15 Welding Projects to Make Money From Home

Welding is a versatile skill that can be used to create a wide range of products, from sculptures to furniture and beyond. But did you know that you can also use your welding expertise to make some extra cash?

That's right, welding projects can be a lucrative way to turn your passion for metalworking into a profitable side hustle or even a full-time business.

In this article, we'll explore some of the most intriguing welding projects you can make and sell to make money.

Welding sculpture photo by @weld_something_sculptures

Can you really make money welding and selling things?

Welding is a highly skilled trade that can be very profitable if you have the right tools, techniques, and business strategies in place.

To start welding and selling your creations, you'll need a few key things. First, you'll need a welding machine and related equipment, such as welding gloves, safety goggles, and welding rods. We recommend YesWelder MIG205-DS-B, which is an excellent MIG welder, also capable of TIG welding and Arc welding. With the right welding equipment and welding skills, you can continue further to make money with welding.

YesWelder MIG-205DS-B Multi-Process MIG Aluminum Welder 

To make money from your welding projects, you'll need to market and sell them effectively. This may include setting up an online store or selling your products at local markets or craft fairs. You'll also need to determine the appropriate pricing for your creations to ensure you make a profit.

Welding Project Ideas That Can Make You Money

In our article on welding projects for beginners, we focused on simple projects that require less welding skill. While these are great to start welding and developing skills, soon enough, you can start making profitable welding projects. Once you master wielding your torch or MIG gun, but also some cutting and bending skills, you are set for success.

To help you get started, here are some welding project ideas that can help you make money welding. If you feel like this is the right option for you, you can even start your own welding business.

Welding sculpture photo by @weld_something_sculptures

1. Coffee Table

Making tables, stools, or any furniture is a great way to earn money. You'll need metal tubing or square stock for the frame of the coffee table, welding machine, welding rods, and appropriate safety equipment. Since you are likely to make it for a cozy living room, you would need a decent wooden tabletop.

Start by cutting the metal tubing or square stock to the desired lengths for the frame of the coffee table. Use a grinder or sandpaper to smooth any rough edges or burrs on the metal pieces. Begin by laying out the pieces of the frame and aligning them properly. Use a clamp to hold the pieces together if necessary. Then, use the welding machine to tack weld the pieces together at the joints. Once you have tacked all the joints, go back and finish the welds by running a bead along each joint.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReVOoAuRWDc

You can deal with a tabletop in two ways. You can use a tabletop that's smaller than a frame, make the frame to add support for the tabletop, and just lay the woodwork inside the frame. However, you can also make the tabletop larger than a steel tubing frame, lay the tabletop onto the frame, and join it with some bolts or screws.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReVOoAuRWDc

2. Metal Art

Welding art projects are a great way to express your creativity, and the best part about them is that you can use scrap metal to make breathtaking sculptures. Basic art sculpture can be a simple project, yet a decorative piece, but you don't have to stop there. Fundamentally, we can separate metal art into welded metal sculptures and welded art portraits.

Photo by @ricardo_churchill

If you decide to make weld art portraits or pictures, you will need a bit more skill and a TIG welder with a pulse option or foot pedal control. Pulsing or manual pumping with a foot pedal will give you that beautiful TIG welding color, and our recommendation is YesWelder YWT-200DC. This unique wall art is highly appreciated.

Once you get the hang of it, you can create stunning sculptures that could fit the shelves of a modern gallery. In addition, you can decorate your workshop or house and sell them.

3. Stainless Steel Handrail

Handrails are useful and decorative pieces you can make to earn some money. The stainless steel tubing will give it a fancy look, but it is also very durable, especially if you install it outdoors. You should always measure the space where the handrail will be installed and sketch out a plan for the handrail design. Consider the length, height, and placement of the handrail, as well as any bends or curves that may be required.

If your design includes bends or curves, use elbows and connectors to create the desired shape. Tack weld the fittings onto the tubing or pipe and then finish the welds by running a bead along each joint. You can do it using TIG or MIG welding. The best part about stainless steel is that you can easily achieve the desired finish appearance.

Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwqHHMYPwQ

Once the handrail is complete, install it in the desired location. Use mounting brackets or screws to secure the handrail to the wall or railing.

