Publisher's Synopsis
""Essentials of Drafting"" is a comprehensive textbook on mechanical drawing and machine drawing, written by Carl L. Svensen and originally published in 1919. The book covers a range of topics related to drafting, including materials, stresses, machine construction, and weight estimating. It is aimed at students and professionals in the field of mechanical engineering, providing them with the essential knowledge and skills needed to create accurate and detailed technical drawings. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of drafting, and includes numerous problems and exercises to help readers practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. Overall, ""Essentials of Drafting"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mechanical drawing and machine design, and remains a classic text in the field to this day.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.