Sunday, February 27, 2011

Isometric (Projection)

Isometric projection  is a method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions in technical and engineering drawing.  It is an axonometric projection in which the three coordinate axis appear equally foreshortened and the angles between any two of them are 120 degrees.

The term "isometric" comes from the Greek for "equal measure", reflecting that the scale along each axis of the projection is the same.
[Image]See CUBE in isometric


As with all types of  parallel projection, objects drawn with isometric projection do not appear larger or smaller as they extend closer to or away from the viewer. While advantageous for architectural drawings where measurements need to be taken directly, the result is a perceived distortion, as unlike perspective projection, it is not how our eyes or photography normally work. It also can easily result in situations where depth and altitude are difficult to gauge.



(edited) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Axonometric

a technical drawing representing a structure's vertical and horizontal lines accurately, but distorting diagonal dimensions

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Flush

flush is when two pieces of something are connected together and are smooth, no bumps or edges

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Plan (drawing)

A plan view is draw from above an object. The corresponding side view and front views can also be referred to as elevations (see entry), and are drawn as if looking at the object from the side.

Plan & Elevation

Plan- (to look at or construct) an architectural drawing form a top view.

Elevation- (to look at or construct) an architectural drawing from a Horizon perspective

Drill Bit

Cutting tools used to create cylindrical holes.

Nominal dimension (lumber)

Lumber's nominal dimensions are given in terms of green (not dried), rough (unfinished) dimensions. The finished size is smaller, as a result of drying (which shrinks the wood), and planing to smooth the wood. However, the difference between "nominal" and "finished" lumber size can vary. So various standards have specified the difference between nominal size, and finished size, of lumber.
From Wikipedia

Fence

Place were the wood should firmly placed against in order to insure the cleanest cut possible

Monday, February 7, 2011

Glossary

Glossary - an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field... or in this case, on a blog