Welding and Metal Fabrication

I borrowed this textbook through a system that allows people to borrow books from almost any library in Michigan. On top of that, I borrowed a number of other welding textbooks. I did this because I was taking a welding class and didn't have the money to buy the textbook our class prescribed (Welding by David J. Hoffman, Kevin R. Dahle and David J. Fisher, 2011). I was able to get the Hoffman book my class prescribed via a library eventually, but it is nowhere near as good as this textbook--Welding and Fabrication by Jeffus. In fact, I recommended it to my welding teacher and she said that was the book they previously used for the welding and fabrication program, but the program wanted to get a book that can be bought in an ebook version, so they switched. What a mistake. Plus, I don't think a single student in our program would prefer an ebook.Anyway, back to the book, this is an easy to read and understand text. It covers way more than any of the other textbooks I looked at without going on and on. It's actually fun and interesting to read--not boring at all. It covers MIG, TIG, STICK, FLUX-CORE, OXY-FUEL WELDING AND CUTTING, BRAZING AND SOLDERING, BLUE PRINT READING (excellent section), PLASMA CUTTING, and TONS of other topics that anyone who actually knows welding will be familiar with. This is the Bible of Welding. It covers everything.ALSO, I liked that after each section, a project was suggested/assigned with all the details of how to do it. No other textbook has this. Why? Don't they think people actually want to make something now that they read the ins and outs of a new welding method? I liked the weather vain project especially."Look Inside" the book preview for a better understanding of all this book covers. I was going memory with my all-caps list above. I just bought this book (FINALLY!!!). It will be my go-to resource on welding as I explore all the projects I have in mind--for MIG welding the parts of some sculptures I'm planning to cast, to some public-use bike hoops. There's a lot to know when it comes to welding--all the machine settings, which gases to use for the metal you select, etc. so keep a good book at your fingertips. I suggest this one, and I rarely feel this confident giving a recommendation. I'm not typically one to be so emphatic about something in particular.

I'm just finishing my first year of welding training at Hennepin Technical College and am currently working as an entry level MIG and TIG welder. This book vastly increased my knowledge of the weldinbg trade. This book covers all the typical welding processes one would learn in said technical setting i.e. (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and OAW). The book also covers multiple cutting processes such as Carbon arc, Plasma, and Oxyfuel cutting. Covering everything from Metallurgy all the way to chapters on Blueprint reading. I highly recomend this book to ANYONE especially someone new to the trade or someone just begining at a vocational school. This book would even be great review or refresher material for anyone whose highly experienced. I've read a handful of other welding textbooks and this is one by far covers the widest range of material.

Very informative and my son is learning more

I have welded/fabricated professionally for over 25 years. This book will help you. I bought it for a 16 year oldthat is just beginning his journey.

Excellent book

This book is far better than most basic books. It covers far more detail, while not delving into some of the mathematics that you might find in the Welding handbook. This is a practical book that reads fast and easy, but is interesting and contains a lot of valuable information and techniques.

Excellent, too the point.

Worth every cent. Advanced training and info. Must have for anyone wanting proper info. It will not substitute for hands on training but will put you ahead of the power curve in every way. Great in depth info on any process you care to brush up on, learn about before purchasing equipment, etc. Extremely well written, illustrations and pics first class. Five star plus!

I found this well written, jargon only used after properly defined. Very informative and covers everything from reading plans to making welds with multiple processes to testing those welds afterwards. Multiple projects to aid in "Hands on" training.

Arrived on timeExactly what I wanted