The Shed Journal
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Recent Articles
In many welding and cutting processes, gas is used as a source of energy, or to protect (shield) hot metal and electrodes from the atmosphere. Wherever gas is used, there is a need...
Shielding gases protect molten metal from the effects of the atmosphere, and provide a medium for the arc where current passes between the electrode and the base metal. This article...
Worm Tracks are often encountered in both self-shielded and gas shielded flux core arc welding (FCAW). They are caused by gas that has come out of the solidifying weld but has been...
In manufacturing, TIG welding, also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), is known for its precision and high-quality welds. TIG welding produces clean, precise welds with minimal...
What is gas surge?
Gas surge is a rush of gas from a TIG or MIG torch when the trigger is pulled. The initial rush can be several times the required flow rate, before settles down to...
Arc welding is a form of fusion welding where the heat needed to fuse the metal is created by an electric arc contained in a plasma of positive and negatively charged particles. The...
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The Shed Journal was created to document my discoveries and experiences in the shed. It is a non-commercial venture.
A shed is a space where you can learn, experiment, build and repair. It is not necessarily enclosed by corrugated iron and situated in the back yard, it is wherever those experiences are had.
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