128 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Paperback)

Arc Welding presents the fundamentals, skills techniques of this welding process. Presented in 36 easy-to-understand units with numerous illustrations, the approach of this text assists comprehension of material. Write-in design of the facilitates self-paced learning and evaluation of student progress.

Item #: BK398

Don Meador

Shows how to build a welder's Carbon Arc Torch from 2" x 4" pieces of wood, threaded rod, and 3/4" square steel  tube. This holds two carbon rods (available from welding suppliers and farm stores) about 1/4" apart while an electric arc flames between the tips to produce a heat source of about 9000 Deg. F. An electric arc welder and welder's helmet are required to use the torch.

30 pages, 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 , 20 illustrations (Paperback)

Item #: BK363

Don Meador

Meador reclaims and updates an old technology once used to power carbon arcs. Experiment with carbon arc torches, carbon lamps, and carbon arc furnaces using the water resistor described in this book. The first third of the book explains the technical equations involved in designing a water resistor - how to calculate the amount of water to use, how to calculate the time required for the water to heat up and cool down, and how to calculate and modify a transformer so that the current in a carbon arc can be monitored. The other two-thirds of the book is a step by step project of how to build a water resistor using common plumbing parts, an inexpensive transformer, and a plastic bucket. With the detailed information in this book, it is possible to design a water resistor that can even be used as a  ower source for arc welding using coated welding rods.

5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 52 pages, 16 illustrations

Item #: BK728

52 pages (Paperback)

For those who have diligently tried and failed, this easy to understand, well-illustrated volume covers the topic of forge welding quite well with easy to understand instructions on the use of flux, scarfing to a finished weld, and many other topics. Heath covers the details of what to look for in the fire, the "wet look" on the iron, how to prepare a fire, and other subtle details that must be mastered before a weld can be "poped".

Item #: BK582

Don Meador

Meador shows how to identify the batteries that have carbon rods, how to remove them, and how to clean them. The rods can then be ground up to make graphite powder, or the rods can be coated with brass so that they can be used to make electric arcs for lighting and arc welding.

5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 19 pages, 7 illustrations

Item #: BK729

752 pages, 8-3/4 x 11 (Hardcover)

A comprehensive text that covers the theory, fundamentals, equipment, and techniques of welding. It has long been the standard for teaching students all facets of welding technology. The text provides in-depth discussions of all major welding and cutting processes used in production and repair, in addition to information on reading welding symbols, inspecting and testing welds, and getting a job in the welding industry. Both US Conventional and SI Metric measurements are provided in the text. 9th Edition

Item #: BK257

Bowditch & Bowditch

Introduces students to the fundamentals of gas welding processes in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.  The combination text and workbook approach allows the student to work at his or her own pace.  Heavily illustrated with line drawings and photos to enhance understanding.  Includes new units covering out-of-position welding, inspection, soldering, and additional welding techniques.  Major topics include safety, gases, metal identification, welding symbols, welding joints, and backhand and forehand welding techniques.

130 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Paperback)

Item #: BK265

Hoever

Over 450 black-and-white photographs, copyright-free, show ironwork masterpieces from all over Europe-doors, gates, railings, grilles, doorknockers, locks, lanterns, candelabra, firedogs, chandeliers, much more.  Beautiful examples from Notre Dame; Chichester Catherdral; Barcelona Cathedral; Fredericksborg Castle, Denmark; Versailles; scores of other sites.

320 pages, 8-3/8 x 11-1/4 (Paperback)

Item #: BK602

Cain

Joing metals by one form or another of soft or hard soldering, or brazing with various alloys, are run-of-the-mill jobs in model and light engineering workshops, so much so that little thought is given to whether there might be a quicker, more efficient or less expensive means of achieving the required end.  In Soldering and Brazing respected writer Tubal Cain examines in detail the processes, equipment and materials and explains what is happening in the joints as they are made, with practical examples, test pieces, tabulated data etc., adding up to a thorough and comprehensive book.

88 pages, 5-3/4 x 7-1/4 (Paperback)

Item #: BK272

40 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (Paperback)

Take a mixture of powdered aluminum and iron oxide, ignite it, and stand back! Within seconds the mixture flames to twice the temperature of molten steel, and from the bottom of the special crucible comes molten iron. In 1914 Thermit was a cheap and simple way to weld heavy iron. (Much the same stuff as the fuel in the solid rocket boosters that put the space shuttle into orbit! Same stuff that was painted onto the skin of Hindenburg that caused it to burn so quickly! ---as reported recently in a Nova program on PBS) Learn about the invention of Thermit process, welding rail, special crucible and rail molds, butt welding of pipes, broken locomotive frames, and much more. You get detailed information on the chemistry involved, how to set and preheat pieces, how and why to add nickel or titanium, the use of Thermit in foundry practice, examples including photos of repairs on a torpedo boat rudder, a locomotive frame, even a steamboat paddlewheel axle!

Item #: BK311

350 pages, 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 (Paperback)

This hands-on guide to welding covers everything a beginner needs to know to work safely and productively with welding equipment. Starting with the basics of setting up a welding outfit and with a focus on oxyacetylene welding, this book discusses new processes, fuels, equipment, supplies and welding techniques in an easy-to-understand format. It even covers safety issues and how to set up your own welding workshop. it also provides welding projects for beginners to try out what they've learned. Its an ideal hands-on learning tool for beginners and an excellent bench reference for experienced welders.

Item #: BK293