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The Art of Lead Burning / A practical treatise explaining the apparatus and processes.

Chapter 1: The Art of Lead Burning A PRACTICAL TREATISE EXPLAINING THE APPARATUS AND PROCESSES. 52 ILLUSTRATIONS.
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The manual provides practical instruction on fusing lead without solder, explaining necessary apparatus, hydrogen gas properties, safe generator construction and charging, and connections and flame management. It details seam types and techniques for pipe seams and acid-resistant linings, and addresses special burners and an alternative method using illuminating gas with flux. Chapters cover soft soldering with a blow pipe and applications such as lining chemical and storage tanks, plus precautions, troubleshooting, and the need for careful study and hands-on practice to master the craft safely.

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Title: The Art of Lead Burning

Author: C. H. Fay

Release date: August 18, 2016 [eBook #52835]
Most recently updated: October 23, 2024

Language: English

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The Art of Lead Burning
 
A PRACTICAL TREATISE EXPLAINING THE APPARATUS AND PROCESSES.
52 ILLUSTRATIONS.

By C. H. FAY
Reprinted from
The Metal Worker, Plumber and Steam Fitter.
Published by
DAVID WILLIAMS COMPANY,
232-238 William St., New York,
1905.
Copyrighted, 1905.
By
David Williams Company.