4. Towel Rack

Organizing the towels in your bathroom or kitchen can be easy with custom-weld towel racks. There are various designs that can include minimal/modern industrial design for today's modern homes and that new kitchen or bathroom remodel. Since you are using it in an environment with water and moisture, you should use stainless steel to avoid corrosion.

By using TIG welding and stainless steel, you can get aesthetic results. You don't have to be a professional welder, but understanding the fundamentals will help you a lot in reaching the desired results. You can make a towel rack for a single towel or kitchen towel or use a series of bars to make support for all your bathroom towels.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPbHWLBqInc

5. Steel Fire Pit

If you love spending time outside in the yard, or you know people that enjoy it, there is no better project than fire pits. If you put enough time and practice into it, the fire pit can look fantastic when it is in full flame. As with the other projects, there are several approaches to building fire pits.

Fundamentally, you will need sheet metal for the base that holds the wood and steel tubing to create the frame that holds the base. Weld the sheets using the Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG welder). Since you are using thicker tubing for the square, you can use MIG or Stick welding. Don't forget to leave a drain hole at the bottom of the fire pit to make sure it doesn’t hold the rain, as it can rust.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozrYIv_z6gI

6. Photo Frames

You don't have to buy photo frames, you can always build them yourself and even sell them. With a pinch of creativity and skills, your welding job can result in beautiful frames that bring out that minimalistic or industrial look. You'll need metal tubing or stock, metal sheets, and a saw or cutting tool (such as a plasma cutter.

Measure the metal tubing or stock to the desired length for each side of the frame. Use a saw or plasma cutting tool to cut the metal to the proper length. Use a grinder or sandpaper to smooth any rough edges or burrs on the metal pieces. Begin by aligning the metal pieces to form the frame and tack pieces together at the joints. Once you have tacked all the joints, go back and finish the welds by running a bead along each joint.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PLwEgOYjRU

Once the frame is complete, you can add decorative elements if desired. This may include metal sheet cutouts, wire, or other embellishments. However, you can always leave it for a minimalistic look.

7. Welded Metal Sculptures And Art pieces From Scrap Metal

You can always make some miniature sculptures out of sheet metal or cuts of steel, bolts, and nuts lying around your workshop. Just hand-hammer it into a shape you want and weld bits together. There are some fantastic sculptures out there, and you can always start by making something simple.

Miniature sculptures and welding art projects are a great way to make money welding. These have an excellent decorative function and can eventually bring good money. However, you will need some time put into it and a great vision and creativity.

Photo by @richard_creations_

8. Welding Cart

The welding shop is not complete with a proper welding cart. Welding carts are extremely versatile tools that can help you move your welder, spare consumables, and gas cylinders through the garage or workshop. These can be expensive if you are looking for brand name options, but you can build and sell one for a reasonable price and with the same versatility.

Keep in mind that you need to draw a design before you start. You should make it big enough to fit your welder and everything you need. Begin by aligning the metal pieces to form the frame of the cart, and use a welder to tack weld the pieces together at the joints. Once the frame is complete, attach caster wheels to the bottom of the cart. This will make it easier to move the cart around your workspace.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhkL0IuTkTU

Using a metal sheet, cut out shelves for the cart. Weld these shelves onto the frame, taking care to ensure that they are level and sturdy. To provide additional storage space, add hooks to the sides of the cart. These hooks can be used to hang welding cables, hoses, and other equipment. In the back of the cart, leave space for gas cylinders, and make sure there is a chain that secures the bottles.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhkL0IuTkTU

9. Full Dining Table Set

Making a full dining table set can be a challenging welding project, but it's a great way to showcase your welding skills and create a functional and beautiful piece of furniture. You'll need tubing or angle iron for the frame of the table and chairs. The best part about making your set, or any other welding projects with furniture, is that you can choose the dimensions. That's why you should always put your welding project on paper first.

Start by measuring the tubing or angle iron to the desired length for the frame of the table and chairs. Use a saw or cutting tool to cut the metal to the proper length. Weld the pieces to build a frame for the table and chairs. You can also add decorative elements to get a modern outdoor table or make it simple for a minimalistic look.

 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38HKGEVP0YU

10. Bookends

Bookends are simple and useful accessories that can be a great welding project for a novice welder. With the declining number of readers, bookends are in high demand among bookworms that are proud to showcase their bookshelves. The best part about bookends is that it will take only a couple of hours of welding work, so you can make them at weekends to earn a few more bucks.

