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Your go-to guide to relearn everything from high school shop class!
The many mutations of metalHow to use the tools and set up a workspaceThe techniques of shaping and cutting sheet metalSecrets to soldering, welding, and forgingSurface repairs and finishing tricks
Do you know what to do if a pipe in your home leaks or the heating duct needs to be replaced? When confronted with a metal working project around the house, who hasn’t thought about the metal shop class in high school we could have taken or paid better attention to? That real-world knowledge would come in handy when pipes leak or the stainless steel sink starts to show its age. But if you didn’t take shop in high school—or you did but could use a refresher—this book will help!
With Metal Working from the Back to Shop Class series, the handy homeowner “goes back to school” to learn real world know-how that will allow you to tackle metalworking projects and repairs around the house, saving money and guaranteeing good results. Re-learn (or learn for the first time) the basics of working with metal, from understanding the properties of various alloys and the tools to work with them, to the fundamentals of shaping, cutting, and fastening it into various shapes. You’ll even learn how to fire up a forge and how to work with a welder!
Metal is not a mystery; you just need someone to teach you how to work with it, just like that shop class teacher in high school. With helpful illustrations, insightful descriptions, expert secrets to soldering, welding, and forging, techniques for surface repairs and finishing, tips for setting up a workspace, and so much more, Metal Working will teach you what you need to know to tackle DIY projects yourself!
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Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
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Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values.
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ASIN : 1565235401
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date : March 1, 2011
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 136 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781565235403
ISBN-13 : 978-1565235403
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 7.54 x 0.35 x 9 inches
Part of series : Back to Shop Class
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