Because welding isn’t just a pipe dream!

Welding is a challenging, rewarding, and lucrative hobby—and a ton of fun to boot. In Welding For Dummies, you’ll learn the basics of this not-as-hard-as-it-looks craft, from choosing the right metal all the way to understanding common welding techniques. Create your own DIY projects from scratch or make fixes and repairs without spending money on expensive repair people. This one-stop guide is all you need to get your new welding hobby (or career) off the ground!

Inside…

• Choose the right metal
• Use the best technique
• Prepare your shop
• Keep safe and prevent injury
• Get great project ideas
• Repair and fix equipment
• Build new projects from scratch
• Apply gorgeous finishes

Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource

Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you’re just getting started. But with a little help from Welding For Dummies you’ll be a “golden arm” in no time. This guide will give you techniques you need to get a handle on material evaluation, clean-up, and every step in between.

You’ll find practical advice on every popular kind of welding, including stick, tig, mig, fluxcore, and even oxyfuel cutting. You’ll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects. The book shows you how to:

• Find the required training for welding certifications
• Use brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques
• Practice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe

Whether you’re looking for some help to further your do-it-yourself projects at home or you’re just getting started with a traditional welding educational program and you need a useful supplementary resource, Welding For Dummies is an irreplaceable reference that helps make a challenging trade accessible to everyone.