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MIG

Millermatic 211 Cost, Availability and Accessories

The Millermatic 211 might quite possibly be the best-selling MIG machine of all time. It’s essentially the fine wine of welding equipment: It was revolutionary when it first came out about a decade...
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How to Set Up a Lincoln MIG Welder

Thinking about getting yourself a Lincoln MIG welder? Or maybe you’ve already purchased one and are stoked to lay some beads. Knowing the right way to set up your machine can save you a massive amo...
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MIG

Setting up Your Millermatic 211

So, the big Miller box you've been waiting for has finally arrived at your doorstep. Now that the Millermatic 211 is in your hands, how do you set it up? Don't worry; we're here to help you get eve...
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MIG

What Gas to Use When MIG Welding

How ironic is it that metal can withstand incredible pressures and high impacts like no other type of material, but its weakness is air and moisture. If your MIG weld is exposed to these elements, ...
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Guide

What Is MIG Welding?

Within the world of welding, there are a massive amount of options as far as which process you can use – everything from cold welding in the vacuum of space to laser welding. But by far, the main t...
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MIG

How to MIG Weld Cast Iron

Although cast iron has been around for over 2,500 years, its widespread adoption in Europe during the 1500s was revolutionary. For the first time in history, metal items could be quickly and easily...
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Engine-Driven Welders

Can Your Truck Fit an Engine-Driven Welder?

Having a mobile welding solution can be a huge opportunity. Not being held down by the power grid allows you to take jobs anywhere. Is there a 250-volt socket at the job? Doesn’t matter, you’ve got...
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Helmets

How Auto Darkening Welding Helmets Work

The amount of misinformation there is about auto darkening helmets is staggering considering how simple they are to use. This article is here to set the record straight, explaining exactly how mode...
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MIG

A Complete Review of Miller’s PipeWorx 400

Sometimes, you can just tell a product was made by someone who didn’t actually think about using the item. The infamous example is scissors that come in a package that requires scissors to open. Mi...