Master the fundamentals of mechanical graphics with this authoritative drawing course.
Frederick Newton Willson guides you through core ideas and methods used by draughtsmen, blending theory with hands-on practice.
Originally prepared as advance illustration sheets for a 1894 class, the book emphasizes practical drawing techniques and classic figures. It covers key conic sections and the principles that shape mechanical design, from plan to detail, with real-world drawing conventions in mind.
- Conic sections such as the parabola, hyperbola, and ellipse, including how tangents relate to envelopes.
- Drawing conventions like center lines and dimension lines, with notes on when to use red versus black lines.
- Applications to maps, titles, and other mechanical graphics used in engineering contexts.
- Examples drawn from the typé-founder’s art, illustrating historical approaches to illustration and lettering.
Ideal for students and professionals in technical drawing, drafting, and design who want a grounded, practice-focused reference.