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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Welding Basics 7
Chapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding 9
Chapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals 19
Chapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety 33
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop 53
Part 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding 71
Chapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding 73
Chapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding 85
Chapter 7: To Tig or Not To Tig: Understanding Tig Welding 105
Chapter 8: Trying Out Tig Welding 119
Part 3: Discovering Mig Welding 133
Chapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding 135
Chapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding 149
Part 4: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes 161
Chapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting 163
Chapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting 177
Chapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes 189
Chapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding 207
Chapter 15: Working with Cast Iron 219
Part 5: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs 231
Chapter 16: Two Welding Projects to Boost Your Welding Shop 233
Chapter 17: Constructing a Campfire Grill 251
Chapter 18: Fixin’ to Fix Things: Analyzing and Planning 261
Part 6: The Part of Tens 275
Chapter 19: Ten Tools Every Welder Wants 277
Chapter 20: (Not Quite) Ten Advantages of Being a Certified Welder 287
Chapter 21: (Almost) Ten Welding Defects 293
Chapter 22: Ten Signs You’re Welding Correctly 303
Chapter 23: Ten Maintenance Tips for Your Welding Equipment and Shop 309
Glossary 321
Index 341
