Welding Complete, 2nd Edition: Techniques, Project Plans Instructions [Hardcover]

Review the basics of welding through easy-to-follow instruction, then find hours of satisfaction as you follow the included plans to create items for your home, shop, and outdoor living space.

Welding Completeshows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder, coveringsafety,equipment,material selection,tools, and thevarious welding and cutting processes. You will findphoto-illustrated guidance on:
 

• Mechanical Cutting
• Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
• Oxyacetylene Cutting (OAC)
• Shaping
• Finishing
• Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW)
• Electricity for Welding
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

With this knowledge and some practice, you can move on to the specific projects in the book. Complete with how-to instructions, tool lists, material lists, blueprints and pictorial plans, and photos, the34 welding projects include:
 

• Portable Welding Table
• Saw Stand
• Nesting Tables
• Swing-Away Coat Hooks
• Room Divider
• Trailer Frame
• Outdoor Angled Firepit with Floor
• Arch and Gate

Packed with accessible instruction and great projects,Welding Completeis your personal metal shop teacher.

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