| A | B |
| Scale | makes full or reduced-sized measures |
| French Curve | guide for drawing irregular curves |
| Triangles (45 and 30-60-degree) | helps draw vertical and inclined lines |
| Fasteners | secure paper to drafting board |
| T-Square | used to draw horizontal lines |
| Templates | provide guides for commonly used shapes |
| Compass | used to draw circles and arcs |
| Eraser | eliminates unwanted pencil lines |
| Dividers | used to sub-divide distances |
| Pencil Pointer | re-sharpens pencils |
| Dusting Brush | removes crumbs and dirt particles |
| Protractor | measures or lays out angles |
| Erasing Shield | helps erase without smudges |
| Drawing Board | provides smooth, flat surface for drafting |
| CAD | computer-aided drafting |