Abstract: Provided is a ceramic shelf assembly for aiding formation of a butt weld of adjacent metal plates in a groove formed between adjoining plates. The assembly has at least one ceramic block having at least one straight edge. The assembly further provides an apparatus for removably attaching the rear side of the ceramic block to a front surface of one of the adjacent metal plates along an edge of the groove.
Abstract: Provided is a ceramic shelf assembly for aiding formation of a butt weld of adjacent metal plates in a groove formed between adjoining plates. The assembly has at least one ceramic block having at least one straight edge. The assembly further provides an apparatus for removably attaching the rear side of the ceramic block to a front surface of one of the adjacent metal plates along an edge of the groove.