A guide to welding, this book covers what a beginner needs to know to work safely and productively with welding equipment. Starting with the basics of setting up a welding outfit and with a focus on oxyacetylene welding, it discusses various processes, fuels, equipment, supplies and welding techniques in an easy-to-understand format.

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