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Index
Cover
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Part I: Welding 101
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
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
Part II: Using Your MIG
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
Gallery
Glossary
Resources
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Index
Also Available
Dedication
Copyright
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