{"product_id":"tab-gd-to-diy-welding-paperback","title":"Tab GD to DIY Welding - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTAB GD to DIY Welding is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to MIG welding and metalworking, designed specifically for homeschool families and their kids who love hands-on learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e368 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003epaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e format for durable, everyday use in a homeschool studio or classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact \u003cstrong\u003e9.1 x 7.3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e0.9 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e thickness, easy to fit on a worktable alongside your project plans.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e with photos and drawings to guide beginning artists, DIYers, and hobbyists through each task.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on projects you can build around your home and garden, including a log holder, plant stands and tables, a rolling garden cart, and a barbeque grill.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of setting up a \u003cstrong\u003emetalworking studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourcing materials, and safely operating metal studio tools.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on \u003cstrong\u003eMIG welding basics\u003c\/strong\u003e, steel properties, and how to acquire or salvaged steel from suppliers and local sources.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003ehand and power tool\u003c\/strong\u003e fundamentals, plus project-based practice to reinforce skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong\u003ecourse supplement for classroom and shop instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional online\/local resource suggestions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthored by \u003cstrong\u003eJackson Morley\u003c\/strong\u003e, an experienced teacher of MIG welding courses with a background in design and fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerformance \/ Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor homeschool learners, it provides a clear path from \u003cstrong\u003ebasic MIG welding concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e to completing real projects, building confidence and practical problem-solving skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how \u003cstrong\u003esteel is made\u003c\/strong\u003e, how electrical welding works, and how heat is applied to join pieces—turning these concepts into tangible outcomes you can see and touch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrom planning to execution, the book emphasizes safety, studio setup, and \u003cstrong\u003eefficient design principles\u003c\/strong\u003e using new and recycled materials, helping students work smart and responsibly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on projects reinforce learning by combining science with creativity—students see how materials, measurements, and design choices affect a finished piece.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurriculum-aligned potential includes \u003cstrong\u003eSTEM topics\u003c\/strong\u003e (physics of electricity and heat, metallurgy, materials science), \u003cstrong\u003eengineering design\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eart and design\u003c\/strong\u003e (form, function, aesthetics), and practical \u003cstrong\u003ehome economics\u003c\/strong\u003e applications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompared to more theory-only guides, this resource takes learners from \u003cem\u003econcept to construction\u003c\/em\u003e, giving them the steps, tools, and community connections to complete projects on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders gain access to a mindset of “work-smart” practices and efficient design, helping homeschool students develop skills that translate to future maker projects and collaborations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re building a basic understanding of MIG welding or looking for structured, home-friendly projects to tie into your science and design lessons, TAB GD to DIY Welding offers a thoughtful, practical pathway. It’s a reliable, concrete resource for homeschool families seeking to blend hands-on metalworking with core academic concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677748920616,"sku":"9780071799683","price":42.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/2810\/0904\/files\/YmZmRitOcHFmMkw4dEdLcndPUWl1UT09.webp?v=1775865482","url":"https:\/\/heritagehomeschoolsupplys.com\/products\/tab-gd-to-diy-welding-paperback","provider":"Heritage Homeschool Supply’s ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}