Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice)
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In this valuable book Tubal Cain takes the reader beyond the superficial or the simply practical with explanations of the composition of steel, its additives, and the effects of different temperatures on its constituents. With a grasp of what changes are actually taking place in the metal the care needed in following the practical processes described becomes understandable and will lead to better and more consistent results. Flame, salt bath and furnace heating are detailed, with information on accurate measurement or recognition of temperature levels. For the average small workshop operative or model engineer the discourses on tool material, hardening and tempering will be of most use, and in this connection this book replaced the author's earlier Hardening and Tempering Engineers' Tools, providing a broader-based, more detailed and up to date examination of the subject. Review: Old School Text Book - Very much an old school type book that may only have been written in the mid 80's but is more reminiscent of a book from the 1920's. In some respects this just shows how much has changed over the last 25 years when a book written in the 80's has more in common with a book from the 20's. Today you expect to get high-res photo's and CAD drawings at the very least not grainy hand drawn black and white images and low-res photographs that only just help illustrate a point. But - it's not necessarily a bad thing. Firstly there is the nostalgia thing going on for people of my age and older. I can connect with a book like this from my days as an engineering cadet in the early 1980's. Putting that aside most of all the author does not treat you like a gibbering moron with an attention span of that of a goldfish. To a younger person this book may feel overly wordy and maybe a bit heavy but I like the fact the author takes a somewhat pontificating stance and covers everything comprehensively. The author Tubal Cain - no idea where that name comes from but he knows his stuff - treats you like a reasoning thinking adult which is rather refreshing given the force fed sound-bites that seem to be associated with 'knowledge' today. So, if you want to understand properly heat treating etc. to a pretty good level of depth then this is an excellent book. Review: Useful book - Useful book
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M**M
Old School Text Book
Very much an old school type book that may only have been written in the mid 80's but is more reminiscent of a book from the 1920's. In some respects this just shows how much has changed over the last 25 years when a book written in the 80's has more in common with a book from the 20's. Today you expect to get high-res photo's and CAD drawings at the very least not grainy hand drawn black and white images and low-res photographs that only just help illustrate a point. But - it's not necessarily a bad thing. Firstly there is the nostalgia thing going on for people of my age and older. I can connect with a book like this from my days as an engineering cadet in the early 1980's. Putting that aside most of all the author does not treat you like a gibbering moron with an attention span of that of a goldfish. To a younger person this book may feel overly wordy and maybe a bit heavy but I like the fact the author takes a somewhat pontificating stance and covers everything comprehensively. The author Tubal Cain - no idea where that name comes from but he knows his stuff - treats you like a reasoning thinking adult which is rather refreshing given the force fed sound-bites that seem to be associated with 'knowledge' today. So, if you want to understand properly heat treating etc. to a pretty good level of depth then this is an excellent book.
J**G
Useful book
Useful book
A**A
surprisingly thorough
A surprisingly thorough and engaging read given the subject! The book covers techniques of quenching and tempering with a lot of time spent initially explaining what happens with the metal as its heated and cooled.
G**F
Useful lil book !
Tis a good book if you are into this sort of thing and not so good if its spoon collecting you are into !
A**C
Does the job
Good book
A**X
Brilliant, 10/10
Very good book, multitudes of useful tips. 100% worth the money it's for. If you want to learn about the processes, go with this. This book is the complete opposite of Knifemaking For Beginners: Top-10 Knifemaking Tools For Beginners And Detailed Guide To Making Your First Knife: (Blacksmithing, How To Blacksmith, ... Making) (Knife Making And Blacksmithing) , which was an absolutely s***source of information. If you want a good book to learn about bladesmithing processes, This one I cannot recommend highly enough.
J**K
Great resource
Great resource as are all the books of this collection, shame they cost so much for a small book.
G**G
Hardening and Tempering
To the normal high standard of the Workshop Practice series. This is a must for anyone starting out and should also be on everyones shelf for reference, unless you can remember everything! Covers every aspect of the topic in an easy to understand style, that is typical of this great master. Having been involved with engineering for 40 years I found that after reading the chapter on Tempering there was a method so easy I can't understad why it's not common practice. Has worked for me with 100% success. In fact there's something to learn in every chapter. Recommended without condition.
J**H
This is a good book for learning the basics.
Having worked 50 years in the industry of mechanical engineering, there is a lot more to know, but this is a good starting point. There are better graphs and pictures in other more modern books. I recommend looking for other sources that are out there. To supplement this book. Tubal Cain is a real character in the Bible. This Tubal Cain has written lots of other books and is well known in model engineering circles Especially in Britain.
L**O
Guida per il fai da te senza troppe pretese scientifiche
Una guida breve di scuola anglosassone (pregi e difetti), quasi esclusivamente dedicata agli acciai al carbonio e molto poco agli acciai che comunemente si utilizzano negli utensili moderni (punte da trapano comprate al ferramenta). Pubblicazione abbastanza datata che risulta ancora attuale per i falegnami.
D**L
Good general knowledge.
I am a retired machinist and most parts that needed heat treating would have been sent out. On some occasion parts would be hardened in the shop but this book would have been a lot of help. I would buy again.
B**P
Good Book
Very informative,it’s the book you need if you intend to do Blacksmith work.Explains in detail the properties of most alloys. Considering buying a few more books from this series.
N**S
tres interessant
très bien expliqué , très bien détaillée , énormément de photos explicites vraiment un must pour un débutant comme moi
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