Self-Taught Mechanical Drawing And Elementary Machine Design (1910)

By Erik Oberg and F.L. Sylvester

Book Overview

Self-Taught Mechanical Drawing And Elementary Machine Design is a book written by F.L. Sylvester and originally published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to mechanical drawing and machine design, intended for those who wish to learn these skills on their own. The book begins with an introduction to the basics of mechanical drawing, including the tools and materials needed, and the techniques for creating accurate and detailed drawings. It then moves on to cover more advanced topics such as projection, dimensioning, and sectioning. The second half of the book is dedicated to elementary machine design, with a focus on the design and construction of simple machines such as gears, pulleys, and levers. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts being presented. Overall, Self-Taught Mechanical Drawing And Elementary Machine Design is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of mechanical drawing and machine design. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to beginners, while also providing enough detail to be useful to more experienced designers and engineers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164131079
• ISBN13: 9781164131076
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"