General List of Contents.
Reading edition
Introduction, 1-24
Chalk Work, 25-38
Preliminary Terms and Definitions, 39-52
Freehand Drawing, 53-78
Geometrical Drawing, 79-100
Drawing Materials and Instruments, 101-134
Mechanical Drawing, 135-188
Penciling, 139-147
Projection, 148-164
Inking in Drawings, 167-170
Lettering Drawings, 171-175
Dimensioning Drawings, 176-179
Shading Drawings, 180-181
Section Lining and Colors, 182-185
Reproducing Drawings, 186-188
Drawing Office Rules, 189-195
Gearing, 197-208
Designing Gears, 209-216
Working Drawings, 219-227
Reading Working Drawings, 228-230
Patent Office Rules for Drawings, 231-236
Useful Hints and “Points,” 237-244
Linear Perspective, 245-265
Personal, by the Editor, 281
Useful Tables, 269-280
Reference Index, 283
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term which is synonymous with art; a craft
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