, both small and large, from simple ones to more challenging ones designed for indoor and outdoor […]
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Imagine blazing around with a constant flow of electrical current passing through your fingertips, to join what was once separate pieces of metal into the chassis of a race car. Welding: this is my kind of job. The typical American welder earns $54,000 per year and loves their job. Welding is certainly not for everyone, […]
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The decision to preheat is something a welder will consider in an industrial setting. But is it something a DIY welder needs to worry about? Like so many things, the answer is: maybe. Preheating can depend on steel grade, base metal thickness, and design. What is Preheating in Welding? The term itself is rather self-evident, […]
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Have you ever thought about the fact that there is a range of quality plasma cutters under $500? With that kind of cutting power, it’s incredible that there are so many welders at such a low cost to choose from. With the rise of plasma technology in modern workshops, cutting metal has never been easier, […]
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For the rookie metal worker, there is a bevy of options when it comes to joining two pieces together. For most, the quick solution for sticking things together is welding. When you hear of metal being brazed or soldered, a question might arise: what are the differences? Let’s take a minute to examine what these […]
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Keeping your head and hair safe while you weld is important. You may have used an inferior welding cap in the past, and come to pay the price for your mistakes, whether it was through discomfort or singed hair. We know that shopping online for things like welding caps isn’t always an easy task. It […]
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