In the past 10-15 years, the major welding machine manufacturers have developed small, efficient welders for home shop use. For the price of a low to mid-range table saw, a home welder can buy a good quality MIG welding machine. According to welding service stores, up to one third of their customers are home hobbyists. This book is aimed at the beginning to intermediate level home welder - anyone who wishes to use welding to repair or create objects around the home. An overview of welding basics, materials, metal forming and safety is followed by step-by-step how-to projects with full colour photos. Featured projects include simple shop furniture, baker's shelf, arbour, garden gate and garden bench.