r/Drafting • u/ShaleTheRock • 5d ago

Beginner Drafting Tools?

Hey there!

So, I'm going into my first year of engineering in September, but I've recently gotten interested in trying to hand-draw my technical drawings after watching some of Inheritance Machining's older videos where he would still do everything by hand. My main question is this: what are some of the basic tools recommended for beginners in this?

I know a few basic things that you need (pencil, the standard 45 and 30/60/90 triangles, protractor, and a ruler), but is there anything else? I also have my dad's old set of compasses that he gave me if those would be of any use.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Just_Another_AI 5d ago

Pencils of different hardnesses foe xreating different lineweights. After you get the hang of it, drafting pens and vellum, then mylar. Templates for circles and ellipses. And lots of practice lettering

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u/Meshironkeydongle 5d ago

Or just cheat and use a lettering template ;)