A prime reference book on glassfibre materials and techniques. Includes information on methods and materials, and covers models, boats, cars and all types of GRP work.
This title, which replaced the very popular Electroplating for the Amateur, will be of value to model engineers and small workshops wishing to plate with any of the customary metals using simple equipment.
Since the publication of the first book, the author has designed and built several more engines ranging from a delightful little turbine to a larger engine in the... Læs mere
Joining metal by one form or another of soft and hard soldering, or brazing with various alloys, are run-of-the-mill jobs in model and light engineering workshops. Tubal Cain... Læs mere
Few mechanics are entirely devoid of springs of one sort or another, but satisfactory operation rests on details such as spring strength and degree of movement. This book explains the property of each type of spring, plus essential materials and methods.
Making twenty-two simple but useful adjuncts to the tool kit for bench and lathe use, none taking any more than 3 to 4 hours or involving special materials, yet each able to... Læs mere
This book is regarded as the perfect introduction to casting work in common metals. This new edition brings everything right up to date additional copy with new photographs and redrawn illustrations of the latest amateur foundry technology.
This is the definitive guide to the art, aimed at not only the experienced turner but also at the novice. Tom Walshaw provides comprehensive chapters on purpose -built ornamental... Læs mere
This manual quickly takes the newcomer to foam modelling techniques up to expert level. This completely revised edition describes the choice of foam, materials for... Læs mere
The third edition of this book updates the reader on the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited since the second edition published in 2007 and includes 82 new photos
A compilation of material originally published in the specialist hobby magazine Model Boats in which master modeller Brian King has passed on many gems of detailed experience to... Læs mere
This superb book was initially published in 1998 and has been out of print for several years. This new edition has been updated to show the most recent developments in all areas relating to the heavy horse industry.