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Latest welding guides
- Oxygen and Fuel-Gas Cylinder Storage: 20-Foot Separation vs 5-Foot Fire BarrierA practical OSHA-based guide to storing oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders, including the 20-foot separation rule, 5-foot fire barrier alternative, caps, ventilation, and common shop mistakes.
- Strong Hand Tools PM12 MIG Pliers: What They Solve at the GunA practical guide to what Strong Hand Tools PM12 MIG pliers do, where they help with nozzle and wire maintenance, and what they cannot fix.
- 57N47 TIG Collet: How to Confirm 3/32-Inch Fit Before OrderingHow to verify a 57N47 3/32-inch TIG collet before ordering, including torch-family checks, wear signs, and when a loose tungsten points to another part.
- E310-16 vs E309L-16: Choosing Stick Filler for Heat-Resistant Stainless vs Dissimilar JointsA practical comparison of E310-16 and E309L-16 for SMAW, with WSP grade pages, manufacturer data, service limits, and WPS checks.
- Free Welding Consumables Organizer: Six-Bin StarterDownload a free 3-page fillable PDF with six cut-out labels, a bin map and a stock-count worksheet for your welding shop.
- Welding in Space: What the First Orbital Welds Taught UsFrom Soyuz 6 and Skylab to hand-held welding outside Salyut 7, the history of orbital welding is a story of practical testing, skilled preparation, and learning what a weld pool does when gravity changes.
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