Master the Drawing Tools

Drawing Instruments

• A protractor is used to measure angles.

Horizontal Lines and Alignment

• A set square is used to draw horizontal lines and align other drawing instruments.

Erasable Drafting

• A pencil is used for drafting and allows easy erasure of small errors without affecting adjacent lines.

Curves

• A french curve is designed to help draw curves.

Vertical Lines and Angles

• A set square is used to draw vertical lines and other lines at set angles.

Trammel Heads

• A beam compass is made from hardwood and has trammel heads.

Circles and Arcs

• A compass is used to inscribe circles or arcs.

Smudge Prevention

• A fountain pen has rabbeted edges to prevent smudges and ink blotches.

Erasure Control

• A masking shield is used to confine erasures to the desired area.

Curves

• A splint Curve is used to draw curves.

Test your knowledge of basic drawing instruments with this quiz. Learn about the uses and features of tools like the compass, protractor, and T-square. Challenge yourself and see how well you know these essential tools for accurate and precise drawing.