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helps you draw different shapes and angles

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Q: What does a drawing compass do?
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An instrument for drawing circles?

pencil,pen,rule,eraser


What is a drawing created using a compass and straight edge?

A drawing created using a compass and straight edge is called a construction.See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_and_straightedge_constructions


What is the construcion tool for drawing arcs?

A compass is mainly used to draw perfect circles, but it can also be used to draw arcs of different sizes.


What are the 9 kinds of drafting?

pencils, drawing board, t-square, triangles, speedball pens, dividers, compass, proctractor, and french curves.


What kind of drawing instruments are used in manual drawing?

Instruments; the types used to make a manual drawing. Firstly a drawing board is needed to draw the drawing, so it is at a angle making it easier (However some people don't like it but it does improve the drawing). A engineering set square is needed to draw lines at a angle. A protractor is used to measure angles. A typical protractor is a semi-circular piece of plastic with 180 degrees printed around its curve. This piece of equipment is not only used in graphics for constructing accurate drawings but is also used in subjects like Mathematics. A compass is an absolute essential piece of equipment. It is well worth buying a good set which includes at least two compasses allowing the drawing of small and large circles. The drawing opposite is a 'bow' compass, this is used for drawing small circles very accurately. Cheap compasses tend to slip on the paper and break quite easily. A good, quality compass set will last a life time. Drawing Pencils are a basic requirement of any graphics course. You need a number ranging from 2B to 2H. These letters refer to the hardness of the pencil lead. When sketching a soft lead such as 2B is can be used to produce quick drawings and shading. On the other hand , when drawing precisely a 2H or even a harder pencil such as a 4H is ideal. This type of pencil keeps its sharp edge for longer and produces very fine lines.