Abstract: The present invention pertains to outdoor furniture that includes a lockable repository hidden in the furniture while maintaining an aesthetic appearance. The lockable repository is preferably secured with a hidden lock so as to camouflage the function of the repository. In some cases, the repository may have an angled internal panel to transfer valuables away from an opening and toward a retrieval/collection space. The lockable repository can be located between chairs, as part of a table or cabinet, and as a stand-alone unit.

Abstract: A method for welding metal components to weld a first metal piece and a second metal piece to form a metal component comprises the steps of: positioning a first working portion of the first metal piece against a second working portion of the second metal piece to jointly form an intended welding seam; performing local welding on the intended welding seam to form a plurality of welding zones and a plurality of non-welding zones that are spaced from each other; providing a bonding paste to fill the non-welding zones and providing a curing condition to cure the bonding paste to mask the non-welding zones to finish welding of the first metal piece and the second metal piece to form the metal component.