Architectural Drafting Equipment

DRAFTING SUPPLIES
Whether equipment is purchased in a kit or by the individual tool, the following items are the minimum
normally needed for manual drafting:
● One mechanical lead holder with 4H, 2H, H, and F grade leads. This pencil and lead assortment allows
for individual flexibility of line and lettering control, or for use in sketching. The lead holder and leads are
optional if automatic pencils are used.
● One 0.3 mm automatic drafting pencil with 4H, 2H,and H leads.
● One 0.5 mm automatic drafting pencil with 4H, 2H,and F leads.
● One 0.7 mm automatic drafting pencil with 2H, H,and F leads.
● One 0.9 mm automatic drafting pencil with H, F, and HB leads. Automatic pencils and leads are optional if
lead holders and leads are used.
● Lead sharpener (not needed if the lead holder isomitted).
● 6" bow compass.
● Dividers.
● Eraser.
● Erasing shield.
● 30°–60° triangle.
● 45° triangle.
● Irregular curve.
● Adjustable triangle (optional).

● Scales:
1. Triangular architect’s scale.
2. Triangular civil engineer’s scale.
● Drafting tape.
● Architectural floor plan template for residential plans,with 1/4" = 1'−0" scale.
● Circle template with small holes.
● Lettering guide.
● Sandpaper sharpening pad.
● Dusting brush.
Not all of the items listed here are used in every school or workplace. Additional equipment and supplies
may be needed depending on the specific application,
for example:
● Technical pen set.
● Drafting ink.
● Lettering template.
● Assorted architectural drafting templates.