Engineering Graphics Essentials: Text and Independent Learning Dvd

Great textbook, but I ordered a brand new textbook and received a well used textbook.

Textbook is geared to mechanical engineers. The parts for the exercises are typical of a mechanical engineers job.Textbook is very concise. It only gives the necessary material and does not waste space with anything else. The exercises are great for learning how to make engineering drawings by hand.( We used a different book for 3D modeling on the computer) All the tedious stuff about threads and fasteners is also given in a concise manner that made it easy to learn and remember. It is a workbook with tear out pages, so if you plan on selling it, it may be something to consider.

I must admit the book is helpful. The videos(DVD) talk you through the exercises. The only problem is no one seems to have done the exercises. I'm only 30 pages in and I found these problems... I think ... :)Exercise...1-5) The the second largest circle only goes through the top HALF of the base.1-10) Grid way too small to actually see the detail you are trying to explain.(The circle detail by the slope.) Dimensions should almost be doubled.1-11) 2 projection lines are missing between surface 1 & 2 for the middle "ear" detail on the first projection. Projection lines missing for 2nd Auxiliary view for arm and circle.1-12) Missing projection line on left side for the indent feature. Video drawing space does not match the book.One last comment, since no dimensions are given for some exercises the isometric drawing should have been made up of cubes so we can easily judgehow big each line is.Am still having fun though.

Good condition

The book itself is nice. The author gives detailed of drawing various engineering diagram, both in two-dimensions and three-dimensions. The book also includes variations between American and European standards of drawing. Therefore, for those who works with international firms, this book suits you.The disappointing part is that my used book arrived in a terrible condition. The seller claimed it was in a good condition. Pencil marks were all over the book. Pages were missing. This is NOT just an issue with my seller. About 1/3 of the textbook pages are for exercises. Most of them are actually drawing grids, so readers will draw on them. For students (like myself) they will tear out pages for assignment submission. A lot of the drawing grids are printed right behind texts, so once they are teared off, some texts will be missing. To conclude, this book does NOT work if you buy an used one. Get a new one if you're purchasing this book.

This is a college text for my son..what can you say...you gotta take the classes and get the degree so he can pay for my nursing home!!

great book..

Exact book I needed for my class and was brand new wrapped in plastic and came with the instructional disc as described.

good