{"id":261,"date":"2020-05-01T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=261"},"modified":"2025-03-13T13:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:34:33","slug":"getting-started-in-welding-and-metal-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/articles\/getting-started-in-welding-and-metal-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started in Welding and Metal-Working"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_38474b-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_38474b-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_38474b-fa\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_38474b-fa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_38474b-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_38474b-fa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_38474b-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_38474b-fa\">Deciding to start out in the welding and metal working industry is a great choice of career path and a challenging, fun and addictive skill to learn as a hobby, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_3a2024-3e\">But what do you need to get started?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image261_ac1417-f1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image261_ac1417-f1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/flp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/flp.png 500w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/flp-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_19d3d7-1d\">With so many products available on the market, we&#8217;ve cherry picked a handful of key items you might want to consider adding to your welding and metal working shopping list. All items are available from the Rapid Welding website, just follow the links for more detailed information and full specification. Alternatively, feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements in person: Tel. 02392 214214 or Email: <a href=\"mailto:webenquiries@rapidwelding.com\">webenquiries@rapidwelding.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_e2f4fd-2e\"><strong>Multi-Process Welder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_49b639-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_49b639-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_49b639-fc\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_49b639-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_49b639-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_49b639-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_49b639-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_49b639-fc\">Choosing your preferred welding method isn&#8217;t easy when starting out, and unless you&#8217;re looking for a process-specific unit such as an AC\/DC TIG welder or MIG welding machine, then a great all-round multi-process welder covers all bases. The beauty of multi-process is that it can&nbsp;operate several different welding styles from one unit, such as MIG, TIG, STICK or&nbsp;flux-core, meaning you can learn different types of welding without needing to invest in multiple welding machines.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4a717f-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4a717f-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_4a717f-07\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4a717f-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4a717f-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_4a717f-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_4a717f-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_4a717f-07\">Probably the best multi-process welder on the market and a sound investment is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=4%2c075%2c221%2c858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fronius TranSteel 2200c<\/a>.&nbsp;Robust, reliable and lightweight, the TransSteel 2200c is a compact, multiprocess-capable solution bringing together MMA, MIG\/MAG and TIG in a single device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_985769-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_985769-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_985769-3f\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_985769-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_985769-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_985769-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_985769-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_985769-3f\">Rapid Welding stocks a wide range of welding machines from quality brands such as Lincoln Electric, ESAB and Kemppi, for which we are approved suppliers. Top tip: When you view any welding machine on the Rapid Welding website, you can also click on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/Category.aspx?c=FRTS2200C-PTS&amp;o=0&amp;zz=0&amp;zl=0&amp;sq=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;buy parts&#8217;<\/a>&nbsp;to see associated items such as wire, torches and contact tips relating to the specific machine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_464742-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_464742-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_464742-4f\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_464742-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_464742-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_464742-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_464742-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_464742-4f\"><strong>PPE<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_7dce8e-d2\">Obviously protective gear is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_489aab-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_489aab-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_489aab-da\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_489aab-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_489aab-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_489aab-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_489aab-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_489aab-da\">High on your list of priorities should be the best quality welding helmet your budget will allow. A great example would be the ever popular&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=1006.900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optrel Crystal auto-darkening welding helmet<\/a>, offering a practically unclouded and clear view of your working environment. The correct helmet should provide complete protection, from flying materials to blinding lights as well as being right for your chosen welding application.&nbsp;We understand that selecting a welding helmet comes down to many factors including personal preference,&nbsp;so to help you make your choice we have put together a useful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/category.aspx?c=AHELMETS&amp;o=0&amp;zz=0&amp;zl=1&amp;sq=17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welding Helmet Guide<\/a>,&nbsp;so you can make sure your safety is never compromised.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_4dbfec-16\">As well as welding helmets, Rapid also offers a full complement of safety-wear and equipment. Consider purchasing a pair of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/Category.aspx?c=WELDING%20GUANTLET&amp;o=0&amp;zl=2&amp;sq=17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quality welding gloves<\/a>, such as our best selling&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=0231G&amp;zl=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultima Gold Tig Gauntlet<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=30301&amp;zl=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red\/Gold Premium Gauntlet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_f3eb43-20\">Safety glasses like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=3000354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Esab Warrior clear UV safety specs<\/a>&nbsp;are also a worthwhile and inexpensive addition to your kit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_08a20c-4f\">While we&#8217;re on the subject of safety, it might be worth looking into appropriate fume extraction.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=7018-PHV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Plymovent PHV &#8211; Portable High Vacuum &#8211; Welding Fume Extractor<\/a>&nbsp;is fully mobile and compact enough for small workshops, garages or confined spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_b32eb9-e8\"><strong>Consumables<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_1d8188-5d\">Most people have a grinder these days, it&#8217;s just one of those things you pick up while shopping, isn&#8217;t it? But what about consumables?&nbsp;We stock a large range of abrasive products such as the great value&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/Category.aspx?c=3M-787C-DISCS&amp;o=0&amp;zl=2&amp;sq=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3M Cubitron Fibre discs<\/a>; perfect for stainless and available in any size to suit your grinder. In fact, we have a whole section dedicated to all things consumable related, including MIG and TIG wire, flux and rods.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_f6eef9-8d\"><strong>Welding Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_5993fa-c9\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/DisplayItem.aspx?c=TS3020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Nomad economy welding table<\/a>&nbsp;is engineered to provide a safe, transportable, affordable and versatile welding surface. Ideal for small workshops or garages, the Nomad can be set up wherever you&#8217;re working so you can bring your table to your work, not your work to your table. This excellent value welding table is also height adjustable for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_013f3a-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_013f3a-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_013f3a-08\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_013f3a-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_013f3a-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_013f3a-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_013f3a-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_013f3a-08\"><strong>Learning Your Trade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading261_2ede15-8d\">Finally, you could consider purchasing some welding reading material. Whether you&#8217;re a complete beginner or a more experienced welder wishing to hone your skills, we have a great selection of books offering practical and comprehensive guides to welding projects, design ideas and day-to-day applications such as farm and workshop welding.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image261_c912ef-d1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image261_c912ef-d1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/book-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/book-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/book-812x1024.jpg 812w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/book-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/book.jpg 952w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding to start out in the welding and metal working industry is a great choice of career path and a challenging, fun and addictive skill to learn as a hobby, too. But what do you need to get started? 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