Description
THE NEON ENGINEERS NOTEBOOK
Second Edition / First Printing 2007
- Publisher: Lightwriters Neon
- Publication Date: March 28, 2007
- Format: Paperback
- Length: 233 pages
- ISBN-10: 097165302X
- ISBN-13: 9780971653023
About The Book
The Neon Engineers Notebook, 2nd Edition is the definitive guide for neon and plasma practitioners. Written by Morgan Crook and Jacob Fishman, this 233-page manual blends technical precision with creative exploration. From tube bending and pumping methods to transformer servicing and neon color theory, it offers practical solutions and fresh insights for artists, engineers, and educators. A must-have reference for anyone serious about the craft of neon.
Table of Contents
| Tweaks Bombarding Equipment Gauges Pumping Methods Updated! Pumping Problems A Burning in Question Tube Life Updated! Diffusion Pumps Manifolds Multiple Bombarding. Tube Processing Experiments Clear Pink Tubes Hotfil New! |
Uncoated Ruby Oven Pumping Updated! Tipping Off Tips Updated! Ship of Tools A Fire Box Eye Protection Glass Work for Neon Updated! Improving Tube Bending Repair Techniques Lampworking for Neon New! Jig & Form Bending Hot Rod Crossfires Updated! Borosilicate Glass Updated! |
Using Neon Colors New! History of Neon Color New! Making Neon with a Twist Let’s Get Small Your Mark on Neon Transformer Loading Updated! Servicing 2161 Transformers New! Time for Fun & Profit Updated! Chillin’ Out Electronic Timers Updated! Got MSDS? New! Flying Solo Home Sweet Home Appendix New! Index Updated! |
About the Authors
Morgan Crook is a mechanical engineer, tube bender,
and president of Neon Design, a wholesale, retail and
consulting firm in Columbia, SC. His writing has appeared
in major trade periodicals over the past decade. In his professional capacity, Morgan has visited over 500 neon shops.
Jacob Fishman is an electrical engineer, artist, and educator. His studio, Lightwriters, fabricates neon for film
and theater, technical applications, and traditional neon signs. The studio houses a workshop that teaches the art and
science of neon construction and Lightwriters bookstore.
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