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Price: $40.00 as of 11/07/2009 09:04 EST
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.1923
EAN: 9781557882394
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 1557882398
Label: HPBooks
Manufacturer: HPBooks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 153
Publication Date: April 01, 1996
Publisher: HPBooks
Studio: HPBooks
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For many years, race cars of all types have been constructed with lightweight materials other than aluminum or steel. The application of this space-age technology is also becoming more widely used on street cars as stronger materials are developed, costs become lower, and techniques are simplified. This book is a comprehensive technical handbook on the most current technology behind fiberglass and other composite materials.
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The short answer is "this book is awesome". This guy explains the how and the why, and the "whys" he includes are there because it's important to understand them. He doesn't bother with minute details that are irrelevant or insignificant, but certainly made me feel like I "safely" understand the details that are important to know. Not only does he give a good basis on which one can get started with fiberglass and other composite materials themselves, but he also provides a good basis on how to ... Read More
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This book is excellent for the new to the field. Book provides with theory, reference and step by step examples with real life projects. Hints for the correct procedures and even what to do when things go wrong. Photos give excellent references and theres even a section that tells you in intricate detail how to mount your own shop be it home based or huge comercial grade.It is a must buy for everyone considering to do this as a full time or part time job like me.
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This book proven to be an excellent overview, as many of it previous reviews have stated. As an introduction to the subject, I would definately recommend this book.
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This book was excellent for the beginner trying to build anything out of fiberglass. It covers all the bases, gives enough information to do it right the first time.
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This book is very good about covering a range of topics that arise when considering to begin and entry level composite work. It also describes how far composites could be taken given the time and money.
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