The Haynes Manual on Welding - Equipment, Materials and Techniques Oxy-acetylene, arc, MIG and TIG

By: Jay Storer .

Welding Manual - The definitive DIY manual on welding. Covers gas, arc, MIG, TIG and plasma welding and cutting techniques.

Includes theory, practical techniques, safety procedures and advice on choosing equipment.
A practical project chapter shows how to use welding equipment to build a trailer.

Equipment, materials and techniques

• Gas welding, brazing and cutting Arc welding
• MIG (wire-feed) welding
• TIG (heli-arc) welding
• Weld aluminium and stainless steel Plasma-arc cutting
• Choosing and using equipment Practical projects

Full colour sections

• Correct flame colours
• Appearance of different joints

Step-by-step insturctions
linked to hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each job.

Haynes Hints
give you valuable inside information, such as how to check the strength of your welds and improve your technique.

Reference Sections

• Tools and workshop tips
• Technical terms explained
• Conversion factors
• Fault finding charts
• Safety precautions
• Fully indexed

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