The Making of a Shipfitter
Shipfitter's
Handbook
The Shipfitter's Handbook teaches the trade the way it's done on the deck plate: safety, shop math, blueprints, layout, fit-up, ship repair and leadership. Written by a shipfitter with 23 years in Navy shipbuilding and repair.
What's inside
Everything a fitter needs.
One PDF.
Safety first
Confined spaces, hot work, rigging, PPE and permits, organized around OSHA 29 CFR 1915.
Shop math
3-4-5 squaring, diagonals, bevel setback, rolled cylinders, arcs and plate weights, with worked examples.
Blueprints & weld symbols
Reference lines, mold lines, weld symbols, match marking and reading work packages.
Layout, cutting & fit-up
Oxy-fuel and track torch, arc gouging, dogs and wedges, tacking and distortion control.
Advanced fitting
Unit erection and scribing, critical alignment foundations, molds and templates.
Repair & leadership
TAOs, SMOs, crop and renew, NDT prep, estimates, CFRs, Gantt schedules and crew management.
Who it's for
Wherever you are
on the ladder.
Tools, terms, math and safety before your first day in the yard.
Work independently from drawings: layout, cutting, fit-up and repair.
Erection, critical alignment, molds and templates, NDT prep.
Lead mechanic to foreman: estimates, schedules, reports and crews.
Questions
FAQ
What format is it?
A 90-page PDF you can read on any phone, tablet or computer, or print.
How do I get it?
Your download link appears right after checkout and is emailed to you. Delivery is instant.
Is it a physical book?
No. It's a digital download only, so there's nothing shipped and no shipping cost.
Does it replace my yard's procedures?
No. It's a general educational reference that teaches the trade and points you to the right standards.
Start today
Your career.
Your handbook.
Instant download. Read it tonight, use it on the job tomorrow.
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