MATERIALS, DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION

Read Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.

Information Sheet 1.1

DRAFTING MATERIALS AND TOOLS, ITS USES/FUNCTIONS

There are a great variety of drafting materials and tools used in mechanical drawing. The
drafting materials and tools discussed in this Module include most of the basic ones but
sufficient enough for your initial understanding about mechanical drawing.

PICTURES/ILLUSTRATIONS MATERIALS, DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION

Drawing paper

Drawing paper
Various types of drawing papers are available for
use but hard and soft surface drawing papers are
highly recommended to be used. This type does
not groove easily when pressure is applied to the
pencil. Oslo paper is commonly used but bond
paper is also recommended.

Masking Tape

Masking tape
This is used for fastening the drawing paper on the
drawing table or drawing board because it does not
damage the board and it will not damage the paper
if it is removed by pulling it off.

Pencil sharpener

Pencil sharpener
Pencils should be sharpened whenever they show
sign of dullness. Various types and designs are
available in the stores.

Eraser

Eraser
This is used to clean the dirt off the drawing. A soft
eraser is advantageous in removing smudges and
pencil marks, whereas, a harder eraser is useful for
making changes and correcting errors in the
drawing.