Practical Sheet Metal Work and Demonstrated Patterns, Vol. 12: A Comprehensive Treatise in Several Volumes on Shop and Outside Practice and Pattern Drafting; Special Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Henry Teschmacher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265372720 ISBN 13: 9780265372722

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of pattern making with a classic reference on sheet metal work.

This volume is a comprehensive treatise on shop and outside practice and pattern drafting, focusing on special problems that challenge pattern makers. It gathers practical pattern problems, kinks, and articles to sharpen drafting skills and inspire solutions for daily work.

Readers will follow step-by-step methods and illustrated examples that connect geometry, pattern cutting, and metal work. The book emphasizes disciplined drawing, problem solving, and transferable techniques that apply across various sheet metal tasks.

• Detailed guidance on constructing patterns for complex pipe joints, elbows, and intersections.
• A broad collection of practical problems that mirror real shop conditions.
• Worked methods for developing true patterns from elevation and plan views.
• Cross-referenced concepts to support self-instruction for students and ongoing reference for professionals.

Ideal for readers of practical metalwork, pattern drafting, and shop-fit projects who want reliable, historical techniques to inform modern practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265372720
• ISBN 13: 9780265372722
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 154