Walker, John R. Exploring Drafting - Basic Fundamentals. South Holland, Illinois: The Good-Heart Willcox Company, Inc. (1987.) Illustrated incolor and black and white; photos, graphics, drawings, charts &c, 384pp with glossary, index &c integral, 4to, pictorial boards (hardcover). Deaccessioned (Western Carolina University) with library markings else generally very good to fine.

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Title: Exploring Drafting - Basic Fundamentals
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
Publication Date: 1987
Language: English
ISBN 10: 087006620X
ISBN 13: 9780870066207
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good

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Exploring Drafting has been extensively revised to provide improved and expanded CAD drafting content, while retaining its strong emphasis on drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques. It introduces the basic drawing practices and skills used by drafters. Designed for introductory drafting students at any instructional level, this textbook teaches the fundamentals used to create drawings. It shows students how to apply sketching methods, line conventions, and industry standards to solve drawing problems. The book provides instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, pattern development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). It introduces students to common drafting tools and the basic applications of CAD. This textbook emphasizes the importance of learning basic manual skills before progressing to CAD applications. Coverage addresses the practices and techniques used in a variety of different drafting disciplines, including mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electrical and electronics drafting, welding drafting, and graphic design. Numerous examples of drawings from industry are presented in this heavily illustrated text.

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John R. Walker is a longtime author for G-W. He is the author of 13 textbooks (not all G-W products) and many magazine articles. John did his undergraduate studies at Millersville University and has an MS in industrial education from the University of Maryland. He taught industrial arts and
vocational education for 32 years. John also worked as a machinist for the US Air Force and as a draftsman at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds. He is now retired from teaching. Bernard D. Mathis has taught high school drafting for more than 30 years. He teaches at Sterling High School in
Sterling, Colorado. Bernie has bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial arts education from the University of Northern Colorado.

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