Drafting Tools, Instruments, and Equipment

• Tools - An implement for manual use
• INSTRUMENTS - Devices for drawing, like compass and divider large tools for drawing
• Equipment - Large Tools for Drawing
• Drafting - A subject in TLE that dwells on lines and its uses in industry
• Drawing - Sketching, freehand or mechanical
• Fasten - Attach
• Pencil - It is considered the most important tool of a draftsman
• Mechanical Drawing - a type of drawing which uses drawing tools and instruments
• Freehand Drawing - a type of drawing which does not use any tool or equipment
• Triangles - These are used for drawing vertical and inclined lines with the aid of a T-square. There are two kinds of triangles 30° x 60° and 45° x 45°
• T-square - It is a drawing tool that is used for drawing horizontal lines only. The head of the T-square is always anchored at the left side of the drawing table.
• French Curve - It is a tool used for drawing irregular curve lines. It is made of celluloid material and can be bought in art supplies shops like the triangles
• Compass - An instrument used for drawing circles and arcs.
• Divider - an instrument used for transferring measurements
• Ruling pen - an instrument used for inking straight lines.
• Eraser - instrument used for rubbing off mistakes drawn.
• Small Screwdriver - an instrument used for tightening screws of the compass and divider.
• Drafting Tape - It is used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing board. A drawing board is an inclined, flat and smooth surface. Its sides are angled 900 and this is where the drawing paper is fastened
• Drafting paper or film - Specialized paper or transparent film designed for drafting. It may have a grid or pre-printed guidelines to aid in drawing to scale.
• Drafting Board - A large, flat surface where the drafting paper is attached. It often has an adjustable angle to provide a comfortable working position
• Drafting Table - A piece of furniture designed for drafting, usually equipped with a drawing board and height-adjustable features.
• Template Stencils - Pre-made stencils with commonly used shapes, symbols, and letters. They help maintain consistency and save time in drawing repetitive elements
• Lettering Guides - Templates with pre-set spacing for creating uniform and neat lettering on drawings.
• Inking Pens - Technical pens with various nib sizes for creating precise and consistent lines. India ink or other waterproof inks are typically used.
• Protractor - It is a tool used for accurate angle measurement of lines. It is made of celluloid material or metal.