Lesson
# 1 |
Study Guide
for Reading Assignment
Print a copy of the Drafting Tools Study Guide and study
the sections indicated in Chapter 3 of the Technical Drawing
text
Drafting
Tools Study Guide.pdf
|
Learning to Read Scales
Each video provides an explaination of how to read one
type of scale. Watch each video and print out and complete
the practice exercise for each type of scale.
Scales
Practice Sheets.pdf
|
Watch the
Fractional Scale Video
frac_scale.wvm
6:13 minutes
|
Watch the
Decimal Scale Video
dec_scale.wvm
3:50 minutes
|
Watch the
Mechanical Scale Video
mech_scale.wvm
3:43 minutes
|
Watch the
Architect Scale Video
arch_scale.wvm
5:33 minutes
|
Watch the
Engineer Scale Video
engineer_scale.wvm
3:38 minutes
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Watch the Metric Scale Video
metric_scale.wvm
2:29 minutes
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Check Point:
Have your work checked by your instructor |
Lesson #
2 |
Learning to use drafting tools
properly
In this lesson instruction will be given on proper tool
usage and techniques. You will also complete some practice
drawing problems to help you develop your drawing skills. |
Watch the
Videos
pencils.wvm
2:05 minutes
drawing_layout_1.wvm
4:43 minutes
using dividers.wvm
3:26 minutes
|
Exercise:
Print all of the drawing exercises on
Vellum. Vellum is a special kind of paper that drafters use
when they will be making blueprints. (See section 3.52 in
the text for more information) Ask your instructor how to
print the drawings on vellum Print out and complete
the drawing exercise # 1 tools_1.pdf
|
Watch the Blueprinting Video
blueprint.wvm
3.14 minutes
|
| Make a blueprint of your drawing.
Check the quality of the line work. If the lines are not dark
enough, darken them and then make another print. |
Check Point:
Have your work checked by your instructor |
Lesson #
3
Measuring and drawing practice problems |
| Print out and
complete the drawing exercise # 2 tools_2.pdf
Print out and complete the drawing exercise # 3 tools_3.pdf
Check Point: Hav |
Check Point:
Have your work checked by your instructor |
Lesson
# 4
Compass, Circle Template |
Watch the
Compass and Circle Template Video
circ_template_compass.wvm
13:23 minutes
|
Exercise:
Print out on vellum and complete the drawing exercise #
4 tools_4.pdf
|
Check Point:
Have your work checked by your instructor |
Lesson # 5
Lettering Practice
|
Watch the
French Curve Video
guidelines.wmv
6:41 minutes
|
Exercise:
Print out on vellum and complete the lettering exercise
lettering
1.pdf
lettering
2.pdf
lettering
3.pdf |
Check Point:
Have your work checked by your instructor |
Drafting
Tools Skill Test |
| Review your Study
Guide and prepare for the Skill Test.
When you are ready to take the
test contact your instructor for a copy of the test. |
