{"product_id":"welding-for-dummies-isbn-9781119849636","title":"Welding For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you’re just getting started. But with a little help from \u003ci\u003eWelding For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the required training for welding certifications \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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, \u003ci\u003eWelding For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an irreplaceable reference that helps make a challenging trade accessible to everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Understanding Welding Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Diving Into the World of Welding 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Considering Commonly Welded Metals 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Setting Your Sights on Welding Safety 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Setting Up Your Welding Shop 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Welding on a Budget: Stick and Tig Welding 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting on the Stick: Understanding Stick Welding 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting to Work with Stick Welding 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: To Tig or Not To Tig: Understanding Tig Welding 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Trying Out Tig Welding 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Discovering Mig Welding 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Understanding the ABCs of Mig Welding 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Practicing Mig Welding 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Getting Fancy: Plasma Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Other Processes 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Examining Plasma and Oxyfuel Cutting 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Ready, Set, Cut! Trying Out Plasma Arc Cutting and Oxyfuel Cutting 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Exploring Special Weld Processes 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Exploring Pipe Welding 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Working with Cast Iron 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Putting Welding into Action with Projects and Repairs 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Two Welding Projects to Boost Your Welding Shop 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Constructing a Campfire Grill 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Fixin’ to Fix Things: Analyzing and Planning 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tools Every Welder Wants 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: (Not Quite) Ten Advantages of Being a Certified Welder 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: (Almost) Ten Welding Defects 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Signs You’re Welding Correctly 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Maintenance Tips for Your Welding Equipment and Shop 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Robert Farnsworth \u003c\/b\u003eis a certified welding inspector and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching all methods of welding. 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