Chapter 3 Flashcards

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smooth board

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36”X34” most versatile, table top drafting board and parallel bar with tile feature

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drafting board cover

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resilient surface serves as a drawing underlay ment, flexible sheet vinyl cut to size

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3
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parallel bar

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horizontal straightedge installed on board, used to draw horizontal lines

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4
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t-square

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stand-alone straightedge consisting of head and blade, 30” most common, used for drawing long angled lines

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5
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triangle

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used for drawing vertical or angled lines,named for angles they draw; 45,30-60* and adjustable

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6
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cutting mat

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self-healing, hard vinyl surface used as underlay for cutting

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7
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architect’s scale

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Measuring tool with six edges that enables a drafter to draw items proportionally accurate, Measured in feet and inches ¼” scale: ¼ inch equals 1 true-size foot

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architect’s scale 2

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Inches measured with subdivided scale Imperial rule measures life size Dimensions are written in feet and inches, ex. 2’ – 0”

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metric scale

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measuring and marking drawings done in system international (metric units), 1 meter=39 1/3”, units abbreviated written lower case ex. 7.65m

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10
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proportional scale

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enlarge and reduce a picture

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leads

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sticks of graphite from very hard(light) to very soft(dark), light lines used for layout and construction work, dark lines used for object lines

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12
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drafting eraser

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removing pencil or pen lines

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drafting tape

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adhesive-backed paper less sticky than masking tape, rolls or dots

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14
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eraser shield and drafting brush

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aid in erasing

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15
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lead pointer

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sharpening 3mm drafting leads

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16
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drafting compass

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cricles and arcs, point at one end short lead on other and adjustment wheel

17
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dividers

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transferring distances

18
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templates

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plastic laser-cit outlines of furniture, plants, electrical symbols, etc., 1/8” or 1/4” scale

19
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curves

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french(irregular)curve used to draw hard-line arcs, flexible curves

20
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technical pens

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refillable, different tip sizes, help perpendicular to paper, vellum or polyester ink films

21
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drafting papers

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available in standard sizes: A: 8.5” x 11”
B: 11” x 17”
C: 17” x 33”
D: 33” x 34” or 36” x 48”

22
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tracing paper

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inexpensive medium for sketching and layout work

23
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vellum

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semi-opaque paper used for ink or pencil work

24
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polyester film

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used for ink or plastic lead work

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lettering
architectural drafting technique for notes on drawings, consistent in height spacing and style, gives professional appearance
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simple lettering guide
quick guideline creation
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ames lettering guide
lettering rows of notes
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care of tools
compartmentalized plastic boxes, drawings should be stored unfolded
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student home studio
enough space to move around, thought and productivity, tools are convenient, drafting board and parallel bar