--- product_id: 48253876 title: "Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice)" price: "€ 20.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48253876-hardening-tempering-and-heat-treatment-workshop-practice store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice) **Price:** € 20.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice) - **How much does it cost?** € 20.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48253876-hardening-tempering-and-heat-treatment-workshop-practice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In this valuable book Tubal Cain takes the reader beyond the superficial or the simply practical with explanations of the composition of steel, its additives, and the effects of different temperatures on its constituents. With a grasp of what changes are actually taking place in the metal the care needed in following the practical processes described becomes understandable and will lead to better and more consistent results. Flame, salt bath and furnace heating are detailed, with information on accurate measurement or recognition of temperature levels. For the average small workshop operative or model engineer the discourses on tool material, hardening and tempering will be of most use, and in this connection this book replaced the author's earlier Hardening and Tempering Engineers' Tools, providing a broader-based, more detailed and up to date examination of the subject. Review: Old School Text Book - Very much an old school type book that may only have been written in the mid 80's but is more reminiscent of a book from the 1920's. In some respects this just shows how much has changed over the last 25 years when a book written in the 80's has more in common with a book from the 20's. Today you expect to get high-res photo's and CAD drawings at the very least not grainy hand drawn black and white images and low-res photographs that only just help illustrate a point. But - it's not necessarily a bad thing. Firstly there is the nostalgia thing going on for people of my age and older. I can connect with a book like this from my days as an engineering cadet in the early 1980's. Putting that aside most of all the author does not treat you like a gibbering moron with an attention span of that of a goldfish. To a younger person this book may feel overly wordy and maybe a bit heavy but I like the fact the author takes a somewhat pontificating stance and covers everything comprehensively. The author Tubal Cain - no idea where that name comes from but he knows his stuff - treats you like a reasoning thinking adult which is rather refreshing given the force fed sound-bites that seem to be associated with 'knowledge' today. So, if you want to understand properly heat treating etc. to a pretty good level of depth then this is an excellent book. Review: Useful book - Useful book ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 395,497 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7,943 in Engineering & Technology 15,184 in Hobbies & Games | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 744 Reviews | ## Images ![Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-CCoIEO5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old School Text Book *by M***M on 29 May 2016* Very much an old school type book that may only have been written in the mid 80's but is more reminiscent of a book from the 1920's. In some respects this just shows how much has changed over the last 25 years when a book written in the 80's has more in common with a book from the 20's. Today you expect to get high-res photo's and CAD drawings at the very least not grainy hand drawn black and white images and low-res photographs that only just help illustrate a point. But - it's not necessarily a bad thing. Firstly there is the nostalgia thing going on for people of my age and older. I can connect with a book like this from my days as an engineering cadet in the early 1980's. Putting that aside most of all the author does not treat you like a gibbering moron with an attention span of that of a goldfish. To a younger person this book may feel overly wordy and maybe a bit heavy but I like the fact the author takes a somewhat pontificating stance and covers everything comprehensively. The author Tubal Cain - no idea where that name comes from but he knows his stuff - treats you like a reasoning thinking adult which is rather refreshing given the force fed sound-bites that seem to be associated with 'knowledge' today. So, if you want to understand properly heat treating etc. to a pretty good level of depth then this is an excellent book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful book *by J***G on 26 December 2025* Useful book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ surprisingly thorough *by A***A on 25 April 2013* A surprisingly thorough and engaging read given the subject! The book covers techniques of quenching and tempering with a lot of time spent initially explaining what happens with the metal as its heated and cooled. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice Series) - Soldering and Brazing: 9 (Workshop Practice Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48253876-hardening-tempering-and-heat-treatment-workshop-practice](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/48253876-hardening-tempering-and-heat-treatment-workshop-practice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*