Prepared by:

Ms. Arlyn P. Bonifacio

Grade 9 – TLE
Basic Drafting
There are many
kinds of tools
and equipments
used in drafting.
Every tools or
equipments
have their own
special function.
 Drawing Board
it is in this board where the drawing
paper is placed. Here, the paper
should be fastened with adhering
tape to prevent the paper from any
movement. It measures 24 x 36
inches and made with a smooth
surface. The edge of the drawing
board serves as the base of the
triangle when projecting line or
lines in the different angles. Using
the T-square the edge of the board
could be used as a guide in creating
horizontal lines.
 Triangles
are used to project lines from a horizontal
base, projecting isometric drawing as well as
lines in an oblique drawing. It is usually made
from light transparent celluloid materials.
 Adjustable
Triangle

ADJUSTABLE TRIANGLE

Combines a protractor and a triangle with an adjustable edge

to draw vertical and angular lines from 0� to 90�.
 T-square
is primarily used in projecting
horizontal lines. The T-squares
head could be detached or
fixed. The lower edge of the T-
square maybe used as a guide
for cutting. The blade on its
upper edge is called as the
working edge. It is commonly
made from celluloid materials
with its straight edge and
wooden blade.
 Protractor
is commonly made from celluloid plastic.
This instrument has a calibrated angle or
degree ranging from 0 degree to 360
degree. It is primarily use to plot angles
on the drawing.
 Drawing Pencil
is used to sketch drawings. There are different
kinds of drawing pencil. They varies or classified
in accordance with their grade of softness as well
as in the hardness of their lead.
 Technical Pencil
is commonly used to
finalize a sketch. The
point of the technical
pencil is classified in
accordance with the
thinnest of lines. The
finest line came from the
smallest pin calibration.
 French curve
is usually used in order
to project some irregular
shape of curve in a
particular drawing.
These irregular shapes
are made from various
geometric curves.
 Scale

is usually used for measuring. With the used of this

instrument, it is possible for us to reduce or enlarge the
measurement of the drawing. The scale has metric and
English calibration systems and graduated in decimals,
feet as well as in inches.
 Template

is an instruments that has different shapes, holes as

well as designs. It is used as patterns in projecting
drawings of different shapes.
 Compass

this instrument is used to draw circles as well as

arcs or it can also be used as base drawing in
projecting lines.
 Eraser

this instrument is used to erase unwanted marks

on the drawing paper. It is usually made up of
rubber.
 Drafting Tape

the drafting tape is used to fasten the paper on

the drawing board to prevent it from moving.
 Dusting Brush
These dusting brushes feature wooden handles
for the easy removal of eraser shavings, dust and
dirt from drawings and/or drafting surfaces
without smudging.
Mechanical Drawing Pencil and
Technical Pen
Drawing Equipment
Drawing Paper & Tracing Paper
 Divider
a drafting instrument resembling a compass that
is used for dividing lines into equal segments or
for transferring measurements
 Erasing Shield
a drafting instrument resembling a compass that
is used for dividing lines into equal segments or
for transferring measurements
 Pencil Pointer
A pencil pointer which comprises a
base, a cylindrical cutter mounted on
the base, a rotatable pencil holder
coaxial with the cutter and having a
first guide means on said holder to
guide the lead to a position adjacent
the cutter, and a second guide means
rotatably mounted above said first
guide means and having a plurality of
selectable openings of different
diameters adapted to be rotated into
registry with said first guide means.
The pointer includes a lead cleaner.
Activity 1
Drafting Tools
Directions: Name each of tools used in Drafting. Write your answer in in Quiz Note.