Metals and How to Weld Them

By: T.B. Jefferson

Narrated by: Rodney Louis Tompkins

Metals and How to Weld Them (1954) by T.B. Jefferson and Gorham Woods is a practical manual which describes the structure of various metals used in industry, their mechanical and physical properties, and the processes and procedures necessary for welding them. The non-technical writing style makes it accessible to a broad spectrum of listeners or students.

Public Domain (P)2020 Museum Audiobooks

Excellent information

The first review almost steered me away from this book. Perhaps the copy he has is the 2nd addition and this is the 1st addition. Either way this book will soon be 70 years past when it was first published in 1954. Certainly it isn't the best reference for the most recent findings.

However, I would bet that the majority of what you'll find here is still quite accurate and very relevant. If you are into welding you'll likely learn plenty by listening to this book. It seems to be the most comprehensive volume available on audible. It would be amazing to see this book updated.

Well read delivery

still good info and I'll be returning to it periodically as I learn more and increase my skill.

A book to pass the time.

I would be less interested in this book if I had to just sit down and read it. Luckily I have been able to listen to it several times over while at work. Quite a fitting read for a welder/fitter by trade. It provides great information. Utilization of the “learning by osmosis approach” has proven to be quite beneficial in increasing my understanding or metal materials and the processes used to join them. Highly recommended. A wonder book to pass working hours.

better than expected for technical content.

the narrator was fantastic. the material was really good.
some of the pronunciations drove me crazy though and the editors failed the narrator... silicon... silicone... vast difference. si-lih-kahn... not si-loh-cone... one is sand, one is augmentation material.
other than a few instances of this.
amazing job by the narrator conveying a very good. but very technical text to the listener.
you still need the print or another in print to reference. but this is a great companion resource.

ABSOLUTELY NOT IMPRESSED

I was following along with the book and the author skips all kinds of information, numbers and percents and they are different on the audio then labeled in the book. If you dont have the book you would never notice anything but the author skips so much important information. It just really pissed me off. I cant trust the author on anything he is reading.