Notes on Drawing: As Applied to the Course in Vehicle Drafting and Construction of the Carriage Monthly (Classic Reprint)

Edward E Krauss

ISBN 10: 1332170234 / ISBN 13: 9781332170234

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

About this Item

54 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Seller Inventory # zk1332170234

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes on Drawing: As Applied to the Course in Vehicle Drafting and Construction of the Carriage Monthly (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332170234
• ISBN 13: 9781332170234
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.09 kilograms

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Synopsis

Master the essentials of technical drawing for vehicle work with clear, step-by-step guidance. This book presents a practical course in vehicle drafting and carriage construction, focusing on how to set up a drawing space, choose and use the right instruments, and translate ideas into precise line work. It blends detailed tool guidance with demonstrations of layout, scales, shading, and lettering to help you produce clean, accurate drawings.

You'll learn how to organize a drawing room, select equipment from boards and pencils to triangles and ruling pens, and apply the standard practices that give drawings their clarity. The book walks through the proper use of T-squares, irregular curves, compasses, and dividers, then explains how to transfer measurements, draw straight and curved lines, and shade surfaces to convey form.

• Identify and handle essential drawing tools and materials with practical instructions.


• Set up the drawing board, paper, and layout to produce consistent results.


• Master line work, scales, shading, and lettering for professional-quality drafts.


• Learn standard conventions for views, sections, cross-hatching, and notation.

Ideal for students and hobbyists pursuing vehicle drafting, mechanics, or design-focused drawing work.