Welding: A Handy Skill For Many Situations.

Welding is the well known skill of taking two pieces of metal and fastening them together in very strong fashion. Most people have heard about it and understand at least the above concept but don't really understand how useful it is.

Welding is used in more than just the steel construction industry. Anything metal that is formed from more than one part has most likely been welded. Things ranging from car bodies, to farm equipment, to underwater oil rigs, to custom mufflers, to sculptures...and on and on. There are separate welding techniques for each application whether it be the type of joint you are forming or the type of metal you are working with. There is spot welding, arc welding, stick welding, underwater welding, steel welding, aluminum welding, brass welding, copper welding, etc. You can weld big rugged things like axle assemblies, or tiny fine parts which require an flair. Basically in any industry and for every set of desires gifts, and abilities--there are applications for this wonderful skill.

Welders are in demand and paid well too. There just aren