| A | B |
| T-Square | Drawing instrument with a head and a blade. |
| Parallel Straightedge | A straightedge controlled by a system of chords and pulleys. These permit it to be moved up or down on the board, always maintaining a true horizontal position. |
| Drafting Machine | A device, used in drafting, that provides the combined functions of a T-square, scale, triangle, and protractor; it is attached to a drawing board or drawing table. |
| 45 Triangle | Draw vertical lines and lines @ 45° |
| 30 X 60 Triangle | Draw vertical lines and lines @ 30° and 60° |
| Adjustable Triangle | Draw lines @ 0° to 90° |
| Compass | Draw circles and arcs |
| Dividers | Used to transfer measurements |
| Protractor | Measure and layout angles |
| Brush | Clean drawings w/out smudging |
| Erasing Shield | Erase near lines that should not be erased |
| Templates | Drawing repetitive features |
| Drawing Board/Table | a rectangular board on which paper is placed or mounted for drawing or drafting. |
| Scales | Are triangular to allow more scales per stick |
| Mechanical Pencil | Best pencil to use for board drafting because it never has to be shapened |