Drawing Instruments
Technical Drawing
September 30,2024
Mikyle Baugh
Block B
A drawing board in technical drawing is a flat, smooth surface where you place your
paper to make accurate, detailed drawings. It helps keep your paper steady and
provides a firm base for drawing straight lines and precise shapes. It's often used with
tools like rulers, T-squares, and compasses for creating professional, technical
sketches or designs.
A Tee-square in technical drawing is a tool shaped like the letter "T" used to draw
straight, horizontal lines on a drawing board. The long part of the T-square rests against
the edge of the board, allowing you to slide it up and down while keeping it straight. It
also helps guide other tools, like set squares, for drawing vertical or angled lines. T-
squares are essential for ensuring accuracy and precision in technical drawings.
A **set square** in technical drawing is a triangular tool used to draw accurate angles,
usually 90°, 45°, 30°, and 60°. It's commonly used with a T-square on a drawing board to
help create perpendicular or angled lines. Set squares come in two main types:
- **45° set square**: One angle is 90°, and the other two are 45°.
- **30°-60° set square**: One angle is 90°, another is 30°, and the last is 60°.
These tools are essential for precise geometric constructions and are often used in
architecture, engineering, and design.
A scale in technical drawing is a tool used to represent large objects on a smaller,
manageable size, or small objects on a larger size, while maintaining accurate
proportions. It's typically a ruler marked with specific ratios, such as 1:10, 1:20, or 1:50,
which means that 1 unit on the drawing equals 10, 20, or 50 units in real life. This allows
for detailed and precise drawings that can be easily interpreted and constructed.
A protractor in technical drawing is a tool used to measure and draw angles. It is
typically a semi-circular or circular instrument marked with degrees from 0° to 180° or
0° to 360°. By aligning the baseline of the protractor with one side of an angle and
reading the degree markings, you can accurately measure or construct specific angles.
In technical drawing, a pencil is a key tool used to create precise, detailed lines and
sketches. Different grades of pencils are used depending on the type of line required:
• Hard pencils (H, 2H, 4H, etc.): Produce light, thin lines, ideal for guidelines and
fine details.
• Soft pencils (B, 2B, 4B, etc.): Produce darker, thicker lines, suitable for shading
or highlighting important parts of a drawing.
In technical drawing, a sharpener is a tool used to keep drawing pencils pointed. A
sharp point is important for making precise, clean lines. There are different types of
sharpeners:
1. Manual sharpeners: Twist the pencil to sharpen it.
2. Electric sharpeners: Automatically sharpen pencils quickly.
3. Blade sharpeners: Handheld tools for precise sharpening.
Using a sharpener helps ensure accuracy in drawings by keeping pencils in good
condition.
In technical drawing, a **compass** is a tool used to draw circles and arcs.
It has two arms: one with a pointed end to anchor it on the paper and the
other with a pencil to draw. By rotating the pencil arm around the pointed
end, you can create precise circles. Compasses are important for making
accurate curves in drawings.
A **divider** in technical drawing is a tool with two pointed legs that can pivot. It's used
to measure and transfer distances. You can set the distance between the points and
use it to:
- Measure distances on the drawing.
- Draw circles or arcs by fixing one point and moving the other.
Dividers help ensure accuracy in technical drawings.
A **French curve** in technical drawing is a tool used to draw smooth, curved lines. It is
made of plastic or wood and has various curved edges. You place it on your drawing and
trace along its edge to create curves easily. It's helpful for making complex shapes in
drawings.
In technical drawing, an eraser is a tool used to remove pencil marks from paper. It's
important for fixing mistakes and keeping drawings neat.
An eraser shield in technical drawing is a thin tool that helps you erase specific parts of
a drawing without messing up the rest. It usually has cut-outs for precise erasing and is
made of plastic or metal.
A **dusting brush** in technical drawing is a small brush with soft bristles used to clean
eraser shavings and dust from drawings and surfaces. It helps keep the drawing area
tidy, ensuring that lines and details are clear and easy to see. This tool is important for
maintaining the quality of technical drawings.
