The Pipe Fabricators Blue Book

A Timeless Classic! Compact and pocket-sized, this handy reference contains thousands of facts and figures relevant to pipefitters, steamfitters-anyone concerned with layout and installation of pipe. Features Provides answers to all sorts of problems indigenous to power and industrial pipebending, and the fabrication of welding fittings in both shop and field. Logically categorizes all material according to job description, supporting each working table with a clear example of how to use it. Includes a special reference section that gives instant data on the 24 most useful on-the-job subjects, such as spark tests for metals, sheet metal weights, valve types, weights and measures, and many more. Discusses all types of bends; elbows, tees, and crosses; plastic pipe; soldering and brazing; travel and run; fitting dimensions; threading pipe; relative physical properties; and more.

2014 printing has revised text.

Most pipe fitters are well trained in the practical aspects of the job, but lack the needed math skills. The only way to be secure in your work is to increase your skill level in math to the point that you have the tools necessary to do your job.

"Great book, worth every penny." This book teaches how to use the common pipe wrap around in uncommon ways. In no time flat, the easy to follow step-by-step directions will have you using a Pipe Wrap Around to Layout 1. Elbows, 2. 2-Piece Miters (any angle), 3. Multi-Piece Miters (any angle), 4. Tees, 5. Orange peel caps, 6. Bull plugs, 7. Reducers, 8. Laterals. 9. And more. Includes QUICK TIPS on good layout skills and practices for saving you time and making your job easier! This book will teach you the skills needed to use a Pipe Wrap Around to become the best Pipefitter on the job. For the first time in print "How to use a Pipe Wrap Around" brings together into one place the collected experience of years of pipefitting with a Pipe Wrap Around! The book covers basic to advanced uses and functions of the simple Pipe Wrap Around. Want to have some fun? Walk onto a job site and actually use a Pipe Wrap Around for something other than squaring the end of your pipe. Chances are you will have more than one person asking how you learned it or commenting on your skill. Ever wondered how to use a Pipe Wrap Around? Is it good for more than just squaring up the end of the pipe? What are all the numbers and table actually for? In this book, you will get answers to all those questions and more.

Very Good,No Highlights or Markup,all pages are intact.