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December 2009

What is Welding?

by HomeWelder

in The Library

By William Walley Wikipedia defines welding as “a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals.” This is done by melting the part of the materials to be joined and adding some additional molten joining material. When the molten material cools, it forms a strong bond or joint. Welding is the most widely practiced way of joining [...]

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Sheet Metal Tools

by HomeWelder

in The Library

By Shawn Manaher Sheet metal is nothing but a metal rotated into a sheet having a thickness between the plate and the foil. It is one of the basic forms utilized in metal working and it can be bent and cut into different shapes. The thickness of this material varies from thin foil to thick plate. [...]

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Installing Iron Balusters

by HomeWelder

in The Library

By Ted Vinci Tools Needed: Drill 3/4″ speed bore drill bits – approximately 1 for every 20 balusters. Caulking Gun Angle Grinder or Metal Saw to cut iron balusters 1-5/8″ drywall screws Jig Saw or circular saw. Products needed: Iron balusters of your choice and color Baluster Shoes Epoxy adhesive or polyurethane adhesive Installation Instructions: LAYOUT [...]

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