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  1. DIY Project: Build a cool box for your vintage truck!

    DIY Project: Build a cool box for your vintage truck!

    Check out this DIY Guide! Follow step by step to create a custom utility box for a vintage Ford Pickup. This cool project can bring you huge achievability, and you can truly feel how fun welding is. Grab your tools and join now, and enjoy your welding with YesWelder!

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  2. Stick welding: Uphill VS. Downhill

    Stick welding: Uphill VS. Downhill

    In this article, we will explore the differences between uphill and downhill stick welding and examine the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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  3. How To Weld Copper - MIG, TIG, And Stick Welding Copper Overview

    How To Weld Copper - MIG, TIG, And Stick Welding Copper Overview

    In this article, you'll learn how to weld copper, when to weld it as opposed to soldering or brazing it, why welding copper is challenging, and the crucial information about pre-welding preparation.

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  4. #WhyWeWeld: Paige Woodrum

    #WhyWeWeld: Paige Woodrum

    We chat to Paige Woodrum, a travelling pipe welder, to learn about the adventures and challenges of her nomadic lifestyle.

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  5. How To Weld Magnesium

    How To Weld Magnesium

    This article will teach you why welding magnesium is challenging, some VERY important safety measures, different magnesium alloys, how to prepare this material for welding, and which welding process to choose.

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  6. How to Choose The Right Tungsten Electrode

    How to Choose The Right Tungsten Electrode

    As a beginner, you might have heard fellow welders talk about red or gold tungsten electrodes, debating which one is better or suits steel or aluminum alloys. That's why we decided to help you understand tungsten electrode types and give you tips when choosing the right one for your application.

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  7. Welding Shielding Gas Overview

    Welding Shielding Gas Overview

    Shielding gases play a crucial role in welding to this day, so we will discuss their properties and good and bad sides.

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  8. How To Weld Aluminum - MIG, TIG, And Stick Welding Explained

    How To Weld Aluminum - MIG, TIG, And Stick Welding Explained

    This article will also teach you why joining aluminum is so difficult and how to effectively clean it before welding (extremely important!).

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  9. #WhyWeWeld: WorldSkills Competitor Jordan Packer

    #WhyWeWeld: WorldSkills Competitor Jordan Packer

    YesWelder chats with Jordan Packer, a Utah-based welding student who is competing at WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition, the elite-level competition for skilled tradespeople.

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