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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Artistry makes up for the lack of detail
I agree with the review that states the book is light on technical information. But for what this genre represents (lots of color photos, summaries of technique, and then a bunch of "step by step" - where the steps are pretty darn general - projects) this book is pretty swell. The projects are far more interesting than the very similar "Artisan Welding...
Published on August 6, 2009 by Taylor Bryant
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Title misleading
The Title is(Metal Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques) There is entirely too much of the book on tools and how to use them. I already know how to use the tools but I do need more info. on forming metal. I can get a free Sears tool catalog and have tools. I do not feel that it was worth the $12.95+ shipping. I was looking for the "techniques" on how to do...
Published on August 9, 2007 by Donald R. Haddix
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Title misleading,
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This review is from: Metal: Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques (Hardcover)
The Title is(Metal Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques)
There is entirely too much of the book on tools and how to use them. I already know how to use the tools but I do need more info. on forming metal. I can get a free Sears tool catalog and have tools. I do not feel that it was worth the $12.95+ shipping. I was looking for the "techniques" on how to do the bending, forming, etc. It did not meet my need or expectations.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Artistry makes up for the lack of detail,
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This review is from: Metal: Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques (Hardcover)
I agree with the review that states the book is light on technical information. But for what this genre represents (lots of color photos, summaries of technique, and then a bunch of "step by step" - where the steps are pretty darn general - projects) this book is pretty swell.
The projects are far more interesting than the very similar "Artisan Welding Projects" (from the same publisher, I believe). The main advantage, is that the author is an artist; he covers some beautiful and downright inspiring projects. Some of his tips on project visualization and layout were useful, too. But it is definitely a beginner level book designed to give you a notion of the artistic possibilities of working with metal. If you want a comprehensive technical book on "Forming, Forging and Soldering" (n' welding, too) this ain't it. For that matter, a) it won't be $12.99 or even $22.79; b) it won't be crammed into 160 pages unless you're talking tiny-pocket-bible-sized-type and no pictures; c) it won't likely be geared towards the artist, more likely the auto restoration enthusiast, welders seeking certification or the like. For that level of detail, you'll likely need a small library on discrete subjects. Maybe the Haynes Welding book is for you. For Mig welding, I found the "GMAW (MIG) Welding 1 DVD" sold through Northern Tools' Amazon storefront to be superb. (I'm guessing the rest of the titles are good also, but I can't say.) I'm sure there's a blacksmith's bible or the like, but I can't say what the definitive one would be. Wooweee. I am so good at procrastinating work. I'm outta heeeeeeeer... |
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Metal: Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques by José Antonio Ares (Hardcover - February 2, 2006)
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