This blog post covers the basics of welding symbols. By understanding the building blocks of a welding symbol and the specifics of fillet weld symbols you can learn enough to understand over two-thirds of the welding symbols that will appear on prints. In this post you'll learn how to determine fillet weld size from a welding symbol. You'll also learn key notations such as the intermittent fillet welding symbol, staggered intermittent welding symbols, field welds and all-around welds.