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Welding wonders, blunders & more

Jeff Caldwell 09/20/2012 @ 8:21am Multimedia Editor for Agriculture.com and Successful Farming magazine.

Everybody's got their own tricks when it comes to welding. But, there are also a lot of tools and ideas out there that might be able to help you streamline this common job on the farm. Check out one big-time welding center, a few common mistakes and see some of the latest offerings from a few welding manufacturers.

A unique crane, an array of tables and tools, and a metal rack netted these 2 Iowa farmers first-place honors in the Best Welding Center category of the recent Top Shops program. Check out some of its features, find out why they did what they did and get some ideas on how you can take similar steps to spruce up your shop.


But, not everything always works out as planned when you're taking on a welding project. Are you taking the right steps before you get started to avoid the most common welding mistakes? See them here and find out how you can avoid a welding mess!


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All-in-one welding Welding wonder

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