Practical Drawing (Classic Reprint)

Harry William Temple

ISBN 10: 1333798296 / ISBN 13: 9781333798291

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to mechanical drawing for students at the high school level. It introduces students to the fundamental concepts of technical drawing, including geometric constructions, isometric projections, and orthographic projections. Through a series of practical projects, the book builds upon these concepts to teach students how to create working drawings for a variety of objects, including blocks, joints, and furniture. The author emphasizes the importance of accuracy and precision in technical drawing and provides detailed instructions for using common drawing instruments such as compasses, T-squares, and protractors. This book is an excellent resource for students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, architecture, or design. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781333798291_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Drawing (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333798296
• ISBN 13: 9781333798291
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Carpentry

About this title

Synopsis

Discover practical drawing skills that bridge classroom lessons and real workshop projects. This resource helps students gain hands-on confidence in reading, laying out, and producing working drawings that team with shop activities.

Structured for junior high through the first year of high school, it outlines a three-year course that can be used alongside or in place of other drawing or shop texts. The book covers instruments and their uses, plate layouts, and a progression from tracing and blueprints to isometric and cabinet drawings. It also includes project-based sections on wood turning, cabinet making, concrete work, and stenciling, with step-by-step plates, problems, and practice exercises. You’ll find practical guidance for preparing stock bills, planning cuts, and finishing projects with appropriate finishes. The material is designed to be used in combination courses or as a standalone drawing-focused text that supports hands-on woodworking and construction activities.

• Learn to read and prepare clear working drawings and blueprints


• Practice through plates, geometrical problems, isometric and cabinet drawings


• Explore hands-on projects in wood, metal, and concrete work

Ideal for students beginning shop work, as well as teachers seeking a practical, all-in-one guide to drawing and project planning.