Unique Welding Projectsby Zann Jones

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Chapter 1Small Kinetic Sculptures 5

Chapter 2Large Kinetic Sculptures 19

Chapter 3Trailer Hitch Covers 47

Chapter 4Duck on Ice Skates 59

Chapter 5Bicycle Stand 71

Chapter 6Mailboxes 87

Chapter 7Miscellaneous 101

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Welding is a hobby that I enjoy, and I have decided to produce a book showing some of my metal artwork. I am sure there are people who have welding equipment in their garages not being used because they don’t have anything they want to make. Hopefully this book will inspire them to try new things. Welding is a fantastic art medium that cannot be duplicated.

The book does not provide detail step by step set of instructions on how to weld. It provides mostly pictures and sketches how to make the artwork. Overall dimensions are shown only as a starting reference. It is possible to change the dimensions to fit your specific requirements. The list of materials can also be changed to reflect the materials that you have available. Most of the material is mild steel that can be purchased from your local steel supplier.

I have included a broad range of welding projects from simple to challenging. Some of the projects would be suitable for a welding class. When I was taking welding classes at the local Community College, the hardest part for students was finding a welding project for the class. The traditional welding books covered the more common welding projects like trailers, barbecues, welding carts, weather vanes, etc. Hopefully this book can provide a welding project that you will want to make.

For those who feel handicap by never having taken an art class, join the crowd. My first attempt at welding was a frog which was not very successful, but I was fascinated with the welding process. Eventually I started to come up with things that I liked. Hopefully this book can jump start your enjoyment of welding. The main focus of the book is welding, but when you combined welding with other art mediums, you have an endless number of things you can create. To summarize:

Welding means you do not have to accept the ordinary.

Caution:This book makes no attempt to teach you how to weld. Welding does created various safety issues such as electric shock, ventilation, arc rays, sparks, etc. There are text books, welding classes, web sites that can provide you with the necessary information. The information presented in this book assumes the reader is a competent welder or under the supervision of a welding instructor. The projects shown in the book are not toys so they may not be suitable for kids.

Zann Joneswww.ZannJones.com

All graphics, photos, and content were created by Zann Jones. They are here to be enjoyed, but unauthorized duplication beyond personal use is prohibited. All information presented is for informational purposes only.Copyright © 2008 Zann Jones