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- DRAFTING TABLE A drawing board that has a vinyl covering; used as a smooth surface.
- PARALLEL RULE A horizontal ruler running along cables that line the table. It has a vertical element that is used to draw straight lines.
- T-SQUARE A wood and plastic straight edge, in the shape of a T, that is used to make straight lines. This is the older version of a Parallel rule.
- LAMP A lamp that can clamp onto the side of a table.
- SET SQUARES Clear plastic straight edge that is used to make perpendicular lines and 30-, 60-, and 45-degree angles.
- DRAFTING TAPE Tape that is used to hold down drawings. Masking tape can be used instead.
- MECHANICAL PENCIL A metal pencil that clamps the lead in place. The lead can be of various thicknesses.
- LEAD SHARPENER A revolving sharpener.
- ERASER A white eraser used to remove mistakes.
- METAL SHIELD A flat metal template, with various holes and shapes, used to erase specific areas of a drawing.
- DRAFTING BRUSH A large horsehair brush that brushes away eraser bits, graphite reside, and ambient residue.
- CIRCLE TEMPLATE A plastic template used to make circles.
- SCALE A long ruler that has scales on the side; it is used to automatically convert measurements.
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