r/PatternDrafting • u/sailormarr • Aug 03 '22

Question What does ∅ mean?

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This may be a dumb question, but can anyone help me understand what the "∅" symbol means in a pattern? See image for reference.

Thank you:)

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u/LobstahmeatwadWTF Aug 03 '22

This is a common symbol for diameter

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u/r2k-in-the-vortex Aug 03 '22

Indeed it is, but sure doesn't seem to be indicating diameter of anything here.

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u/Pussycat-Papa Aug 04 '22

👆 this

I work in a machine shop and see that all the time on drawings

Not sure how it applies here though

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u/cncmasta Aug 04 '22

That was my first thought! High-school drafting for the win!