
Workshop Materials
Alex Weiss(Author)
Special Interest Model Books (Publisher)
Published on 12. August 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85486-192-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book describes the many varied materials used by model engineers in their workshops such as iron and steel, non-ferrous metals including aluminium, brass and copper, hard and soft woods and a number of engineering and other plastics. It also contains details about abrasives, adhesives, bearing materials, ceramics and refractory materials, coatings, electroplating solutions, fuels, gases, lubricants, pickles, polishing materials, sealants and solders. It provides an easy reference for those seeking the right material for the task or an item specified on plan. Packed full of useful information, the book is aimed at those who build model locomotives, traction, boat and stationary steam engines, oil, diesel, glow and petrol engines, gas turbines, artillery pieces, farming appliances, carriages and other road vehicles as well as those who make clocks and workshop tools. It is also directed at those working with full-size machinery, such as vintage cars, motor and pedal cycles, traction engines and railway locomotives.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Fox Chapel Publishers International
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
219 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85486-192-4 (9781854861924)
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Person
Alex Weiss has a PhD in mechanical engineering and established his own home workshop more than forty years ago.
Content
Iron and Steel. Aluminium. Copper. Other Non-Ferrous Metals. Selecting Materials. Plastics. Wood. Refractory and Abrasive Materials. Jointing Materials. Cleaning, Etching, Pickling and Plating Fluids. Coatings, Fuels, Lubricants. Other Workshop Materials. Appendices: Safety. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations. Metric/Imperial Conversion Tables. Useful Addresses. Bibliography.