Welding Basics An Introduction to Practical & Ornamental Welding

by Ruth, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781589231399
• ISBN10: 1589231392
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Summary

Today's welding equipment puts this fascinating and useful hobby within your reach for the first time. It's all here in Welding Basics: An Introduction to Practical and Ornamental Welding. Detailed information and step-by-step full color photos show you how to successfully weld or cut metal using all the most popular processes. Nearly two dozen projects range from practical shop equipment to decorative candleholders to ornamental garden structures. Every project is complete with tech art, cutting list, and materials list. Clear, easy to follow directions assure your success. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Karen Ruth, an accomplished hobby welder, is also the author of Artisan Welding Projects.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Introduction to Welding	p. 8
Safety	p. 10
Setting Up Shop	p. 12
Shop Tools	p. 13
Metal Basics	p. 14
Welding & Cutting Processes	p. 24
Oxyacetylene Welding	p. 26
Electricity for Welding	p. 38
Shielded Metal Arc Welding	p. 40
Gas Metal Arc Welding	p. 44
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	p. 54
Plasma Cutting	p. 64
Oxyacetylene Cutting	p. 68
Welding Projects	p. 72
Shop Projects	p. 74
Rolling Welding Curtain	p. 76
Welding Table	p. 79
Welding Machine Cart	p. 82
Cylinder Cart	p. 85
Grinder Stand	p. 88
Lighting Projects	p. 90
Scroll Desk Lamp	p. 92
Three Post Floor Lamp	p. 94
Chandelier	p. 96
Wall-mounted Candleholder	p. 98
Tree-shaped Candleholder	p. 100
Fireplace Candleholder	p. 102
Furniture Projects	p. 104
Baker's Shelves	p. 106
Coffee Table	p. 110
Corner Coatrack	p. 112
Kitchen Appliance Stand	p. 114
Wall Hung Plate Rack	p. 116
Wine Rack	p. 118
Headboard	p. 120
Outdoor Projects	p. 122
Stair Railing	p. 125
Gate	p. 128
Critter Boot Brush	p. 130
Disk Fountain	p. 132
Arbor	p. 134
Glossary	p. 138
Resources	p. 140
Index	p. 141
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