What does a metal scribe or soapstone do before welding a design?

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  1. Measures gas pressure
  2. Marks the pattern on the plate
  3. Cleans the weld bead

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  1. Scouting America: Welding www.scouting.org/merit-badges/welding Checked 2026-11-07.

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