GARAGE WELD / THE WORKSHOP TOOLKIT
A little planning.
A better day in the shop.
Ten useful tools for the work before, during and after the weld. Visual plans, honest estimates and a record of what you learn.
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Cut-list planner
Turn a parts list into visual stock layouts with kerf, trim, offcuts and material cost.
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Metal weight calculator
Estimate plate, bar, tube and angle weight in metric or imperial units, with a visual section and cost estimate.
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Weld practice log
Keep material, machine settings, observations and your next adjustment together. Save locally and export a portable backup.
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Shielding-gas estimator
Estimate available arc time, elapsed session time and gas cost with a reserve allowance.
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Wire-feed reference
Explore Lincoln NR-211-MP reference points for three wire diameters, with voltage, current and unit conversion.
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Welding symptom guide
Choose a symptom and work through an ordered set of external checks, with stop conditions and a printable list.
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Garage layout planner
Drag equipment around a scaled floor plan, spot footprint conflicts, and build a workshop budget.
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Project plan builder
Explore three original concept projects with drawings, fitted part lengths, cut lists and a route into the cut planner.
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Process selector
Compare MIG, TIG, stick and self-shielded flux core against your material, environment and priorities.
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Weld-symbol practice
Practice seven AWS-convention symbol questions with original diagrams, immediate explanations and a round summary.
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The tools use HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Calculations need no external service. Saved plans and logs live on this device; use the export options to keep a backup.
Take the toolkit with you.
Download the standalone HTML pack, unzip it, and open index.html. The tools work without WordPress or an internet connection. Source and article links require internet access.
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