Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Soccsksargen region
Division of Sarangani
District of Malapatan 3
LUN PADIDU NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________ Date: ___________

Teacher: RUDY M. ABARO, JR. Subject: TECHNICAL DRAWING 7 Score: __________

Type of Activity: Concept Notes Skills/Drills Drawing

Lesson: Quarter 2 Week 2

Activity Title: How to use drawing compass
Learning Target: -identify the parts of a drawing compass
-draw circle using drawing compass
Reference: SLM Technical Drawing 7

Drawing Compass

A compass is a tool used to draw circles. The size circles vary depending on the radius of the circle that is drawn
using the compass. While drawing a circle, it is always preferred to draw using a compass as it helps in constructing a
circle accurately. In this lesson, we will learn how to draw using a compass and more about the tool compass.

As a compass has two arms, one arm holds a pencil while the other arm has a pointed end. A compass is designed
for the users to grip it between their thumb and pointer finger. The space between the compass arms is adjustable. If we
keep the arms of the compass apart, it is easier to construct a circle or arc with a greater radius. There is a clamp on one
end to hold a pencil whereas, on the other end, there is a sharp point that keeps the tool steady on the drawing surface
while the pencil moves.

Hinge
It is the handle of a compass. We hold it between our forefinger and thumb. Normally only one hand is used to
draw a circle. The compass is turned by twisting between the forefinger and thumb.

Compass Needle
It is the point that is placed at the center of the circle. The pencil tip is turned around this point. The gap between
the compass needle and the pencil tip is the radius of the circle. It is set using a ruler. The gap can be changed by changing
the angle between the arms of the compass.

Hold for a Pencil

A sharp pencil is clamped tightly at this place. The tip of the pencil is aligned to the compass needle by bringing
the tip of the pencil and compass needle closer. Once, their tips have matched, the compass can be used to construct
circles.

Drawing with a Compass

It is possible to construct circles, arcs, bisect lines, angles bisectors and determine midpoints using a compass.
The steps to draw a circle using a compass are:
Step 1: Choose a measurement for the arc or circle to be drawn.

Step 2: We place the sharp point of the compass at the center of the intended circle or arc.

Step 3: Press down the needle, turn the knob at the top of the compass to draw a circle or arc, and drag the pencil around
the center to draw the curve.

Step 4: A circle is drawn. You can mark its center point, radius, or diameter if re quired.

ACTIVITY: Draw/Construct a circle with 2-inches radius using your drawing compass. Put your drawing on the space
below.