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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75° Ellipse Template PK
Pickett$9.75Pickett ellipse templates are suitable for many drafting and drawing needs.Features:27 Sizes: 1/8" to 2"Built-in risers and smooth apertures to reduce smudged lines for engineering, drafting and design.Translucent, smoke-gray flexible plastic for... -
80° Ellipse Template
Pickett$11.50Pickett ellipse templates are suitable for many drafting needs. Manufactured with drawing risers that separate the template underside from the drawing surface to ensure clean, smear-free results. 80° Ellipse Set. 12 openings from 2 1/8" to 4". -
80° Ellipse Template PK
Pickett$9.75Pickett ellipse templates are suitable for many drafting and drawing needs.Features:27 Sizes: 1/8" to 2"Built-in risers and smooth apertures to reduce smudged lines for engineering, drafting and design.Translucent, smoke-gray flexible plastic for... -
Accident Report Template
Timely Templates$2.80Contains intersections scales and a wide variety of symbols for making neat accurate reports. Size: 3 1/8" x 6-5/8" x .020". -
Accident Report Template-1764148042
Alvin & Co.$9.10This template includes cut outs of assorted symbols for on-site accident reporting. One edge includes ¼" scale = 5'. Pencil allowance on all openings for 0.5mm pencil lead. Non-glare, odor free, flexible, durable, translucent green plastic. -
Acrylic Lettering Aid Template
Pacific Arc$4.20This Acrylic Lettering Aid is a durable and precise tool designed for freehand lettering. It includes a line separation guide for consistent spacing, making it ideal for creating neat, professional lettering. Constructed with our thickest material at 0... -
All Purpose Pocket Template
Alvin Drafting$6.10This general purpose template is ideal for planning, drafting, drawing and other craft projects.Features: Contains circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, brackets, traffic and mapping symbolsShapes from 3/32" to 5/16"Pencil allowance on all openings for... -
All Purpose Template
Pacific Arc$4.00This all-in-one template is packed with essential features, making it a must-have tool for students, artists, and professionals. With a protractor, multiple geometric shapes, and a French curve, it provides versatility for any design project. Its compact... -
All-Purpose Template
Alvin Drafting$7.70This general purpose template is ideal for planning, drafting, drawing and other craft projects.Features: 41 cutouts in allAssorted circles, squares, hexagons, and trianglesIncludes a 3" protractor, french curve and holes for compass useEdge scale... -
Aluminum Triangles
Fairgate$22.40 - $45.60Lightweight, durable aluminum with matte-satin finish that resists stains and tarnishing. Features 1/16" graduations on the 90 angle. May also be used as a template for circles from 1/16" to 1 3/8".Made in the USA -
AMES Lettering Guide & Rule
Pacific Arc$3.60The Ames Letter Guide is an essential tool for planning, drafting, and lettering, making it easy to create perfectly spaced lines. Designed with English and Metric spacing, this guide is ideal for architects, drafters, artists, and engineers who need... -
AMES Letting Guide & Rule
Alvin Drafting$3.20A uniquely designed instrument combining a rotating disk with an indexed rim for adjusting letter height or establishing cross-hatch marks. Draw guide and slope lines 1/16" to 2" in height. English and metric line spacing. -
Angle and Circle Maker
Helix$5.60This circular protractor rotates freely, enabling you to draw angles like a protractor and circles like a compass. The center disc includes slots for drawing angles up to 360° and holes for creating circles ranging from 1/8" to 4" in diameter... -
Arrow Template
RapiDesign$13.60Contains arrows north indicators road signs and two sizes of traffic markers. Size: 4" x 6" x .030". -
Arrowhead Template
Timely Templates$4.90This arrowhead template has a large selection of styles and sizes to give your drawings a professional appearance. Has 8 double-direction cut-outs for quick dimensioning and 18 arrowheads for isometric use. A variety of arrows can be created by combining... -
Big Accident Tempate
Timely Templates$7.60Used by state and local police to draw accident scenes. Standard symbols make neat, easy-to-draw accident reports. Cut-outs in transparent plastic may be drawn with pencil or ballpoint. This template can be custom imprinted with your... -
Big Ellipse Templates
Timely Templates$25.90Contains 60 ellipses in four projections of 15° 30° 45° and 60°. Major axes of 1 ¼" to 6½". Size: 4½" x 8" x .020". -
Big Isometric Template
Timely Templates$4.301 to 7½ axes. All are 35-16' projection. Dimensions are for isometric projections. -
Bolts and Nuts Template
RapiDesign$17.65Contains hexagons circles and squares. Size: 5" x 7-5/8" x .030". -
Chemical Ring Template
RapiDesign$20.15Contains pentagons hexagons heptagons and octagons. Size: 5" x 6-7/8" x .040".
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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