Shop drafting templates and drawing templates used by architects, engineers, designers, and students for accurate hand drafting. From architectural and mechanical templates to circle, lettering, and specialty stencils, find the right tools for precise layouts, symbols, and technical drawings.
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Sketch Mate Template
RapiDesign$12.45Contains hexagons circles squares and triangles in 12 sizes. Size: 3 ¼" x 5-7/8" x .030". -
Small Circle Template
Pickett$12.55Contains 85 circles. Size range from 1/32" to 1 ¼". Size: 8" x 10" x .030". -
Small Circle Template-1764402832
Pacific Arc$4.80The Pacific Arc Circle Template is an essential tool for precise drafting, sketching, and design work. Featuring 40 circles ranging from 1/32" to 1 5/8", each with quarter-graduated markings, this template ensures accuracy in every project. Equipped with... -
Small Ellipse Guide Template
Alvin Drafting$9.10Drawing ellipses has never been easier than with this ellipse template.Features: 79 ellipse cutouts with centering lines, from 1/8" to 1-3/4"Projections of 15, 30, 45, 60 degrees15 degree: from 3/16" to 1-5/8"30 degree: from 1/8" to 1-1/2"45 degree:... -
Small Ellipse Set of 15 Templates
Alvin Drafting$154.55Ellipses from 10° through 80°. Use for drawing ellipses from 5/32" to 2". Templates have 26-29 cutouts each. Set of 15 ellipse templates. -
Small Increment Circle Template
Timely Templates$7.50Has all 1/128th to 1/4, all 1/64ths to 1, all 1/32nds to 1-1/4.85 circles - 1/32" to 1-1/4" Diameter. All are dimensioned in both fractions and decimals. Common sizes are emphasized. Has lifetime precision pin-point centering. -
Small Tilted Hexagons Template
Timely Templates$7.10With this template, it's surprisingly easy to do a professional job of drawing those small hex heads and nuts. Sizes are from 1/8 to 7/16 across flats. You get the regular four angle views plus isometric plus top and side views. (70 combinations) Has... -
Speed Lettering Guide
Alvin Drafting$8.30This modern bold lettering template is ideal for planning, drafting, drawing, lettering, and other craft projects. It is great for Drawing and Drafting Tool Architecture, and Design Template, Great for Students, Hobbyists, and Professionals... -
Springs & Screw Threads Template
Timely Templates$7.1011 sizes –– 1/4 to 1-1/8 Dia. Quickly draw crisp, uniform threads - coarse or fine, regular or sectional view, right or left hand, internal or external. You can draw open or closed springs, plus end views, and various spring ends. Pin-point centering... -
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Square Template I
RapiDesign$10.65Contains 39 squares from 1/16" x 1-3/8". Size: 4" x 7½" x .030". -
Square Template-1764078781
Timely Templates$7.30Contains 40 squares from 1/16" to 2". Size: 6 ¼" x 9¾" x .020". -
Square Template-1764403372
Pacific Arc$5.40This square template is a must-have for students, engineers, and artists who need precision in their designs. Featuring 39 square cutouts in various sizes, along with built-in rulers, it ensures accurate measurements for any project. Its compact size... -
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Survey & Civil Engineer Template
Pacific Arc$6.00Pacific Arc Template Guides are the ideal tools to make exact specifications for geometry, drawings, plans, and sketches.Features: Two Scales 1"=40' & 1"=20'Cutouts dimensioned in both scalesAlso includes a small French curve cutoutMade of strong... -
Surveyor's/Engineers Field Indicator Template
Alvin Drafting$8.50This Survey & Civil Engineer Template contains standard symbols and users legend.Features: 56 cutoutsAssorted circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and arrows dimensioned in 2 scales (1"=20' and 1"=40')Includes french curve and radius... -
Swiss Cheeze Template - Circles & Hexes
Timely Templates$4.80Full circles 1/16" to 1-1/8" diameter. Quarter circles to 1-1/4" diameter. Full and half size hexagons for bolt diameters of 1/16" to 1/2". Side views of nuts and bolt heads. Large arrowheads and reference numbers. -
Tangent Corner Radii Template
Timely Templates$7.301/32 to 2-1/2 radius This template easily draws tangent 90-degree corners in a large range of sizes. These are useful for drawing mechanical parts, pipe, sheet metal, conduit, and ductwork. Woodworking applications include corners, scallops,... -
Terminals and Connectors Template
RapiDesign$17.90The most comprehensive set of electrical/electronic templates, taken from ANSI Y32.2 symbols, grouped into sections for easy use and are in correct relative size so any size grid can be obtained through photographic reduction. -
Traffic Accident Investigator Template
RapiDesign$16.25 - $21.55Contains: graphic symbols for illustrating traffic accident scenes.Available in three sizes.Template thickness : 0.03"
What Are Drafting Templates?
Drafting templates are plastic or metal guides with pre-cut shapes that allow users to draw precise, repeatable forms. These templates eliminate the need to measure and construct common elements manually, improving both speed and accuracy in technical drawing.
Templates are widely used to create circles, ellipses, lettering, symbols, and specialized components used in architectural and engineering drawings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} relies on standardized symbols and consistent geometry, making templates an essential drafting tool.
Types of Drafting Templates
- Circle & Ellipse Templates: Used to create accurate circles and curves without a compass
- Architectural Templates: Include common symbols such as doors, windows, fixtures, and furniture layouts
- Lettering Templates: Used for consistent text, titles, and labeling on drawings
- Engineering Templates: Designed for mechanical and technical symbols used in engineering drawings
Why Use Drawing Templates
Drafting templates improve efficiency by reducing the time required to create repeated shapes and symbols. Instead of constructing each element manually, templates allow for fast, consistent placement while maintaining accuracy across the entire drawing.
They also help ensure standardization, which is critical in technical drawings where symbols and dimensions must be clearly communicated.
Choosing the Right Drafting Template
When selecting a drafting template, consider the type of drawing being created and the level of detail required. Architectural templates are ideal for building layouts, while engineering templates are better suited for mechanical and technical drawings. Lettering templates are commonly used for titles, notes, and labeling.
The right template depends on the symbols and shapes you use most often, as well as the scale and precision required for your work.
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Drafting templates are typically used alongside scales, triangles, parallel bars, and drafting paper to create accurate and efficient drawings.
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