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Definitions - Drafting Tools and Equipment

The document discusses drafting tools and their proper uses. It identifies 24 specific tools such as the adjustable triangle, lettering guide, scales, templates, erasers, and more. It provides images and descriptions of each tool's function, such as drawing particular angles, spacing guidelines, measuring distances, and erasing mistakes. Maintaining and using drafting tools correctly is important for producing accurate drawings in engineering and technical fields.

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Definitions - Drafting Tools and Equipment

The document discusses drafting tools and their proper uses. It identifies 24 specific tools such as the adjustable triangle, lettering guide, scales, templates, erasers, and more. It provides images and descriptions of each tool's function, such as drawing particular angles, spacing guidelines, measuring distances, and erasing mistakes. Maintaining and using drafting tools correctly is important for producing accurate drawings in engineering and technical fields.

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DRAFTING TOOLS AND USES

Standard
AC-IDD-4- Demonstrate the correct use and management of all
drafting tools and supplies.
4.1 Identify and demonstrate the correct operation and maintenance of
manual drafting equipment.
4.2 Use correct lead selection to produce drawings.
4.3 Identify and use the proper type of media.
4.4 Promote responsible use of drafting supplies.
Directions:
Create a flipbook of drafting equipment.
Draw a sketch of each tool and list the
tool’s use. Be creative!
1. ADJUSTABLE TRIANGLE

Used to draw
angles from 0 to
90 degrees
2. AMES LETTERING GUIDE

Used to
draw
guidelines
for lettering
3. ARCHITECT’S SCALE
Identified based
on fractions at
end

A scale where
inches and
fractions of feet
represent feet

Used with
typical drawings
and floor plans
4. CIRCLE TEMPLATE

Template
used to draw
circles and
arcs
5. COMPASS

Used to draw
circles and
arcs
6. DIVIDERS

Used to divide lines


into equal spaces

Used to transfer
distances

Used to compare
sizes of drawing
elements
7. DRAFTING TABLE

Smooth, firm
surface used to
draw on
8. DRAFTING TAPE

Used to hold
paper in place
while drawing
9. DRAWING PENCILS

High quality pencils


with varying sizes
of lead
10.DRAFTING BRUSH

Brush eraser
crumbs and
debris from
the drafting
table
11. ELECTRIC ERASER

Used to
erase
quickly
12. ELLIPSE TEMPLATE

Template used
to draw ellipse
13. ENGINEER’S SCALE

Identify based on the


whole numbers on end
(10, 20, 30)

Used to draw maps,


charts, and any
drawings that require
decimal
measurements
14. ERASER

Used to erase
mistakes
15. ERASING SHIELD

Used to protect
lines you don’t
want to erase
16. 45  TRIANGLE

Used to draw
45 and 90
angles
17. HOUSE PLAN TEMPLATE

Used to draw
symbols on
floor plans
18. IRREGULAR CURVE

Used to draw
non-circular
curves
19. METRIC SCALE

Identified based on
Ratios (1:20)

Any drawing requiring


metric measurements
20. PARALLEL BAR

Used to draw
horizontal lines
and support
triangles to draw
vertical lines
21. PROTRACTOR

Used to
measure and lay
out angles
22. SANDPAPER PAD

Used to
sharpen
compass lead
23. 30 - 60 TRIANGLE

Used to draw
30 and 60
degree angles
24. T-SQUARE

Used to draw
horizontal lines and
support triangles to
draw vertical lines
Name the different drafting
tools below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
ARRANGE THE JUMBLE LETTERS.

11. RAPEHERNS
12. CARROTPOR
13. PLINCE
14. SEARER
15. VEDRIDI
Write T if the statement is true and F if
not.
16. Regular curved lines are drawn using
compass.
17. Triangle is used as a guide in drawing
horizontal lines.
18. The function of French curve is the
same as compass.
19. Pencil sharpener is mainly used in
artistic drawing.
20.The drawing table is placed above the
drawing paper.
21-25. Why is it important to use
proper tools in drafting or
drawing?

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