pt. 1. Understanding welding basics
Diving into the world of welding
Considering commonly welded metals
Setting your sights on welding safety
Setting up your welding shop
pt. 2. Welding on a budget : exploring stick and tig welding
Getting on the stick : understanding stick welding
Getting towork with stick welding
To tig or not to tig : understanding tig welding
pt. 3. Discovering mig welding
Understanding the ABCs of mig welding
pt. 4. Getting fancy : plasma cutting, oxyfuel cutting, and special processes
Examining plasma and oxyfuel cutting
Ready, set, cut! Trying out plasma arc cutting and oxyfuel cutting
Exploring special weld processes
pt. 5. Putting welding into action with projects and repairs
Two welding projects to boost your welding shop
Constructing a campfire grill
Fixin' to fix things : analyzing and planning
Ten tools every welder wants
(Not quite) ten advantages of being a certified welder
(Almost) ten welding defects
Ten signs you're welding correctly
Ten maintenance tips for your welding equipment and shop.