Made by YesWelder MIG-205DS-B Multi-Process MIG Aluminum Welder. 

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBb2rGPOfU8

To make bookends, you will need some cutting skills if you want to make them as artistic as possible. The frame of bookends is usually made of two thin plates that are welded in a corner joint. On them, you can weld the cut decorations such as action heroes, animals, or whatever you like. Here are a few ideas on how great custom bookends can look.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBb2rGPOfU8

11. Yard art

A lot of people love spending time in the yard, and you can profit from it by making yard art. Yard art includes hanging signs, scrap metal decorations, and garden trellis. We talked about these in our guide for simple welding projects for beginners, but if you get your game to the next level, you can earn some money welding.

Spoon flowers and scrap metal art can be a great and easy project to make and sell. Use your creativity and vision to make excellent projects. Signs can give your yard a fancy name and a great look. Trellis will provide support to your climbing plants, and you can even use them to create a cozy place to sit in the shade during the hot summer days.

Photo by @borgmetalart

12. Welded Barbeque

BBQ pit is another must-have accessory in the yard, and making and welding a BBQ pit can be a fun and rewarding project for anyone who loves to grill and entertain outdoors. You'll need tubing or angle iron for the frame of the BBQ pit metal sheet for the body and lid. Additionally, you can make it using an old metal keg that will serve as the body and lid.

Start by forming the frame of the BBQ pit. Use the tack welds to keep things in place. Using metal sheets, cut out the body and lid for the BBQ pit. Weld these onto the frame of the BBQ pit, taking care to ensure that they are level and sturdy. Be sure to leave an opening for the grill grates and for ventilation. Alternatively, you can cut the keg in half to use as a base. Finally, use metal rods to create a grill grate that fits inside the BBQ pit. Weld the grill grate into place.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMnlYhZelTY&t=20s

13. Hanging Shelves And Tool Racks

Making shelves and tool racks is an excellent way to organize the tools and stuff around your shop and garage, but you can also use the skills to make on-demand projects to earn money. Putting together some very basic shelves does not require extensive experience. If you have a small workshop, you should opt for a wall hanging rack as they don’t take up too much space. You can make it even simpler by welding brackets and then adding simple wood or metal sheets to it.

Make sure the built tool rack is big enough to fit all your stuff. A proper storage rack will grant you some extra storage space you are going to love.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4UyqYllbA8

14. Welding Fence And Gates

Building a fence or gates is crucial to protect the garden from unwanted guests. You can also build a security door to make sure there are no intruders at your workshop. These are some serious welding projects that require slightly higher investment, and it may take some time to make them. However, building and welding fences and gates are always a good way to make money welding.

You should start with a simple fence that protects the garden from the pets and wild animals that are straying. You are going to need steel rods and aluminum-magnesium wire mesh. Space your rods enough to make sure animals can’t get through. Once you built your face, you are going to need a proper garden gate. They don’t need to be fancy, as small gates are usually used in your backyard. You can make them quickly as they are a simple welding project idea.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZdPddFk-o&t=134s

If you want to stand out from the crowd, you can always build a great and fancy entry gate. This cool welding project will take some time and money to make, but it is well worth it. To make a grand entry gate, you need aluminum bars or ornamental wrought iron and MIG welding tools. If you have pets, you are going to need to make a small door for them. They are simple to make and a great way to make sure your pets can go outside in an emergency.

15. Jewelry stand

Jewelry stands are an excellent accessory that will help you organize and showcase your jewelry. There are a lot of ideas on the internet, and you can use some of the to create your unique welding project to sell. In our article about welding projects for beginners, we described how to create a jewelry holder shaped like a tree. This is a very straightforward idea, but you can also successfully sell it.

Alternatively, you can create a series of T-joint racks that are welded to the base. Depending on the amount of jewelry, you can use 2 or 3 T pieces, but make sure you make them different lengths so that they get the fancy look. For aesthetics, use low amp TIG welding.

Photo by @purelei

Conclusion

Welding can be a rewarding hobby and a profitable venture for those who have the skills and knowledge. There are countless welding projects that can be created, from simple bookends to complex dining table sets, BBQ pits, and metal art.

Whatever project you choose, it's important to have the right tools and safety equipment, as well as a solid understanding of welding techniques and processes. With dedication and practice, you can hone your welding skills and create beautiful and functional pieces that you can use or sell.

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