Hot and Cold Connections for Jewellers
Author(s): Tim McCreight
This is a bench reference book for all jewellers. In it the author discusses various ways of joining parts. These methods include: cold connections (staples, rivets etc), hot connections (soldering, brazing and welding), and adhesives. In a no-nonsense manner, the author provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining the techniques in a simple fashion. He carefully discusses when to use the various methods, the pros and cons of each and the pitfalls to be wary of. There is also a clear discussion about materials and equipment. In short, it contains all one needs to know about practical joining.
Product Information
No other book available just on this subjectIn the popular wirobound formatFilled with useful diagramsClear and easy to follow text
'This is a book which does exactly what it claims. Clear instructions and illustrations combine with the layout for ease of use and the author brings his three decades of experience to bear on techniques the book has a place in the workshop of any halfway serious jewellery maker.' Art Book Review (August 2007)
Tim McCreight is a well-known American author, teacher and jeweller. He has been working with metals since 1973. He has an MFA from Bowling Green University and he taught for over 30 years at a number of schools, including the Maine College of Art. He consults for industry, teaches workshops internationally, and he is the author of 16 previous books including our own Working with Precious Metal Clay.
General Fields
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- : a&cblack
- : a&cblack
- : 0.396
- : 15 September 2007
- : 230mm X 150mm X 15mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Tim McCreight
- : Spiral bound
- : 739.274
- : 112
- : 150+ b&w drawings
