Make: Fire: The Art and Science of Working with Propane
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1680450875 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to safely build projects that burn, poof, "boosh," and flare! This complete reference and hands-on guide to working with propane explains how to create a variety of flame effects projects that can be built with common tools and materials.Starting from the basics, this book explains everything you need to know to safely work with propane. Focusing on safety at every step and written by a licensed Flame Effects Operator, this book provides information that has never been brought together in one place. With simple tools, you can build a gorgeous flambeau, a torch capable of melting aluminum, or flame effects that ignite jaw-dropping fireballs in the sky. An essential reference for building projects like fire cannons, forge torches and flaming sculpture, Make: Fire explains the history, chemistry, and combu
Great book! I wanted to make a propane-powered flame thing for an event like Burning Man. I'm an experienced maker, and have closely examined other propane flame effects, so I thought I knew what to do. But it could be dangerous for someone with no experience.This book filled my need perfectly. It goes through some example projects in great detail. It also explains enough of the theory and general principles so it's clear *why* things should be done the way they are. I'm going to build one or two projects from the book to gain experience, then do my own.The book is clear, very well written, and fun to read. I highly recommend it.. Jump Start for Foundry Burner Construction dave kellogg I'm a noobie with hopes of being a hobby metal caster. So far, I've just been accumulating information and materials.The author is very safety oriented, and does a good job of identifying fittings and components are suitable to use with propane. Several chapters are about building fire effects. Even so, I found chapter 2 (Equipment and Parts) and chapter 8 (Venturi Burner - a Ron Reil burner) to be very helpful.Recommended.. "Great background on how to work with and properly handle" according to tom. Great background on how to work with and properly handle Propane. Safety First! Gives the reader all the background and science needed to design very fun propane projects safely. I real enjoyed the detail given to all the parts and assembly tips to make sure you do it right.Wish I had this reference when i started and glad i have in my library now.If your going to poof, get this book.
Few fuels are safer to work with when handled correctly. From the Author Over the years I've become frustrated at the lack of clear information about building projects that utilize propane. But few sources of information explain how to do so. In the course of teaching myself how to build flame effects, foundry burners and other propane based fire projects, I decided that I needed to share what I'd learned with other makers.