ANSI/ASME Y14.1 – Paper Sizes
A size chart illustrating the ANSI sizes. In 1995, the American National Standards Institute adopted ANSI/ASME Y14.1 which defined a […]
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Ruler
A closeup of a steel rule A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is an instrument used in
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Engineer’s Scale
An engineer’s scale. An engineer’s scale is a tool for measuring distances and transferring measurements at a fixed ratio of
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Architect’s Scale
A triangular architect’s scale, made of brass An architect’s scale is a specialized ruler designed to facilitate the drafting and
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Dividers
Dividers are similar to compasses, except they do not have a drawing point. Instead, they have sharp points. Dividers are
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Compass
A beam compass and a regular compass In some medieval illustrations, the compass was used as a symbol of God’s
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Protractor
In geometry, a protractor is a circular or semicircular tool for measuring an angle or a circle. The units of
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Triangle
triangle, or set square A or triangle is an object used in engineering and technical drawing, with the aim of
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T-Square
T-square A T-square is a technical drawing instrument used by draftsmen primarily as a guide for drawing horizontal lines on
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Drafting Machine
Drafting machine attached to a drawing board. A drafting machine is a very useful tool in technical drawing, consisting of