Bible - Which one would be your first choice?

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If one were to procure a copy of a welding "Bible" which would be your first choice?"The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding" published by Lincoln Electric Co."The Welder's Bible" by Don GearyOther preferred publication?- MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Lincoln.  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Lincoln Bible and all the Lincoln case studies you can get.Lincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:Purchased through Lincoln @ $25 plus shipping, it's a no-brainer. http://www.jflfoundation.com/Product...ProductCode=PHLincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:I would not spend the money, Lincoln, Miller most all manufac. provide acces to any and all questions, welding skills and knowledge do not come out of a book only suggestions are made.  Go to a dealer and pick a few of their free handouts on filler metals and processes or go on line.  Them speak with other welders like you are here to get info.
Reply:King James"Never mistake education for intelligence."AIRCO Oxy/AccMiller Thunderbolt
Reply:Originally Posted by EspritKing James
Reply:weldingweb.comIf you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Originally Posted by WyoRoyPurchased through Lincoln @ $25 plus shipping, it's a no-brainer. http://www.jflfoundation.com/Product...ProductCode=PH
Reply:DSW :d"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Lincoln bible. Great book. Excellent reference material. Have it on my shelf.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1That only covers Forge welding
Reply:1. "Metals and How to Weld Them" by Lincoln Welding Foundation, available from Lincoln website2. "Design of Weldments" by Omer Blodgett, also available from Lincoln website(Hey, and I run BLUE machines!)
Reply:Don't worry you will end up with a library, the Lincoln book is a good start. Any AWS books you can get your hands on, Modern Welding, Blueprint Reading For Welders, Pipe Welding Procedures, etc........Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverNew King James.
Reply:My copy of the bible (The Procedure Handbook ..) is really old.  Belonged to some guy named "Moses".   50 cents at the thrift store.By old I mean iron powder electrodes were a recent invention.  A 5 week welding course at Lincoln cost $65."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:My bible is in my head....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I third the nkjv.  Plenty of heat, how to handle and other centuries of great thoughts.
Reply:mine was written by some guy named Darwin.   seriously though, I have the arc welding procedure handbook by Lincoln. pretty much standard text for any welding class.   hence when I bought mine years ago.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:First Church of TIGThe Book of ZAP! kidtigger24  They think I’m crazy, but I know better. It is not I who am crazy. It is I who am MAD!
Reply:+74 on Lincoln, Hobart books suck btw.I forgot how to change this.
Reply:Ever wonder if threads like this cause a spike in sales of some obscure product?Just ordered my copy of the Lincoln book.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbayI would not spend the money, Lincoln, Miller most all manufac. provide acces to any and all questions, welding skills and knowledge do not come out of a book only suggestions are made.  Go to a dealer and pick a few of their free handouts on filler metals and processes or go on line.  Them speak with other welders like you are here to get info.