Drafting tools and equipment include T-squares, triangles, scales, compasses, protractors, templates, French curves, erasers, and paper. T-squares are used to draw horizontal and vertical lines while triangles are used to draw angles. Scales are used to measure and enlarge or reduce drawings. Compasses are used to draw circles and arcs. Protractors are used to measure angles from 0 to 360 degrees.

1. DRAFTING TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT

2. Made of
seasoned
softwood
where the
drawing paper
is fastened.

3. Comes in different
sizes and gauges or
thickness, various
types are available
but hard and soft
surface drawing
paper are highly
recommended.

4. Used for
fastening the
drawing paper
on the drawing
table/board, it is
highly
recommended
because it does
not damage the
board and paper
if it is removed.

6. It is used for
making
inclined lines
at an angle
and for
drawing
vertical lines
(45°x 45°)
(30°x 60°).

7. It is used for measuring and plotting angles
from 0° to 360°.

8. It is used in setting
off measurement
and for reducing
and enlarging
drawing. Its main
function is to
reproduce the
measurements of
an object in full
size, reduce and

9. It is used for
making arcs and
circles. It is
composed of one
with the pen leg
and the needle
point leg being
held together with
a handle.

10. It is used to
transfer uniform
measurements
and to divide
number of line in
uniform sizes.
Also function as a
marker or for
setting constant
measurements.

11. It is composed
of repetitive
shape holes and
is used as time-
saver for easy
accurate
drawing of
circles and
ellipse.

12. It is used whenever it is not found in the
template of which can’t be done through the
use of a compass. It is made us of geometric
curves in various sizes and combinations.

13. A traditional instrument in drawing use to draw
variety of lines which isn’t possible with the
use of a mechanical pencil.

14. A drawing pencil that don’t require
sharpening.

15. It is used to clean unwanted lines in the
drawing.

16. A thin sheet of
metal or plastic
composed of
different sizes and
strips of holes used
to erase those
errors made by pen
or pencils without
damaging the lines
near those being