The craft of hand-forming sheet metal is fast becoming a lost art. Author Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication and in this book shares with readers the techniques to shape their own sheet metal creations. Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Trjps for Beginners and Pros covers the necessary tools and how to use them; how to choose, prepare, and work with the most suitable material; how to make bucks, plugs, and mock-ups; and how to cut, bend, form, and join sheet metal.
Whether you want to shape a fender for a custom car, re-create damaged panels, or just learn about this intriguing process, Sheet Metal Fabrication is a thorough reference book and guide, and a uniquely valuable resource every do-it-yourselfer needs.
Features:
- Forming Compound Curves
- Building Forms and Mock-Ups
- Preparing Metals
- Choosing and Using Tools
- Identifying Types of Metals
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Metal Fundamentals
- Pattern Making with Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, and Wood
- Hammer Forming
- Metalworking Tools and How To Use Them
- Big Equipment for Metalwork
- Cut, Bend, and Shape
- Metal Finishing
- Metal Treatment
- Roll Bar Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Projects
- Training Aids
- Manufacturer Source Guide
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