Welding is a satisfying skill that will yield many rewards, Welding Complete shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder.
Welding is a fun and surprisingly affordable activity, with complete welding kits available at home-improvement stores for just a few hundred dollars. This book shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder of a wide variety of metal projects. Featured projects include a coffee table, magazine rack, wine rack, truck rack, firepit, and gate.
The time has never been better to learn to weld. New tools and equipment are lower in price and easier to use. Growing interest in metalworking has made supplies easier to come by, with most home-improvement stores now stocking a variety of metals and fuels. As interest in welding expands, the number of great plans and designs continues to grow. This updated edition of Welding Complete comes packed with fresh designs and up-to-date information, this new book is your personal metal shop teacher.
This is a solid guide for anyone wanting to further their education on welding. Very detailed and covers just about everything you'd need to know about the trade from setting up your own shop, the tools and supplies needed, cutting and welding techniques, the composition of each metal type, every welding process, understanding the dimensions and sizes of all steel products and numerous blueprints for creative metalwork projects. However this isn't exactly a book for those who are new to the trade, initial hands-on experience is recommended for better understanding of the advice provided in this book.