Drawing instruments and materials

Technical drawing is a universal language used for communication among technical people. A good and accurate drawing can only be made through constant practice with the aid of drawing instruments and materials. Technical drawing can also be defined as a language of communication making use of lines, curves, symbols and conventions.

Drawing Instrument and Materials

Drawing instruments and materials for technical drawing are:

1. Drawing board
2. Tee square
3. Sets squares
4. Protractor
5. Compasses
6. Dividers
7. Drawing paper clips
8. Scale rules
9. French curves
10. Metric rules
11. Drawing paper
12. Drawing pencils
13. Eraser
14. Sharpener or blade
15. Flexi curves
16. Scale rule
17. Metal clip
18. Lettering set

EVALUATION

1. Define technical drawing.
2. List 10 instruments for drawing in technical drawing.