The expert advice in Welding is directed at young adults, and makes it easy for you 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:- Tools and equipment
- Types of metals
- Welding techniques
- Shop and site safety
- 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.
Expert advice and color photo sequences help young readers and beginners to get started welding safely and with confidence.
