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Electroplating for Amateurs: Classic Reference for Small Workshops (Fox Chapel Publishing) Metal-Plating Techniques for Decoration, Corrosion Protection, Electrical Conductivity, and Wear Resistance
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Product Description The complete classic manual to electroplating! Techniques for depositing a thin metallic layer on an object for decoration, corrosion protection, electrical conductivity, wear resistance, and more Valuable resource for amateurs, model engineers, and small workshops wishing to plate with any of the customary metals Author Jack Poyner is a professional model engineer involved in all forms of plating Classic edition is noteworthy historically, as it's no longer common practice to electroplate as described An insightful resource for home machinists and model engineers, Electroplating for Amateurs is a complete manual detailing the principles and practices of several forms and functions of plating. Detailing the techniques of depositing a thin metallic layer on an object for decoration, corrosion protection, electrical conductivity, wear resistance, and more, this guide provides solutions for small workshops looking to plate with any of the customary metals using simple and inexpensive equipment. Although electroplating materials and methods are much improved from some shown inside this classic edition, it is still an incredibly useful resource for makers everywhere. This 64-page classic handbook features an introduction to and the basic principles of electroplating as well as various fundamental techniques and insightful sections on electrical supply, the electroplating tank, cleaning the substrate, the electrolyte, electroforming and electroplating on non-conductors, electroless electroplating, the finishing of aluminum and its alloys, and more. You'll find helpful diagrams and charts throughout the book alongside the classic text. Author Jack Poyner is a professional model engineer involved in all forms of plating. He is aware of what's valuable for beginners and what is best suited for experts, making this guide thoughtful, useful, and practical for amateurs. Although no longer common practice to electroplate as described, this classic edition of Electroplating for Amateurs is a noteworthy resource for anyone involved in the trade! "The Home Machinist Series is filled with everything you ever wanted to know about machining and more. I feel quite confident that those who read the whole series, or even just one book, will come away with invaluable and extensive knowledge that will help further their craft."—Shawn Arnold, Publisher CNC WEST magazine "There is a wealth of insightful and easy-to-comprehend information for metalworkers in the Home Machinist Series. The books are guaranteed to serve as handy, long-term machining references."—Alan Richter, Editor at Large, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine Review The Home Machinist Series is filled with everything you ever wanted to know about machining and more. I feel quite confident that those who read the whole series, or even just one book, will come away with invaluable and extensive knowledge that will help further their craft.-- "Shawn Arnold, Publisher CNC WEST magazine" There is a wealth of insightful and easy-to-comprehend information for metalworkers in the five books in the Home Machinist Series from Fox Chapel Publishing. The books are extensively illustrated with photos and illustrations to help readers better understand the content, which is well-organized to serve as handy, long-term machining references.-- "Alan Richter, Editor at Large, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine" From the Back Cover "The Home Machinist Series is filled with everything you ever wanted to know about machining and more. I feel quite confident that those who read the whole series, or even just one book, will come away with invaluable and extensive knowledge that will help further their craft."—Shawn Arnold, Publisher CNC WEST magazineAlthough electroplating materials and methods are much improved from some shown inside this classic edition, it is an incredibly useful resource for makers everywhere. Electroplating for Amatuers is a complete manual detailing the p
