CLEANING, PRESERVING, LUBRICATING & WELDING MATERIALS & SIMILAR ITEMS 1942, WWII For Sale

CLEANING, PRESERVING, LUBRICATING & WELDING MATERIALS & SIMILAR ITEMS 1942, WWII
Softcover publication in fair to good, clean condition. Clean text. Some darkening to cover. 107 pages. Dated April 13, 1942. A little musty from 80 years of storage. Measures roughly 9 x 6 inches. See photos for the Table of Contents. Full title is \" Cleaning, Preserving, Lubricating, And Welding Materials And Similar Items Issued By The Ordnance Department.\"
$4.75 domestic shipping. International shipping at cost. Please email with any questions.The product is a collection of original wartime documents and materials from the United States during World War II, specifically focused on cleaning, preserving, lubricating, and welding items used by military personnel. These items fall under the category of militaria collectibles and offer a unique insight into the practices and techniques employed by soldiers during this period of conflict. The materials provide valuable historical information and serve as a tangible connection to the events of World War II.
TM 9-850 is a historical U.S. Army War Department Technical Manual titled Cleaning, Preserving, Lubricating, and Welding Materials and Similar Items Issued by the Ordnance Department. First published in World War II (with key editions around 1942), it served as the definitive guide for military personnel on the standard chemical compounds, agents, and repair supplies used to maintain ordnance equipment. [1, 2]You can read or download the complete historical text via the Internet Archive TM 9-850 Collection. [1]Manual Overview and Contents

• Purpose: Outlines the general knowledge, official specifications, and application methods for chemical and mechanical maintenance products. [1]
• Cleaning Agents: Instructions for solvents, dry-cleaning fluids, and abrasives used to strip carbon, dirt, and old grease from mechanisms. [1]
• Preservatives & Lubricants: Regulations for oils, greases, and corrosion-preventive compounds tailored for varying operational climates (including sub-zero winterization). [1]
• Welding & Repair Materials: Guidance on metals, rods, fluxes, and similar field or depot-level repair items.