Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros (Motorbooks Workshop)
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In our mechanized day of mass production, the craft of hand-forming sheet metal into compound curves and dashing fins and fenders is fast becoming a lost art. Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication (among other accomplishments), and in this book he gives readers the means to mold their own sheet metal creations. Paul’s engagingly written book talks about the necessary tools and how to use them; how to choose, prepare and work with the right material; how to make forms and mock-ups, and much more. Whether you want to mold a fender for a custom car or just learn about this intriguing process, Sheet Metal Fabrication is a thoroughly readable reference book and guide, and a uniquely valuable resource. Review: Lots of information - A lot of information,love the book Review: Great insight to car body work - A lot of key topics, huge amount of illustrations. Author shares great experience about work and tools and gives a lot of tips . Very valuable book.
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,117,200 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in Body & Fender Repair #148 in Metallurgy Materials Engineering #326 in Vehicle Owner's Manuals & Maintenance Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 161 Reviews |
R**S
Lots of information
A lot of information,love the book
J**S
Great insight to car body work
A lot of key topics, huge amount of illustrations. Author shares great experience about work and tools and gives a lot of tips . Very valuable book.
E**1
very good reference book
this book is a good read with lots and lots of very relevant info on the subject matter it shows quite a lot of tricks that are used in every day work to achieve the customers desires and in doing so provides plenty of good information and tips to the reader
J**I
So good it was surprising
Sounds silly, but what really got me on this book was the author's introduction. Eddie Paul explained why he enjoyed doing bodywork and forming sheetmetal. Like many things, most anybody can do 85% of it with a little practice. and Mr. Paul expains how to get started and assures the reader that you can do it and it is quite satisfying. The technical discussions in the book are excellent. He lays out the basic concepts of metal composition and metal forming in understandable, yet technically savvy dialogue. Sounds stupid, but not only did Mr. Paul lay out the techniques, he inspired me to try my hand. Not a lot of authors can do that.
A**R
Good introductory book.
Very well written and accessible. It's a good intro to auto body tools and shops in general. It is lacking in specific forming techniques but those can be found at other sources. It will introduce you to what's required for auto body work.
A**R
A very interesting book.!!
The book is very good.!! Beautiful pictures. Everything good explained.!! Receivet the book 2 11 days ahead of scheduled. The book envelope and book was not damaged.
M**R
Big Job Small Technique
Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros (Motorbooks Workshop) Be prepared this book will open your eyes,With it's easy to understand language for the beginners,tips and tricks that will save the pro a lot of time.If you can weld and paint then this book is for you.If you are a pro stuck on how to do a particular Custom job then you NEED this book.+
K**K
Not a lot of text and great pictures make for a welcome addition to my library.
Have not looked close enough to see if the Tips would be useful to Pros.
P**S
Ab raus selber ausprobieren...
Ein tolles Buch, für jeden Interessierten im Bereich Karosseriebau. Egal ob Einsteiger oder Profi ich glaube, es ist für jeden etwas dabei. Obwohl das komplette Buch in Englisch ist, kann ich es trotz allem jeden Empfehlen der nicht sonderlich Sprachbegabt ist. Denn sämtliche Vorgänge werden ausführlich Schritt für Schritt anhand von Bildern deutlich erklärt! Ein muss für jeden Autoliebhaber der sich auch gern selber mal die Hände schmutzig macht! ( Wichtig: Auch das Thema TopChop wird auf den letzten Seiten behandelt)
M**T
great information
excellent detail
M**S
Book had enough info on the Custom Building of Modified ...
Book had enough info on the Custom Building of Modified Rear Fenders for over sized Rear Tires and Wheels. It will be helpful with all the other info that I've collected, to build my new Fenders, which I plan on eventually working into the Stamping Molds so that I can do this for others who want to use over sized Wheels and Tires.
A**6
Just an overview that does not teach much
Looks like some advertising for tool brands... Manual shaping with hammers not covered
P**A
Nice book
Good book, if your interested in Automotive sheetmetal fabrication, then you will find it interesting.
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