Use Welding to Create Structure Then Add Other Materials to Compliment it.
Most of my work is forged then welded together. Individual components made with the forging process then assembled into the final structure.
So with a table I would create the individual rails and legs by forging them. Then they are welded together to create the structure of the table. The table top could be glass, stone, or wood. The easiest to attach is the wood. This can be done by welding tabs underneath with holes previously drilled for counter sunk screws.
I am not a wood worker. In the past I have worked with artisan wood worker Guy Roy who has made excellent wood table tops for some of my tables. You can see some of Guy's work on his website Ontario Custom Furniture.
If you do wood work as well then you can easily combine the two materials. If you are like me and prefer to concentrate on the metal work find someone like Guy that can work with wood the way you work with metal.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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Great post. Designing furniture that is made of metal and wood can give your work a very contemporary look.
When welding out of position, keep the weld pool small for best weld bead control, and use the smallest wire diameter size you can.
combining wood and metal..it depends on the usage of the end product...
Those who have five to nine years of service in the industry make an average of $30,305 to $48,307 annually. Senior welders, on the other hand, have a median annual income range of $35,802 to $64,164. In this field, tenured workers earn more than their newly-graduated colleagues because they are more skilled and knowledgeable about their craft. Welder Wage
It would be really cool if I could make patio furniture out of wood and metal. It would be a cool weekend project for my family. I just need to get some equipment for welding. http://www.wayneoxygen.com/services.html
I didn't realize you could combine the two! That actually broadens the possibilities of things you can make. I've been designing some furniture lately to take to a custom furniture maker. I like the idea of having welded metal in with the wood. http://www.suburbanweldingandsteel.com
i'm still confuse,how can we weld the wood?
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Hard work to do. Need perfection in your work. Thanks for sharing this article.
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