Welding for Beginners has instructions on Master MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio.
Welding for Beginners has instructions on Master MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio.
Stephen Blake Christena is the owner of Midwest Metal Works in Chicago, IL. MW2 offers custom fabrication services and a learning center for hobbyists interested in MIG welding. Christena teaches small-size courses designed to cover the basics and explore students’ projects and interests. He is also a spokesman for Miller welding equipment. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Christena moved to Chicago in 1998 after graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in art. During his time at WMU, his primary focus was directed toward metal sculpture, photography, and painting. He opened his first custom metal sculpture studio in August of 1998. His studio’s website is midwestmetalworks.org.
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Introduction CHAPTER 1 WELDING: START HERE How Welding Works The Arc The Filler Metal Flux and Shielding Gas The Ground Spatter Why Learn MIG Welding? Buying Tools and Equipment CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Your Studio Electrical Ventilation and Lighting Studio Layout Safety and Protective Gear First Aid Sparks Are Flying Protective Gear Equipment and Tools The Chop Saw The Angle Grinder The Welder Other Cutting Tools CHAPTER 3 SELECTING, BUYING, AND PREPPING YOUR METALS 56 Hot Roll vs. Cold Roll Filler Material Decorative Options Buying Metal How to Order Preparing Your Metal Let’s Prep CHAPTER 4 HOW IT WORKS Technique The Puddle Stance and Comfort Vision Hand Position Angle of the Gun Heat vs. Thickness Clamps and Tacking Exercise 1: The Draw CHAPTER 5 THE BASICS Basic Joints Technique Exercise 1: Butt Joints Exercise 2: Corner (or Fillet) Welds The Rest of the Joints Corner Joints Lap Joints The Edge Joint Exercise 3: Jigs Other Welding Situations and Positions Vertical Welding Cross Body Welding CHAPTER 6 PROJECTS Project 1: The Cube Project 2: The Welding Table Project 3: The Runner Glossary Resources About the Author Index
Introduction CHAPTER 1 WELDING: START HERE How Welding Works The Arc The Filler Metal Flux and Shielding Gas The Ground Spatter Why Learn MIG Welding? Buying Tools and Equipment CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Your Studio Electrical Ventilation and Lighting Studio Layout Safety and Protective Gear First Aid Sparks Are Flying Protective Gear Equipment and Tools The Chop Saw The Angle Grinder The Welder Other Cutting Tools CHAPTER 3 SELECTING, BUYING, AND PREPPING YOUR METALS 56 Hot Roll vs. Cold Roll Filler Material Decorative Options Buying Metal How to Order Preparing Your Metal Let’s Prep CHAPTER 4 HOW IT WORKS Technique The Puddle Stance and Comfort Vision Hand Position Angle of the Gun Heat vs. Thickness Clamps and Tacking Exercise 1: The Draw CHAPTER 5 THE BASICS Basic Joints Technique Exercise 1: Butt Joints Exercise 2: Corner (or Fillet) Welds The Rest of the Joints Corner Joints Lap Joints The Edge Joint Exercise 3: Jigs Other Welding Situations and Positions Vertical Welding Cross Body Welding CHAPTER 6 PROJECTS Project 1: The Cube Project 2: The Welding Table Project 3: The Runner Glossary Resources About the Author Index
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