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Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
by Harold P Manly
Publisher Comments
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts... (read more)

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Handbook of Jig & Fixture Design
Handbook of Jig & Fixture Design
by William E. Boyes
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This comprehensive handbook explains the basic principles as well as advanced designs and applications for flexible systems and numerically controlled machines. Chapters include: predesign analysis and fixture design procedures; tooling for numerical... (read more)

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American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
by Henry J. Kauffman
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Long considered one of the most authoritative and useful books on the subject. Not only does the book survey the history and the development of these historic products, from functional buttons and spoons to the more sophisticated candlesticks, tankards,... (read more)

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Ornamental Ironwork an Illustrated Guide To Its Design History & Use in American Architecture
Ornamental Ironwork an Illustrated Guide To Its Design History & Use in American Architecture
by Susan Southworth
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Reissue of a 1978 work focusing on numerous examples of the beauty and utility of both cast and wrought iron forms. Abundantly illustrated. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)... (read more)

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Handbook of Dimensional Measurement, Fourth Edition
Handbook of Dimensional Measurement, Fourth Edition
by Mark A Curtis
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Includes over 12 years of improvements and innovations made by the leading manufacturers of dimensional measurement equipment, hardware, and machinery from the last edition. Describes equipment, hardware, and machinery in explicit narrative detail... (read more)

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The Farm Welding Handbook
The Farm Welding Handbook
by Richard Finch
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Today, with a bit of investment and practice, farmers can safely and efficiently make their own repairs to metal equipment and structures. Farm Welding begins with chapters on setting up a home shop specifically for farm-welding needs, as well as welding... (read more)

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Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Compliance Handbook for the Metalworking Industries
Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Compliance Handbook for the Metalworking Industries
by Richard P. Pohanish and Stanley A. Greene
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This unique handbook provides operators and technicians in the metalworking, machining, and metal finishing industries with an easy-to-use, single-volume guide to the hazardous materials commonly found in the above sectors. Containing detailed... (read more)

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Machinery's Handbook Guide
Machinery's Handbook Guide
by John Milton Amiss
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For use in conjunction with the 25th edition of Machinery's Handbook. Contains examples and test questions with answer keys on the use of tables, formulas, and general data. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)... (read more)

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Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork
Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork
by Theodore Menten
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Derived from now-unavailable sources, this anthology presents extensive documentation of the full range of Art Nouveau ironwork. Its 137 royalty-free photographs depict the gates, railings, balconies, doorways, staircases, elevator cages, grilles... (read more)

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Metal: Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques
Metal: Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques
by Jose Antonio Ares
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Metal is an unusually satisfying medium for many artists, but working in metal requires a considerable amount of specialized knowledge and practical skill. This book teaches those skills. It makes a fine textbook for apprentice metalworking artists... (read more)

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Welding Fabrication & Repair Tips
Welding Fabrication & Repair Tips
by Frank M Marlow
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Written by the coauthor of the best-selling book Welding Essentials, this practical guide provides insights, ideas, and tips for solving real-world fabrication problems. By presenting a broad range of methods from different welding specialties and a... (read more)

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Automobiles and Sheet Metal Boats
Automobiles and Sheet Metal Boats
by William Neubecker
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What a book! Especially if you want to build an automobile. No, not a modern streamlined sports car. I'm talking about those early chain drive beasts that competed in around-the-world races off road back before World War One...machines that might have... (read more)

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Handbook of Non-Ferrous Metal Powders: Technologies and Applications
Handbook of Non-Ferrous Metal Powders: Technologies and Applications
by Oleg Neikov
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The manufacture and use of the powders of non-ferrous metals has been taking place for many years in what was previously Soviet Russia, and a huge amount of knowledge and experience has built up in that country over the last forty years or so. Although... (read more)

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Computer Aided Manufacturing 2ND Edition
Computer Aided Manufacturing 2ND Edition
by Tien Chang
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Using a strong science-based and analytical approach, this book provides a modern description of CAM from an engineering perspective to include design specification, process engineering, and production. The Third Edition of Computer Integrated... (read more)

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Elementary Forge Practice
Elementary Forge Practice
by Robert Harcourt
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The purpose of this book is to give the student of forge practice an understanding of fundamental operations employed, it being realized that many applications of these operations can be learned only through connection with commercial work. To this end... (read more)

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Practical Casting: A Studio Reference
Practical Casting: A Studio Reference
by Tim McCreight
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Practical Casting explains many aspects of small scale casting with clarity and comprehesion. Readers will appreaciate the hundreds of helpful drawings, and advanced craftspepole will find shortcuts that make their work more efficient. Included in... (read more)

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ASM Handbook, 10th Edition. Volume 18: Friction, Lubrication & Wear Technology
ASM Handbook, 10th Edition. Volume 18: Friction, Lubrication & Wear Technology
by ASM International
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**** With v.4 (mid-1991) the great series Metals Handbook (cited in BCL3, Sheehy) was renamed the ASM Handbook to allow inclusion of non-metallic materials--the new broader interest of this association. The 99 articles in 8 sections are contributed by... (read more)

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Metallurgical Failure Analysis
Metallurgical Failure Analysis
by Charlie Brooks
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Identifies the conditions that lead to fracture in metal parts, and explains the best methods for determining the causes of failure. Points out how macroscopic fracture features are related to the general aspects of solid mechanics, and how the common... (read more)

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Monster Garage
Monster Garage
by Richard Finch
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Want to learn how to weld just like they do on Monster Garage? This invaluable guide to welding covers techniques used for Indy and NASCAR race cars, experimental aircraft, and other applications requiring high-quality welds, including welding 4130 steel,... (read more)

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Elementary Wrought Iron
Elementary Wrought Iron
by J. W. Bollinger
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Table of Contents Introduction Materials and Tools: The Anvil and the Forge Operations: Building A Forge Fire, Measuring and Laying Off, Cutting, Tapering, Upsetting, Flaring, Twisting, Making Bends Over the Anvil, Shaping an Eye, Shaping A Ring,... (read more)

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