Welding Complete, 2nd Edition - by Michael A Reeser & Editors of Cool Springs Press (Hardcover)

About the Book

Stop putting off the metalworking projects that have been piling up, Welding Complete shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder.

Book Synopsis

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 Complete shows you everything you need to know to become a competent and safe welder, covering safety, equipment, material selection, tools, and the various welding and cutting processes. You will find photo-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, the 34 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 Complete is your personal metal shop teacher.

About the Author

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER(TM) they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.