Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros
By (Author) Eddie Paul
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Motorbooks
15th March 2008
10th March 2008
United States
General
Non Fiction
629.260288
Paperback
160
Width 210mm, Height 270mm, Spine 16mm
628g
Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication, and in this book he gives readers the means to mould their own creations, from dashing fins to gleaming fenders and sliding curves. Written in a straight forward, practicle manner, this engaging book talks about which tools to choose and how to use them; what type of garage space to have and how to use it; how to choose the right material, and how to work with it; from design, to mock-up, choosing forms, to finished product this is an invaluble reference book both for those who want hands-on knowledge and the interested browser.
Beginning as a self-taught welder, painter, metal fabricator, and machinist, Eddie Paul has gone from customizer to creator, designer to inventor. He has built all manner of outrageous mechanical contraptions for the entertainment industry as well as more than 50 cars for movies like Grease, ET, and The Fast and the Furious. His company, which performs an array of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, has served clients as diverse as the Department of Defense, Boeing, and Rockwell. He lives in El Segundo, California.