| Contents |
Preface. About the author. Section 1: Exploring Careers in Agricultural Mechanics. Unit 1: Mechanics in the world of agriculture -- Unit 2: Career options in the agricultural mechanics. Section 2: Using the Agricultural Mechanics Shop. Unit 3: Shop orientation and procedures -- Unit 4: Personal safety in agricultural mechanics -- Unit 5: Reducing hazards in agricultural mechanics -- Unit 6: Shop cleanup and organization. Section 3: Hand Woodworking and Metalworking. Unit 7: Hand tools, fasteners, and hardware -- Unit 8: Layout tools and procedures -- Unit 9: Selecting, cutting, and shaping wood -- Unit 10. Fastening wood -- Unit 11: Finishing wood -- Unit 12: Identifying, marking, cutting, and bending metal -- Unit 13: Fastening metal. Section 4: Power Tools in the Agricultural Mechanics Shop. Unit 14: Portable power tools -- Unit 15: Woodworking with power machines -- Unit 16: Adjusting and maintaining power woodworking equipment -- Unit 17: Metalworking with power machines. Section 5: Project Planning. Unit 18: Sketching and drawing projects -- Unit 19: Figuring a bill of materials -- Unit 20: Selecting, planning, and building a project. Section 6: Tool Fitting. Unit 21: Repairing and reconditioning tools -- Unit 22: Sharpening tools. Section 7: Gas Heating, Cutting, Brazing, and Welding. Unit 23: Using gas welding equipment -- Unit 24: Cutting with oxyfuels and other gases -- Unit 25: Brazing and welding with oxyacetylene. Section 8: Arc Welding. Unit 26: Selecting and using arc welding equipment -- Unit 27: Arc welding mild steel and GMAW/GTAW welding. Section 9: Painting. Unit 28: Preparing wood and metal for painting -- Unit 29: Selecting and applying painting materials. Section 10: Power Mechanics. Unit 30: Fundamentals of small engines -- Unit 31: Small engine maintenance and repair -- Unit 32: Diesel engines and tractor maintenance. Section 11: Electricity and Electronics. Unit 33: Electrical principles and wiring materials -- Unit 34: Installing branch circuits -- Unit 35: Electronics in agriculture -- Unit 36: Electric motors, drives, and controls. Section 12: Plumbing, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Systems. Unit 37: Plumbing -- Unit 38: Irrigation technology -- Unit 39: Hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic power. Section 13: Concrete and Masonry. Unit 40: Concrete and masonry. Section 14: Agricultural Structures. Unit 41: Planning and constructing agricultural structures -- Unit 42: Aquaculture, greenhouse, and hydroponics structures -- Unit 43: Fence design and construction. Appendices: Appendix A: Projects -- Appendix B: Data tables -- Appendix C: Supervised agricultural experience -- Appendix D: National FFA career development events and leadership events. Glossary/Glosario |
| Abstract |
Beyond providing a thorough introduction to the field of agricultural mechanics, the Precision Exams Edition of this trusted text aligns to Precision Exams Agricultural Systems Technology, Level 1 exam. The text covers fundamental mechanical and engineering theory, common tools and materials, and practical applications including shop orientation and procedures, woodworking and metalworking, tool fitting, project planning, cutting and welding, paints and paint application, power mechanics, electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulics, concrete and masonry, and agricultural structures. Safety is also emphasized strongly throughout the text, and a dedicated unit introduces students to diverse career opportunities. The current edition also features new information on the National FFA Organization and SAEs, first aid, and engine powered equipment, as well as new activities and lab exercises. -- Amazon.com |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| LCCN | 2019302539 |
| ISBN | 9781337918701 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1337918709 |
| ISBN | 9781285059013 (lab manual) |
| ISBN | 1285059018 (lab manual) |
