Beginning Welder

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It was suggested I make a new thread, so, here goes.I am looking to learn to begin welding- I know absolutely nothing about it, and searched the forum and found a few threads which I read.Is there a book or books I can read to get an idea of the underlying principles and terminology?Thanks.Nelson(LI, NY)Hobby-Machinist.com - The Friendly Machinist Forum®My toys: South Bend Heavy 10L Lathe (1973)Burke #4 Milling Machine (1946)Van Norman #12 Milling Machine (1942)South Bend 14" Drill Press
Reply:Hey Nelson,If you go to Amazon, type in "Welding" in the search window. There are hundreds & very reasonably priced. I have a small welding library from Amazon. Here's the link:[ame]http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?field-keywords=welding&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&x=19&y=15[/ame]DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:This is a pretty common textbook for welding courses (mine included) I bought mine used from the same place.Good reading and the illustrations are excellent.Welding Principles and Applicationsby Larry Jeffus[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Welding-Principles-Applications-Larry-Jeffus/dp/1418052752[/ame]Enjoy!Eric
Reply:Originally Posted by Welding_SwedeThis is a pretty common textbook for welding courses (mine included) I bought mine used from the same place.Good reading and the illustrations are excellent.Welding Principles and Applicationsby Larry Jeffushttp://www.amazon.com/Welding-Princi.../dp/1418052752Enjoy!Eric
Reply:in addition to reading up, look for a video on oxyacetylene welding..it will make the book make sense..
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Reply:Originally Posted by Welding_SwedeThis is a pretty common textbook for welding courses (mine included) I bought mine used from the same place.Good reading and the illustrations are excellent.Welding Principles and Applicationsby Larry Jeffushttp://www.amazon.com/Welding-Princi.../dp/1418052752Enjoy!Eric