Your comprehensive handbook to successful welding!Learn hands-on welding to start repairing and creating metal equipment and structuresOver 400 step-by-step photos of welding processes and the differences between good and bad weldsDetailed sections describing specific types of welds, equipment, common faults, troubleshooting, and moreAll major types of welds are covered, including arc, MIG, gas, TIG, and plasma cuttingAvoid common mistakes and correct them, with welding problems laid out section by section along with solutionsTips and suggestions help beginners improve and intermediate operators broaden their techniqueGo beyond metal with advice that extends into the wider workshop such as on drills, cutting threads, and basic blacksmithingWelding is a valuable skill and almost anyone can learn to weld, cut, or shape metal. That's the starting point for this completely updated, supremely practical, and informative resource which, through tips, suggestions, and fault finding, helps the first timer improve and the intermediate welder expand their technique.The detailed sections inside Farm and Workshop Welding describe all the major types of welds, beginning with basic practices then progressing into trickier methods. You'll find descriptive explanations, helpful visuals, step-by-step directions, and expert suggestions. With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know, from arc welding, TIG welding, MIG welding, and gas welding to plasma cutting, soldering, and welding plastic.The ideal reference for the farm, home workshop, school workshop, blacksmith shop, or auto shop, this book takes you beyond welding metals and plastics to advice that extends into the wider workshop with chapters on drills, cutting threads, and basic blacksmithing. Author and experienced welding instructor Andrew Pearce gets you started with tips and suggestions, lays out pitfalls and common mistakes section by section, and then offers constructive advice to help you to avoid or correct them. Useful if you're stumped by a problem!More than 400 photographs and illustrations demonstrate welding processes and show the differences between good welds and bad welds. Clear, concise, easy-to-read text gets straight to the point, taking any confusion or frustration out of learning the processes. This Third Revised Edition contains new chapters on general welding skills and understanding metals, expanded information on abrasives, and a bonus section of four step-by-step projects and plans featuring accessories like a DIY steel table, fire pit, and welding cart.Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced welder who wants to learn more, Farm and Workshop Welding provides a wealth of useful shop-tested advice. Discover everything you need to know to learn hands-on welding, and start repairing and creating metal equipment and structures, with practical instructions for:Cast Iron WeldingPipe WeldingHardfacingSolderingWelding PlasticsMetal IdentificationWelding SafetyWorkshop TechniquesDrill SharpeningTaps and DiesBasic BlacksmithingFrom the farm to the workshop, this is your go-to guide to welding!"Ratchet up your self-sufficiency with this comprehensive guide to welding, complete with plenty of excellent photos to help experienced metalworkers and novices alike."—Rebecca Martin, Technical Editor, Mother Earth News magazine"This book is the next best thing to having an expert welder watch over your shoulder."—Chad Elmore, Managing Editor, Diesel Progress magazine
✔ Author(s): Andrew Pearce
✔ Title: Farm and Workshop Welding, Third Revised Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn and Avoid Common Mistakes with Over 400 Step-by-Step Photos
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (529 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1497100402
✔ ISBN-13: 9781497100404
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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