Metal working projects confront every homeowner. From installing and maintaining galvanized metal rain gutters and downspouts, to repairing and augmenting ductwork for hot-air heating systems, to cutting and joining iron and copper pipe for plumbing repairs and installations, Metal Working will help the handy homeowner tackle many of these tasks himself, saving money and guaranteeing good results.
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, and techniques. Covering everything from understanding the differences among the various metals and their alloys, to cutting metal with a hacksaw, the reader will learn all the fundamentals of working with metal through finishing surfaces by grinding, polishing an paginating.
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· Money-saving tips and techniques for making home repairs
· Includes a chapter on working with sheet metal
Many home workshops already include metal working equipment so the reader can jump right into a project without having to purchase new tools
Author description
John Kelsey is a journalist, an editor, and a writer specialising in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and a publisher of woodworking and home building books at Taunton Press. He is author of several woodworking books, including Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn, and Kid Crafts: Woodworking. He currently serves as the Editorial Director at Fox Chapel Publishing.
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