Fox Chapel Publishings Back To Shop Class: Metalworking

Product Description

With this book, the handy homeowner goes back to school to learn how to tackle metal working projects & repairs around the house, saving money & guaranteeing good results. From installing & maintaining galvanized metal rain gutters & downspouts, to repairing & augmenting ductwork for hot air heating systems, to cutting & joining iron & copper pipe for plumbing repairs & installations, Metal Working will help the handy homeowner tackle many of these tasks himself. Although home metal working is not as widespread as woodworking, many home workshops include metal working equipment. This book will give the reader a basic introduction to metal working tools, skills & techniques. Covering everything from understanding the differences among the various metals & their alloys, to cutting metal with a hacksaw, the reader will learn all the fundamentals of working with metal through to finishing surfaces by grinding, polishing & patinating.