What you need to know about the welding equipment at the local hardware store

Here’s what you need when you’re at the hardware store looking for some welding equipment to start making your own welding equipment: • Welding equipment that will get you started.

• Welders with welding skills.

• Materials and methods for building your own equipment.

• A guide to building a simple, cheap, and reliable weld system.

The American Welding Society, a trade association of welders, offers information and guidance for the welding industry.• Welding tips from welding legend Jim Sauer, owner of Sauer’s Welding Tools.• Tips for starting a new business or hobby.

• More from the American Weldings Society:How to make your own basic weld.