Welding for Beginners: A Guide to Not Losing Your Fingers

Welding is like playing the trombone, but with fire.

Step 1: Gather Your Tools, You Amateur

Get a welding mask, gloves, and safety glasses. Don't be that guy.

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Step 2: Learn to Control Your Flame

Practice, practice, practice. Or just stare at the flame until it gets bored and turns off.

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Step 3: Make Something Other Than a Birdhouse

You can do it. Just don't say we didn't warn you.

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Disclaimer: We're Not Really Sure What We're Doing Either