Metalworking Projects, Tips, And Metalwork Ideas From our Subscribers!

Are you looking for metalworking projects that are not too complicated but fun to work on? If you said 'yes' then you have come to the right place.

If you want welding plans get them here. Otherwise lets get on track with these metalworking ideas...

Sky's the limit when it comes to metalworking and welding project ideas. If you can dream it, you can probably shape it, fabricate it, and/or weld it. Lets begin...

You have learned how to weld, and have practised, practised and practised. Now you are ready for some metalworking welding projects. Here are a few basic but fun metalworing ideas:

Keep in mind that these are ideas to get your metalworking juices flowing (hey, no smart remarks). Use the ideas as is or build upon them.

For example, a recent submission we think is awesome (as well as several others on the welding projects board) is an army tank (check it out).

Here are a few more welding metalworking projects that are cool:

• Garden Bench.
• Decorative Gate.
• Build A Go Kart.
• Transport Trailer.

Metalworking Projects Part 1:

Anything requiring the basic framework of a box is ideal for easy welding work. There are so many items around the home that have this basic shape, such as flowerboxes, dog kennels, racks and shelving of all kinds, which are really no more than 'stacked boxes', outdoor tables, frames for climbing and 'jungle-jims'. Even something as large as a carport.

Metalworking Projects Part 2:

What better way to start a metalworking project than with a useful welding workbench? This is a simple project. You can weld together a rectangle of square tubing the size of the surface area you need, attach 4 legs at the right height to work comfortably and mount a surface on top, ideally a nice thick piece of sheet metal, welded on. You can weld supports between the legs, or you can utilize the space below by enclosing it and inserting shelves to store your welding equipment. If you attach a vice grip at one end of the table, you will find this very useful.

Metalworking Projects Part 3:

Fencing off a portion of your yard? Why not weld together sections or panels of fencing in frames of about 3 to 5 feet in length and whatever height you prefer. These you can weld to planted standards spaced regularly. If you make the frameworks of square tubing, you will have a good, defined panel as well as a strong fence. You can use square tubing, rods, welded mesh, or flat metal strips to fill in, with lattice work, bars or whatever design you fancy. If you need privacy, you can cut out silhouettes of large leaves, petals, tendrils or abstract designs from thin sheet metal, smooth off the edges and weld them randomly or in a pattern all over the panel. This looks wonderful painted in coppery colours. Or you can simply plant attractive climbing plants beside the fence.

Cast iron rosettes, medallions, and shapes of all descriptions are available to decorate your welding work, gates, plant stands, etc.

You can make cut out sheet metal flower and animal decorations, which are very popular at the moment and give scope to your creativity. Just watch out for the sharp edges! These can be used on murals, fire screens, decorations for outdoor furniture, patios and trellises or even for abstract 'flower arrangements' especially in minimalist style decor.

Metalworking Projects Part 4:

There are many metalworking projects that you can mount on wheels with axles that are mostly based on the 'box' theme. These are children's pull carts, trolleys and barrows for garden use or for moving heavy items, such as bags of cement. Even, on a larger scale, a hotdog stand at your school's sportsfield. The uses of welding are limited only by your imagination!