For Introduction to Mechanical Drawing and Introduction to AutoCAD� courses. Designed to demystify the art and science of drafting, this reader-friendly text assumes no prior knowledge of drafting. The text is divided into three sections including the basics of manual drafting, an introduction to mechanical drawing and a beginners' guide to AutoCAD�. Well-illustrated step-by-step instructions provide students with a sound working knowledge of the fundamentals of both manual and computer-aided drafting.

"Mechanical Drafting" is a complete and detailed handbook on technical drawing intended for students of engineering and related subjects. This profusely illustrated guide contains information on all aspects of mechanic drafting and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Lettering, Freehand and Mechanical", "Use of Instruments", "Orthographic Projection", "Working Drawings", "Fasteners, Threads, Bolts and Nuts, etc", "Shop Terms, Tools, Machines, etc", "Isometric and Oblique Projection", "Machine Sketching", "Perspective", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on technical drawing and drafting. This book was first published in 1915.