Weld Like a Pro: Beginning to Advanced Techniques
Welding is an art and skill that's essential for automotive fabrication,
repair, and vehicle upgrades. It is also an important skill for
countless household projects and industries. Some books show basic
welding techniques with steel and cast iron. But this isn't your
run-of-the-mill introductory welding book. In this revised edition of
the previous title, Advanced Automotive Welding, Jerry Uttrachi, past
president of the American Welding Society, shows you how to perform
basic welding procedures with steel and cast iron. He also reveals
advanced welding techniques and the use of aluminum, titanium,
magnesium, stainless steel, and other specialty materials. Projects and
techniques focus on automotive applications but they can also be used
for welding a bicycle frame, a steel grill, and other everyday fixes.
TIG, oxyacetylene, arc, and wire-feed welding processes are detailed,
with special coverage on stick and MIG processes. Welding butt and
V-joints is explained as well as welding more complex joints, including
J- and U-joints. Step-by-step instruction gives you the necessary
information to tackle and complete almost any welding job. Popular
automotive projects, such as welding an electric fuel pump into an
aluminum tank, repairing chrome-moly suspension arms, and welding in
floorpans are thoroughly covered. And when it comes to repairing
household items, specific projects such as repairing and modifying the
steel tubing on an exercise machine, repairing the frame for a
decorative bench, and more are covered. Whether you're new to welding, a
veteran weldor working with special materials, or involved in a special
project, you will find indispensible information within the pages of
this book.
Welding Complete, 2nd Edition
Welding is a fun and surprisingly affordable activity, with complete
welding kits available at home-improvement stores for a few hundred
dollars. This book shows you everything you need to know to become a
competent and safe welder of a wide variety of metal projects. Featured
projects include a coffee table, magazine rack, wine rack, truck rack,
firepit, and gate. The time has never been better to learn to weld. New
tools and equipment are lower in price and easier to use. Growing
interest in metalworking has made supplies easier to come by, with most
home-improvement stores now stocking a variety of metals and fuels. As
interest in welding expands, the number of great plans and designs
continues to grow. For evidence you need only open this updated edition
of Welding Complete. Packed with fresh designs and up-to-date
information, this new book is your personal metal shop teacher.
