Electroplating for Amateurs

Electroplating for Home Machinists is a complete manual detailing the principles and practices of several forms and functions of plating. Featuring the techniques of depositing a thin metallic layer on an object for decoration, corrosion protection, electrical conductivity, wear resistance, and more, this guide provides solutions for small workshops looking to plate with any of the customary metals using simple an inexpensive equipment. Although no longer common practice to electroplate as described, this classic edition is a noteworthy resource for anyone involved in the trade! 

The Home Machinist Series is filled with everything you ever wanted to know about machining and more. I feel quite confident that those who read the whole series, or even just one book, will come away with invaluable and extensive knowledge that will help further their craft.—Shawn Arnold, Publisher CNC WEST magazine

There is a wealth of insightful and easy-to-comprehend information for metalworkers in the five books in the Home Machinist Series from Fox Chapel Publishing. The books are extensively illustrated with photos and illustrations to help readers better understand the content, which is well-organized to serve as handy, long-term machining references.—Alan Richter, Editor at Large, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine

Author Jack Poyner is a professional model engineer involved in all forms of plating. He also recognizes the dividing line between what an average enthusiast would consider practical and what is better suited for experts in the field, making his writing intentional, realistic, and practical for amateurs.