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Welding 101: Fabricating a Steel Handrail

This basic welding project is an excellent introduction to architectural metalwork.

Issue 270 - Oct/Nov 2017

We recently visited Austin to take photos for our magazine feature, “Metalwork for Builders,” in which welding foreman Luke Thomas Gaffney makes this steel railing for a landscape stair. Check out this video for some important tips for any welding project.

Check out the article in issue #270 for a detailed look at architectural metalwork. Plus, take a look at this slideshow of custom architectural metalwork from the builders at Risinger & Co.

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