• Equipment needed• The basics• Dimensions

Created By: Jeff Buckley

Getting Started – The Basics

EquipmentDrawing board/Drawing tableTee-squareSet squaresProtractorCompassFrench curves or flexi curvesPencilsPencil sharpenerEraserPaperMasking tape/Drawing clips

Drawing table/Drawing boardAny flat surface with a straight edge for your

tee-square will do from both schoolwork and homework.

Tee-squareThe best type of tee-square is shown below as

it should not warp (personal preference you may find a different type better)

Set squaresThere are three types. The first two are

compulsory and the adjustable is optional but recommended.

ProtractorAny see-through protractor will do.

CompassA good compass is very important. One from

a mathematical set wont do.

French curves or flexi curves (optional)

PencilsYou will need a HB and 2H-5H pencil for

technical drawings.If possible you should try and get pencils

ranging from b values to h values for freehand sketching.

Colouring pencils will also be needed.

Pencil sharpener and EraserAny pencil sharpener will do but metal ones

will last longer.

A vinyl eraser is needed. It should come with a plastic sleeve around it

PaperAn A4 sketch pad will be needed for freehand

sketching. Make sure the paper is not ruled. The more pages the better.

You will mainly use A3 paper and occasionally A2 which will be supplied for you.

Masking tape or Drawing clipsA roll of masking tape will be needed or else

drawing clips. Sellotape can also be used but be careful when peeling it off sheets.

Line types

Lining out a sheet

10mm BORDER

TITLE BLOCK

Title block

YOUR NAME - 3mm

NAME OF SCHOOL - 4mm

TITLE OF DRAWING

YEAR - 3mm

DRG NO. - 3mm

3mm

DATE - 3mm

Title block is 40mm high and 80mm wide

DimensionsAll dimensions are in millimetres (mm)

R means radius when talking about circles or arcs eg. A circle with a radius of 10 mm would be written as R10.

Ø is the symbol for the diameter of a circle eg. Ø20 would be the same as the R10 circle above.

Dimensions The symbol for a right angle is –

However is used two.

The way parallel lines are shown is

The sign for perpendicular lines is