Workshop Materials Book – WPS 30

This book describes the many and varied materials used by model engineers in their workshops such as ferrousand non-ferrous metals, hard and soft woods, plastics,
abrasives, adhesives, bearing materials, ceramic andrefractory materials, castings, electroplating solutions,fuels, gases, lubricants, pickles, polishing materials,
sealants and solders.
This book describes the many varied materials used by model engineers in their workshops such as iron and steel, non-ferrous metals including aluminium,
brass and copper, hard and soft woods and a number of  engineering and other plastics. It also contains details about abrasives, adhesives, bearing materials, ceramics
and refractory materials, coatings, electroplatingsolutions, fuels, gases, lubricants, pickles, polishing materials, sealants and solders. It provides an easy
reference for those seeking the right material for the task or an item specified on plan.
Packed full of useful information, the book is aimed at those who build model locomotives, traction, boat and stationary steam engines, oil, diesel, glow and
petrol engines, gas turbines, artillery pieces, farming appliances, carriages and other road vehicles as well as those who make clocks and workshop tools. It is also
directed at those working with full-size machinery, such as vintage cars, motor and pedal cycles, traction engines
and railway locomotives.
Appendices: Safety; Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations;
Metric/Imperial Conversion Tables; Useful Addresses;
Bibliography
Alex Weiss has a PhD in mechanical engineering and
established his own home workshop more than forty
years ago.
Originally published by Nexus Special Interests Ltd in
1999
Special Interest Model Books edition published in 2005

Specification:
210 x 148 mm
160 pages
91 black and white photographs
13 scale plans & line drawings
82 tables of data
Index
ISBN 978 185486 192 4
Classification: Model Engineering/Metalworking