Richard Ferguson wrote:

So what would be a good reference book for welding? I should say that I
have an engineering degree, but did not get especially good grades in
the materials classes that I took.

"Modern Welding", the latest edition, is a good encyclopedia-style reference
book. I check out the 2000 edition from the Kirkland library every so often,
haven't wanted it enough to fork over $70 plus for it yet.

Grant