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:
- Drawing board
- Tee square
- Sets squares
- Protractor
- Compasses
- Dividers
- Drawing paper clips
- Scale rules
- French curves
- Metric rules
- Drawing paper
- Drawing pencils
- Eraser
- Sharpener or blade
- Flexi curves
- Scale rule
- Metal clip
- Lettering set
EVALUATION
- Define technical drawing.
- List 10 instruments for drawing in technical drawing.