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Electrical Wiring Practice, Sixth Edition, incorporates the recently released Australian and New Zealand Wiring Standards, AS/NZS 3000:2000. Taking a practical approach, the two volumes cover the recommended practices outlined by the Standards Board, using figures as visual tools for learning and teaching. In addition to providing books for students and teachers of electrical wiring, Electrical Wiring Practice supplies electrical trades professionals with up-to-date references to incorporate the new Standards into industry practice

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The Science and Practice of Welding, now in its tenth edition and published in two volumes, is an introduction to the theory and practice of welding processes and their applications. Volume 2, The Practice of Welding, is a comprehensive survey of the welding methods in use today and gives up-to-date information on all types of welding methods and tools. Processes described include manual metal arc welding (MMA or SMAW); gas shielded metal arc welding (MIG, MAG or GMAW); tungsten inert gas shielded welding (TIG or GTAW) and plasma arc (PA) and cutting. Resistance, flash butt and oxy-acetylene welding are also included. Cutting processes are given a separate chapter. Thi... read more

The Science and Practice of Welding, now in its tenth edition and published in two volumes, is an introduction to the theory and practice of welding processes and their applications. Volume I, Welding Science and Technology, explains the basics principles of physics, chemistry and metallurgy as applied to welding. The section electrical principles includes a simple description of the silicone diode and resistor, the production and use of square wave, and one-knob stepless control of welding current. There is a comprehensive section on non-destructive testing (NDR) and destructive testing of welds and crack tip opening displacement testing. The text has been brought com... read more

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For custom car builders today, one of the biggest expenses - and a make-or-break feature of the build - is the paint job. Now, with the expert help of one of the country's top custom painters, readers can learn to custom paint their own cars, from design to finishing touches. With the attention to detail and keen sense of style that have made her the most sought-after custom painter working today, JoAnn Bortles offers step-by-step instructions for achieving that professional look at home. Her book provides detailed advice on every step from base coating to artwork and airbrushing to clear coating and troubleshooting, with special emphasis on designing and executing ela... read more

Learn the latest money-saving techniques for troubleshooting and repairing any Briggs & Stratton engine, new or old! This book is aimed at do-it-yourselfers, lawn mower repair shops, and vocational tech students. New to this edition are: the latest advances in overhead valves, carburetion, alternators, torque limits, and bolt tightening sequences.

The definitive 'book of the trade' for trainees in fitting and machining, related areas, qualified tradespeople and for keen home hobbyists. The practical focus, clear explanations and hundreds of diagrams and photographs make Fitting and Machining the most widely accepted text in this area. A comprehensive index ensures the book is easy to use.