TLE Drafting 7

A measuring tool used to layout an angle or measure the degrees of an angle.

• Compass

• Divider

• Protractor

• Tape Ruler

The most popular type of measuring tool, usually 6 or 12 inches in length, also a Foot Rule.

• Tape Ruler

• Triangle

• Ruler

• Triangular Scale

Its main purpose is to reproduce, reduce or enlarge the dimension of size on a drawing.

• Tape Ruler

• Triangle

• Ruler

• Triangular Scale

It is used for drawing vertical and diagonal or oblique lines with the aid of a T-square.

• Ruler

• Triangle

• T-Square

• Triangular Scale

It is an instrument for drawing irregular curves other than arcs and circles.

• Compass

• Divider

• Protractor

• French Curve

This is used as a guide in drawing horizontal lines with its head at the edge of a table.

• Ruler

• Triangle

• T-Square

• Triangular Scale

This tool is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and many parts of symbols used in drafting.

• Compass

• Divider

• Protractor

• Tape Ruler

A drafting material used to fasten a drawing paper on the drawing table or drawing board.

• Scotch Tape

• Electric Tape

• Masking Tape

• Tape Measure

This metal tool is used to protect the rest of drawing when removing unnecessary lines.

• Eraser

• Erasing Shield

• Sharpener

• Pull-Push Rule

A drafting material used to clean the dirt off the drawing and is usually made of rubber.

• Dusting Brush

• Erasing Shield

• Eraser

• Drawing Paper