Not bad, not great
The book came in a timely manner and in good condition.
I ordered other books that were superior to this one.
How to weld
The book is good for starters. It is a bit vague on the basics but informative. A good starter book.
Above average instructional manual.
I found this book to have strong basic/beginner information as advertised. Some foggy areas are clearer to me now. The section on welding projects could have been left out and additional instructional materials provided.
Good book for developing a working vocabulary.
The book provides a basic footing in welding. I simply used the book to develop a working vocabulary before I began learning how to weld.
Great book despite the other reviews.
I thought this book was worth reading. Yes, I've read the other reviews that said it was too simplified and for idiots but for someone who has never welded, or like me has not welded since high school, it covers the basics. It gives a good comparison of different technologies (Oxy, SMAW, MIG, TIG and plasma) the pros/cons of each. No, this book will not teach you how to weld like a pro but it is a good starting point if you want to learn about the various technologies or trying to decide what type of welder you want or need to get started. The Welder's Handbook (Finch) is also a good beginner's guide.
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