ArtMetal

Hi there fellow metalheads,

I wrote awhile back about a book I have a contract to write called 'Welding For Fun & Creativity'...for some reason I lucked out and got the contract with Barnes & Noble (Lark Books who is owned by B&N).

Anyway, I didn't have any idea how all this book writing happens, and have found it to be much more 'controlled' by them than I thought. So......I haven't been able to get back to individuals who said they would be interested in helping.....I've just been holding on by the seat of my pants to get them each thing they want by the deadline they set.....!!

NOW..........it's down to the last of it........and I am putting out a question to everyone that cares to answer:

(Note: I am only using MIG welding in the book.)

What ONE THING do you think should be in a beginners book on 'welding for fun and creativity'..........if you could only say ONE MAIN THING (or more if desired), what do you think would be the most important thing for folks to know??

Valerie I'm hoping you read this and comment......you sure know a lot about it! And Janet I think you might have some great things to say......(everyone else too!!)

The areas covered in the book are:

(About 22 projects for people to make)
Mig welding Techniques
Safety
Tools
Setting up Shop
Materials
Working with steel
scrap yard stuff
other stuff I can't think of right now

This book is VERY beginner and ONLY for welding for FUN and CREATIVITY....not intended for any serious applications.

Thanks with any suggestions if there is any......I still don't know if there will be a 'gallery section' which I have been asking for from the beginning (!!!)....it's been frustrating and much more work than I thought although I am VERY excited to get it out there to help others to be able to start playing with steel!!

Thanks everyone......