Drawing Tool Descriptions 1
A long straight edge
T-Square
A smooth surfaced area to create ideal drawing conditions
Drawing Board
If the radius of circle is 4", how long would the diameter be?
8"
What tool is used to create guidelines?
Ame's Lettering Guide
Which drawing lead creates the darkest line? Which creates the lightest line?
6B and 9H
Most frequently used tool of the landscape designer
Drawing Pencil
May be used as straightedges by themselves or in combination with the T-square to create lines at consistent angles.
Triangle
If a line is drawn 4" long at a scale of 1"=10', how long would it represent in real life?
40'
Name 3 lettering types.
Lettering templets, Waxed pressed-on letters, Transfer film, Lettering machine, Hand Lettering
Name the 2 different types of Triangles.
45, 45, 90 and 30, 60, 90
Pencils given H or B ratings. The harder leads have H ratings, and the softer leads have B ratings.
Drawing Leads
Hard plastic or flexible plastic supports for curvilinear lines
Curves
If a driveway is 60' long, how long would it be if drawn at a 1"=30'?
2"
What type of drawing lead should be used to create guidelines?
9H
What 2 tools are used to make a right angle?
T-square and Triangle
Measures the relationship between two joined lines
Protractor
Used to represent actual dimensions in a reduced size
Scale
If a driveway is 360' in real life, how long would it be on a drawing of 1"=60'
6'
What does changing the center guideline do to letters?
Causes the weight of the letter to shift up or down
Name 3 of 6 tips to good hand lettering
Use guidelines, Keep guidelines light, Use a straightedge, Moniter line quality, Space letters and lines properly, maintain case consistency
Assists the designer with the creation of a neat, attractive plane.
Templates or Stencils
A multi-use tool that has a straightedge on a roller that allows the designer to create multiple parallel lines at any angle.
Rolling Ruler
If the radius of circle is 3" drawn at 1"=40', what would be the length of the diameter in real life?
240'
What does changing the number of guidelines do to the letters?
Causes a slight upward slant to the letters.
What is the most common pencil lead used by landscapers
2H or 3H