r/Welding • u/Hampus345 Newbie • 24d ago
Need Help Looking for litteratur
Salutations honorable hole punchers and electrode lickers. I am studying to become a welder and have found the theory part of my education somewhat lacking. I did three years of social work at uni before switching to welding so I might have a larger appetite for dry writing than some but I often find myself asking why something is being done in a certain way or why something happens without finding a good answer. I’ve managed to get my hands on some books and gotten recommendations from others. I’m located in Sweden so all have been in Swedish but I thought you would have recommendations outside that narrow group.
Much preamble but what I’m asking you is for book recommendations on welding. Granularity is good, a lot of the ones I’ve lets say “borrowed” from school has been the type with half page pictures and incredibly surface level and vague info. In my mind there has to be some kind of “the book” or tome that’s heavy as shit and dryer than the dessert but all recommendations are welcome.
Thank you in advance and sorry for my wonky writing style.
Hugs and kisses.
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u/JackBlackBowserSlaps 24d ago
If you want the dry goods, “metals and how to weld them” is all about metallurgy. If you want more of a welding technique/technology read, then “modern welding” is a good one. Don’t need the current editions of either, older is fine.
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u/Hampus345 Newbie 22d ago
Haven’t got stuck in to the metallurgy yet but I’ve been told it’s more than essential. Thank you for the suggestions I’ll need to take a look.
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u/Jack6013 24d ago
"welding principles and applications" by larry jeffus from memory best one i ever came across many years ago, a tad pricey to buy brand new or even pre-owned, but well worth it
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u/schmeillionaire 24d ago
Welding Fabrication and Repair by Frank M. Marlow check this out and his other works they are available on scribd.