Maintain Drawing Tools, Instruments, and Paraphernalia

Do not use it as a substitute for thumbtacks in fastening the drawing paper on the drawing board or tabletop

• compass/divider

• scale

• triangle

• pencil

Do not leave any kind of marks to retain its smoothness

• compass

• pencil

• drawing board

• drawing paper

Should not be pricked with needle points of either the divider or compass when measurements are taken

• ruler

• scale

• technical pen

• T-square

Never cut paper along its working edge, since the plastic can easily be damaged

• compass

• pencil

• ruler

• T-square

Do not put oil on the joints of the legs

• compass/divider

• pencil

• ruler

• T-square

Is a document used to notify a company of the tools or materials needed to perform a certain task

• inspection report

• inspection request form

• material inventory form

• purchase requisition slip

Caused by accidentally or deliberately hitting the edges of these tools on a hard surface

• cracks

• rusting

• blocking/clogging

• chipped/nicked edges

Is used to state the condition of the drafting tools and equipment that are used or inspected specifically if defects or damages are found

• inspection report

• inspection request form

• material inventory form

• purchase requisition slip

Dulled printed hatch marks on the surface of measuring instruments

• cracks

• faded hatch

• warped surfaces

• missing part

Is a record that lists the tools and equipment that have been issued to and returned by certain individuals in the workplace

• borrower’s slip

• borrower’s log

• inspection report

• purchase requisition slip