An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design by David Allan Low
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Low, David Allan, 1857-1937
English
"An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design" by David Allan Low is a technical textbook written in the late 19th century. This publication serves as a guide for engineering students and practitioners, focusing on the principles and practices related to machine drawing and design, including a variety of exercises and instructional content intende...
traditional methods of teaching machine drawing, pointing out that simply copying undimensioned drawings often fails to impart a meaningful understanding of machine components. Low establishes his intent to provide structured exercises that encourage a comprehensive grasp of machine design through practical activities, enabling students to create accurate working drawings based on their observations and understandings. He outlines various types of exercises, ranging from reproducing scaled views to creating complete working drawings based on detailed descriptions, emphasizing the importance of measurement and understanding dimensional accuracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Karen Young
2 days agoAs a long-time reader of this genre, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. This felt rewarding to read.
Richard Nguyen
1 month agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. This turned out to be a great decision.
Richard Williams
1 month agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. I would gladly recommend this to others.
Aiden Lewis
5 months agoI decided to give this a chance and the style is confident yet approachable. Time very well spent.
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Carol Lopez
1 month agoReading this felt refreshing because the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. This book will stay with me for a long time.