Top 33 Welding Projects

1. 1. TIG Welder Basics

   The Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welder generates heat from an electric arc between the electrode at the tip of the torch, the filler rod, ...

2. 2. Welding (20:00)

   

   Three welders compete to create a 12-foot-wide metal gate in five hours.

3. 3. How To Use a TIG Welder

   

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   Learn how to weld the side frame and position the jig to receive the stretches for these dining room chairs. Then weld the stretchers t...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Hard

4. 4. Colorful Steel Arbor (04:40)

   

   An arbor with retractable shade panels brings new life to this backyard.

5. 5. Dining Room Chairs (20:00)

   

   Amy designs a set of sleek polypropylene-and-steel dining room chairs.

6. 6. Soldering Tips

   DIY Network's expert plumber Ed Del Grande offers tips on how to make soldering easier.

7. 7. Muscle Car Cave (20:01)

   

   Jon wants to come home to a muscle-car-themed movie theater and bar area.

8. 8. Welding Defined (05:51)

   

   Contractor Matt Blashaw explores the world of welding.

9. 9. Optrel Helios Welding Helmet (00:45)

   

   The Optrel Helios Welding Helmet features a solar-powered darkening filter.

10. 10. Vermeer Mini Skidsteer (03:33)

    

    We visit the Vermeer factory to find out how the Mini Skidsteer is made.

11. 11. How to Solder Wires

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    Soldering wires to create an electrical connection is a quick and easy process, and it creates a better connection than wire nuts and e...

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. Tack Welding Tips

    DIY Network host Amy Devers shares tips and techniques for tack welding.

13. 13. How to Solder Copper Pipe

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    Soldering copper pipe calls for an acid-based solder. Use these step-by-step instructions to easily solder a fitting to a pipe.

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. DCTL 604 Adjust-O (00:55)

    

    This magnetic routing square helps square up angle welds without clamps.

15. 15. Lincoln Vista Welding Helmet (01:41)

    

    Lincoln Vista's welding helmet auto-darkens each time you light your torch.