{"product_id":"vintage-welded-steel-tubing-handbooks-bundle","title":"Handbook of Welded Steel Tubing Bundle — Carbon Steel \u0026 Stainless Steel Technical Reference Set | Formed Steel Tube Institute | Vintage","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo matched technical reference handbooks for welding fabricators, engineers, and metalworkers: Handbook of Welded Carbon Steel Tubing and Handbook of Welded Stainless Steel Tubing, both published by the Formed Steel Tube Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis pair covers design data, specifications, cutting methods, advantages of tubing, materials, testing, and detailed technical guidance for working with welded steel tubing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQUICK SPECS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"how to book collection\"\u003eTechnical Reference \/ Engineering Handbook \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTitle 1: Handbook of Welded Carbon Steel Tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTitle 2: Handbook of Welded Stainless Steel Tubing Publisher: Formed Steel Tube Institute, Incorporated Location: Cleveland, Ohio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYear: 1958 (copyright\/revision date) Format: Two-book hardcover bundle, spiral-bound \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBinding: Original spiral binding, metal fasteners, cloth boards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCover: Navy blue cloth with gilt-lettered titles and FST seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePages Book 1 (Carbon Steel): 119 pages Pages Book 2 (Stainless Steel): 36 pages Dimensions: 11 × 9 × 1 inch (approximate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSpecial Features: Technical tables, design data, manufacturing specifications, cutting methods, metal testing procedures, structural formulas, aircraft and structural specifications, beam diagrams, torsion data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProvenance: Original owner's handwritten name on both covers Original Prices: $10.00 each (printed on copyright pages)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCONDITION Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth handbooks are complete and solid. Navy blue cloth covers show light wear from age and handling—minor edge rubbing, light surface marks, no significant tears. Spiral binding is secure and fully functional. Interior pages clean and readable. All technical tables and specifications clearly visible and legible. Original owner's handwritten names add authentic provenance. No missing pages or content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCOLLECTOR'S NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis matched pair of technical handbooks is built for engineers, fabricators, welders, and anyone working with or studying welded steel tubing in both carbon and stainless varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Formed Steel Tube Institute was the authority on tubing standards and specifications—these handbooks contain the working reference material they relied on: design formulas, size and dimension limits, weld specifications, testing procedures, material properties, and real-world fabrication guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA meaningful find for engineers, fabricators, metalworkers, industrial historians, and collectors of technical ephemera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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