Blueprint Reading Basics (Volume 1)

By Warren Hammer

Written by a seasoned professional with more than 50 years experience in manufacturing, the new third edition of this widely used text and self-training manual has been expanded to include many new and revised worksheets designed to facilitate the reader's ability to form a mental picture from a drawing. Blueprint Reading Basics reviews the subject in great detail using many illustrations and examples, as well as thoroughly reviewing all other aspects of print reading. It includes industry standards, practices, and copies of industrial prints throughout, providing a balanced presentation of blueprint reading theory and industry applications. And it is the perfect text for students taking blueprint reading, machine shop, or tool and die courses, as well as machinists, mechanics, technicians, and inspectors. Each chapter thoroughly covers one subject and contains an introduction, a detailed review of the subject, illustrations, review questions, and worksheets with short and specific questions. Many worksheets can be completed after studying one subject, meaning they can be reviewed before studying the entire chapter. Discussions of mathematics, engineering theories, drafting techniques and machine shop practices are kept to a minimum. All exercises can be used as teaching aids and have been classroom tested. Stresses practical concerns through questions designed to reinforce techniques of calculating dimensions. Written in a nontechnical and easy-to-understand manner.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083113125X
• ISBN13: 9780831131258
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Basic Coverage of Fundamental Blueprint Principles

This book is geared toward mechanical prints and covers the basic blueprint reading principles. It is a good buy for a person starting in a machine shop where they will be seeing a lot of prints. I bought it hoping it could outline some more advanced drafting principles like welding symbols. It does briefly cover these and most everyday aspects of blueprint reading, however only in a very basic sense. On the other hand, it does guide one through all the principles and help one to remember them through exercises. But it is for absolute beginners only; those just starting to study Drafting or those wishing to learn how to read shop prints. For those it is a good start.

A good book on print reading.

This is a excellent basic book on print reading. It uses easy to understand examples and enforces what you are studying with chapter questions. I have used this book at work to bring associates up to speed on the basics. An excellent book for the money.

Excellent source

I loved this book. For someone beginning the quest for mechanical and engineering knowledge, this is just the right book to start with. The ability to read blue prints in critical to any similar pursuit. I will be attempting to learn CAD/CAM or Pro/E next and this will make a fantastic foundation. Thank you Warren Hammer.