A Welding Project

A really fascinating part of computer science is the "boot loader". "Boot", in that context, has become a ubiquitous word. Hard to believe that it comes from such folksy, humble origins as picking oneself up by one's bootstraps.

The little I know of welding so far makes me think of bootstrapping. We bought a welding screen, so as not to blind coworkers or passersby. Rather than just hang it in a doorway or something, I welded a frame for it:

From welding

With the screen in place:

From welding

I did have to buy some stock steel at the hardware store, but was able to make the feet out of old steel shelving parts, and made the pegs for the curtain out of finishing nails.

My welds are still UGLY. Hoo-eee. But they're less ugly than they were. Now that using the welder isn't as nerve-wracking, it's becoming more fun.