Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you're just getting started.
About the Author: Steven Robert Farnsworth is a certified welding inspector and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching all methods of welding.
384 Pages
Technology & Engineering, Welding
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About the Book
"This . . . practical guide takes you from evaluating the material to be welded all the way through the step-by-step welding process, and everything in between. Plus, you'll get . . . guidance on how to apply finishing techniques and advice on how to adhere to safety procedures. Explains each type of welding, including stick, tig, mig, and fluxcore welding, as well as oxyfuel cutting, which receives sparse coverage in other books on welding: tips on the best welding technique to choose for a specific project; and required training and certification information"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis
Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource
Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you're just getting started. But with a little help from Welding For Dummies you'll be a "golden arm" in no time. This guide will give you techniques you need to get a handle on material evaluation, clean-up, and every step in between.
You'll find practical advice on every popular kind of welding, including stick, tig, mig, fluxcore, and even oxyfuel cutting. You'll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects. The book shows you how to:
Find the required training for welding certifications
Use brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques
Practice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe
Whether you're looking for some help to further your do-it-yourself projects at home or you're just getting started with a traditional welding educational program and you need a useful supplementary resource, Welding For Dummies is an irreplaceable reference that helps make a challenging trade accessible to everyone.
From the Back Cover
Because welding isn't just a pipe dream!
Welding is a challenging, rewarding, and lucrative hobby--and a ton of fun to boot. In Welding For Dummies, you'll learn the basics of this not-as-hard-as-it-looks craft, from choosing the right metal all the way to understanding common welding techniques. Create your own DIY projects from scratch or make fixes and repairs without spending money on expensive repair people. This one-stop guide is all you need to get your new welding hobby (or career) off the ground!
Inside...
Choose the right metal
Use the best technique
Prepare your shop
Keep safe and prevent injury
Get great project ideas
Repair and fix equipment
Build new projects from scratch
Apply gorgeous finishes
About the Author
Steven Robert Farnsworth is a certified welding inspector and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching all methods of welding. He previously served as a welder in the United States Navy.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.3 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.18 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Technology & Engineering
Sub-Genre: Welding
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Steven Robert Farnsworth
Language: English
Street Date: December 21, 2021
TCIN: 84657633
UPC: 9781119849636
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-3783
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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