Simple Welding Projects

Steel tubing is a great material for beginning level welders. Its versatility makes it the perfect material for everything from tables and benches, to garden trellises. Welding can be a little intimidating when you're just starting but watching your creations come to life can become quite the hobby or even side job. Interested in getting started but not sure what you want to make first?

A simple end table is one of the simplest projects. Chose your desired steel tubing and place the pieces together in a way that resembles your end design. Begin to weld the tubing together in the places that touch together. Before long you'll have a sturdy stand made at the tips of your own hands. You can choose from a range of tabletops to add on or have the ability to change them as you desire. Once you get comfortable with the small scale tables, start working on the same type of structure but on a large scale or a more complicated design.

Benches do require a little more knowledge and planning as metal cutting may be needed for your desired size, but are a great little challenge for the learning welder. We recommend using 1-inch square tubing for most benches. A steel-based bench adds a nice little rustic industrial touch to your home wherever you decide to put it.

Garden Trellises are a pretty simple weld but tend to be a much larger scale. The convenience of using steel material in your garden is knowing you won't have to worry about it breaking or deteriorating like you would with wood or plastic. It is a nice open-frame design that you can customize to your own preference of size and cross-spacing. You'll weld the tubing together at any cross points.

Metal Tubing has a lot of really great uses outside of the commercial and industrial world. Ohio Galvanized Tube offers a wide range of tubing styles, widths, and materials. For more information about what steel tubing is available, please visit our website.

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