good and informative --Old Bike Mart, December, 2008

Welding is a skill any do-it-yourself enthusiast needs in his arsenal. It is only when you can join metal that you can properly repair and create. This book is the perfect introduction for beginners, and an excellent refresher for veteran welders, a work so comprehensive and so complete that most readers won't need any further instruction. "How To Weld" starts with a brief history of welding, an overview of different types of welding, and a thorough discussion of safety practices. Longtime welding instructor Todd Bridgum describes various tools and types of metals, as well as techniques and types of joints. Bridgum discusses gas, stick, wire-feed (MIG and TIG), even brazing, completing each section with a series of exercises that fully illustrate the skills he has covered. This book concludes with six projects, including construction of a welding table, gantry, and jack stands.

Based on articles published in "Farmers Weekly" magazine from the experienced author, Andrew Pearce, "Farm Welding" is now being completely revised for its second edition. Straight to the point and easy to read, the book provides a comprehensive look at many areas of welding, making this book ideal for complete beginners as well as for experienced welders wishing to hone their skills. Using a wealth of especially taken photographs, Pearce demonstrates the pitfalls and common mistakes which may occur when welding and then helps the reader to avoid or correct these problems.

Featuring updated charts dealing with the most common situations welding workers face on the job , this comprehensive, pocket–sized reference is based on recommendations from working professionals and covers welding symbols and definitions, types of joints and welds, typical welding station configurations, oxygen cylinders, arc–welding charts, U.S metric measures, and more.

Your on–the–job reference Whether you′re constructing a building, making minor home repairs, or learning the trade, keep this guide in your toolbox. Find facts, safety guidelines, instructions, conversion tables, and plenty of answers here.

Metals, methods, machinery, and more

• Reviews safe cutting and welding practices and protective gear
• Shows how to work with cast iron, wrought iron, and alloy steels
• Covers arc welding, brazing, and braze welding
• Includes a guide to the correct electrodes to use for different metals
• Provides tips for producing good welds

The opening line of the introduction to this book reads 'Welding is a practical skill that is also great fun.' I could'nt agree more! This soft-back book goes rightback to basics and covers areas such as safety, tools required, purchasing metal, etc. It then looks at the various methods of welding metal including using oxoacetylene, MIG and TIG. Metal cutting is also featured,including plasma cutting which is something I would really like to try. Finally there are 31 different welding projects with step-by-step gudies to making everything from a wedling table to a wine rack. This book is American so some of the terminology is defferent, but the good point is that it starts off by assuming the reader knows nothing about the subject and so herfore makes it ideal for anyone starting to weld. --Heritage Commercials, Sept, 2009

A one-of-a-kind welding book exploring the practical and decorative aspects of welding, with an emphasis on the hardworking projects most popular with serious workshop enthusiasts. It includes information on tools and materials, metal basics, setting up shop, safety, welding and cutting processes, but also includes dozens of plans for metalwork projects.

Get the know–how to weld like a pro

Being a skilled welder is a hot commodity in today′s job market, as well as a handy talent for industrious do–it–yourselfers, repairpersons and hobbyists. Welding For Dummies gives you all the information you need to develop the skills to perform this common, yet complex, task.

This friendly, practical guide takes you from evaluating the material to be welded all the way through the welding process, and everything in between. Plus, you′ll get easy–to–follow guidance on how to apply finishing techniques and advice on how to adhere to safety procedures.

• Explains each type of welding, including stick, tig, mig, and flux core arc welding, as well as cutting metals (using oxyfuel and plasma cutting methods)
• Projects to build and repair in order to practice and use the different welding techniques
• Outlines required training for welding certification

Whether you have no prior experience in welding or are looking for a thorough reference to supplement traditional welding instruction, the easy–to–understand information in Welding For Dummies is the ultimate resource for mastering this intricate skill.