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OverviewWith this book, the handy homeowner goes back to school to learn how to tackle metalworking projects and repairs around the house, saving money and guaranteeing good results. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Skills Institute PressPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9781565235403ISBN 10: 1565235401 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 01 March 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsMetal comes in many forms *Basics alloys, characteristics, shapes *Cutting cold metal *Shaping with power grinders *Bends and twists *Drilling precise holes *Cutting threads with taps and dies Sheet metal is easy to shape *First steps in working with sheet metal *Cutting a flat metal shape *Folds and bends make three dimensional shapes *Fastening with screws and rivets Working hot metal *Solder makes a quick joint *Forging iron with heat and hammer *Oxyacetylene torch for cutting and welding *Special torch tip for cutting metal *Arc welding *Demo project steel stair rail *Casting molten metal in a sand mold Surface finishes and metal repairs *Getting the most form the bench grinder *Polishing, buffing, texturing *Changing colors with heat and chemistry *Preventing and repairing corrosion damageReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Kelsey is a journalist, an editor and a writer who specialises in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief for Fine Woodworking magazine and the author of several woodworking books. He currently serves as the Editorial Director for Fox Chapel Publishing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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