A Textbook On Sheet Metal Pattern Drafting

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Excerpt from A Textbook on Sheet-Metal Pattern Drafting It is the purpose of this section of the Course to present methods by which working drawings may be made and read. These methods are presented in a practical way, that the principles laid down may be readily understood by the student. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This vintage book contains an instructional treatise on sheet metal drafting. It aims to presents the underlying principles of sheet metal pattern drafting, with each chapter discussing a different principle in depth. With detailed illustrations and a wealth of useful, practicable information, this volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents include: "Sheet Metal Drafting", "Orthographic Projection", "Drawing Instruments", "Lines", "Dimensions", "Lettering", "Titles", "Filing Circles", "The Sheet Metal Cleat", "Related Mathematics on Sheet Metal Cleat", "The Galvanized Match Box", "Related Mathematics on Galvanized Match Box", "The Candy Pan", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on metal work. First published in 1921.