Excerpt from Practical Hints for Draughtsmen
The leading object of this treatise is to explain various modes of representation which are in many cases better than the precise ones of projection; for mechanical drawings often convey false impressions by too close adherence to the truth. And become obscure by being too exact.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides practical advice on creating mechanical drawings, including how and when to abandon strict drafting rules to achieve greater clarity, efficiency, and time-saving. It discusses working drawings, explaining that they should convey what is to be done rather than how to do it, and gives examples of properly drawn bolts, nuts, and rivets, as well as freehand sketches. By focusing on practicality over precise representation the author provides insights on how to produce effective working plans that can be easily read and well arranged, complete and correct. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282339944_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282339944
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282339944
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