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WOODWORKING

FRONT VIEW

TOP VIEW

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

8 2”

36

”

46

”

18

”

4”

MOULDING

1X2”

GLASS

DOORS

8” BASE MOULDING

12”

21”

12X24”

48”

Unless you have been taught how to draw a perspective, it is best to begin with a parallel projection called
an isometric drawing. Keep in mind that when preparing to build a woodworking project you will begin with
a simple sketch. Your drawing, therefore, does not need to be perfect. The beginning sketch is simply done
to get you thinking. After you complete your working drawings, you will draw a more exact pictorial. Below
are some steps to keep in mind while drawing an isometric.

Drawing an isometric sketch:

Step 1: Decide your line of sight. The line of sight
refers to an imaginary line from the eye to the
object. In other words, “Which way will you be
looking at it?” On the top view on your working
drawing, decide the line of sight. The illustration
to the right shows the line of sight as indicated by
the arrow.

Step 2: Draw the front corner of the object. This is done
by drawing one vertical line (90°), and two bottom lines
(30° and 150°). See illustration below.

Step 3: Draw an outline of the object. See illustration
below. Remember to keep the lines of each view (top,
front, right side) parallel to one another.

Step 4: Complete the

details of the drawing.

Unit I: Project Preparation