drafting tool
Technical drawing aid
A drafting tool is any instrument used for technical drawing—compasses, protractors, T-squares, triangles, and similar implements for creating precise lines and measurements.
The term applies both to traditional manual tools and their digital equivalents in computer-aided design software: The architecture student invested in a quality set of drafting tools.
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- rulerOne who governs
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
- T-squareRight-angled drawing guide
- set squareTool for drawing angles
protractor · stencil · triangle · eraser · straightedge · blueprint · architectural plan · architect · technical · technical drawing · precision · parallel · template · scale · divider · sketch · line · ink
drafting toolpaintbrush
Bristled tool for applying pigment
pastel · chalk · crayon · freehand drawing · charcoal
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