Directed at young adults, the expert advice in Welding makes it easy
to get started safely and with confidence, whether you want to fabricate
your own designs or repair vehicles, fences, and more.
As a self-sufficient do-it-yourselfer, welding is a skill you need in
your portfolio of know-how. In this installment in the National FFA
Organization (Future Farmers of America)-licensed Everything You Need
to Know series, experienced welding instructor Todd Bridigum shows young
adults how to get started and then safely and self-assuredly acquire
these valuable skills. Some topics covered include:
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Tools and equipment
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Types of metals
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Welding techniques
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Shop and site safety
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Types of joints
All popular types of welding variants are covered: gas welding,
shielded metal arc (or stick) welding, gas metal arc welding
(MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (TIG), brazing, and
soldering. The book is completely illustrated with captioned,
step-by-step color photography that helps you fully understand the
techniques described.
With this thorough and fully illustrated all-color tutorial by an
experienced welding teacher, you can get on the path fabricating and
fixing metals on your own.