Sheet Metal Fabrication
Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros
By Eddie Paul

The craft of hand-forming sheet metal into compound curves, and dashing fins and fenders is fast becoming a lost art. Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication and in this book he gives readers the means to mold their own sheet metal creations. Paul’s engagingly written book covers the necessary tools and how to use them; how to choose, prepare, and work with the most suitable material; how to make bucks, plugs, and mock-ups; and how to cut, bend, form, and join sheet metal. Whether you want to shape a fender for a custom car, re-create damaged panels, or just learn about this intriguing process, Sheet Metal Fabrication is a thorough reference book and guide, and a uniquely valuable resource that every do-it-yourselfer needs. Call 800.826.6600 or visit www.motorbooks.com.

Title:    Sheet Metal Fabrication
Author:   Eddie Paul
ISBN-13:   978-0-7603-2794-4
Retail:   $25.95 US, $28.95 CAN; £16.99
Binding:   Paperback
Dimensions:   8.25 x 10.625
Page count:   160
Illustrations:   421 Color Photos
Imprint:   Motorbooks

About the Author, Eddie Paul
Beginning as a self-taught welder, painter, metal fabricator, and machinist, Eddie Paul has gone from customizer to creator, designer to inventor. He has built all manner of outrageous mechanical effects for the entertainment industry as well as hundreds of cars for movies like Grease, ET, and The Fast and the Furious. His company, which performs an array of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, has served clients as diverse as the Department of Defense, Boeing, and Rockwell. He lives in El Segundo, California.