Lesson 3 of 4 · Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies

Technical drawing basics

15 min

Technical drawing communicates the shape and size of objects accurately.

Drawing instruments

  • Drawing board and T-square: drawing horizontal lines.
  • Set squares (45° and 30°/60°): drawing vertical and angled lines.
  • Compass: drawing circles and arcs.
  • Protractor: measuring angles.
  • Pencils: HB for general work, 2H for construction lines.
  • Eraser and sharpener.

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