The Welder's Bible Author:Don Geary Several advances in welding have occurred since this perennial bestseller was first published more than a decade ago, among them a variety of new processes, fuels, equipment, supplies, and techniques designed to make welding safer and easier. All of these developments have been incorporated into the latest edition of The Welder's Bible-the ideal... more » hands-on learning tool for beginners and an excellent bench reference for experienced welders. Don Geary tells novices everything they need to know to begin working productively with welding equipment. He describes in clear, well-illustrated terms how to identify and use various metals, select tools and gases, put together a welding toolkit, work with fluxes and solder, employ special brazing techniques-even how to assemble a fully functional home workshop. Although he devotes an entire chapter to safety, Geary stresses it throughout the book, outlining all the hazards of welding and the precautions welders should take.« less