DRAWING INSTRUMENTS

Drawing instruments are used for drawing and designing purposes. Their quality is very
essential if you want to have good results. Cheaper drawing tools and instruments do not only
provide poor quality results but also do not last long.

PICTURES/ILLUSTRATIONS MATERIALS AND TOOLS DESCRIPTION

T-Square

It is a drawing instrument used when making

horizontal lines. It is also used for guiding triangles
when drawing vertical lines. It is made of wood,
plastic or the combination of both. There are three
(3) types of T square, Namely:

1. Fixed Head. The head is fastened to the blade.

It is used for ordinary work.

2. Movable Head or Adjustable Head. It has one

fixed and one adjustable head and used only
for occasional drawing.

3. Detachable Head or Removable Head. It is

designed for comfort when carrying the T-
square.

Triangles

It is a three-sided ruler, which typically has two

equal sides meeting at a 90 degree angle and to a
third side at 45, 30, including 60 degree angles. It
is usually made of plastic and comes in different
sizes. If in use, the base of the triangle must rest
on the blade of the T square. Drawing a line
always starts from the point near the base going
upward.

Commonly used triangles are:

a. 30 degrees X 60 degrees b.
45 degrees X 45 degrees
Compass

This drawing instrument is used when drawing

arcs and circles. It is used in a similar way to a
divider. It is composed of one with the pen leg and
the needle point leg being held together with a
handle. This drawing instrument can be used for
both penciling and inking.