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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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". -
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Circle & Radius Template
Timely Templates$7.50Easily draw a large range of circles, corners and scallops with one template. Made of tough, flexible, transparent plastic with pin-point centers.Full circles 1/16" to 3/8" in 1/32 increments. Full circles 3/8" to 1" in 1/16 increments. 1/4 circles 1"... -
Circle Indicator Template
Pickett$14.65Contains 40 circles ranging from 3/64" to 2" in diameter. Size: 6" x 12" x .060". -
Circle Layout Template with Equal Spacing
Timely Templates$6.20This template draws circles from 2-3/8" to 3". Equal spacing pin holes make it easy to divide various size circles into the following whole parts: 2-3-4-5-6-8-9-10-12-18-20-24-36.Complements T-88 Pinpoint Circle Template -
Circle Master Template
Pickett$11.45Contains 43 circles ranging from 1/16" to 3" in diameter. Size: 7" x 10" x .030". Similar to Timely T-105 Circle Template and Alvin TD445 Circle Template -
Circle Master Template I
Alvin Drafting$7.70A circle template has labeled cutouts to quickly add precisely measured circle and arc elements to a drawing without the aid of a scaled ruler or compass.Features: Contains 44 circles with centering lines from 1/16" to 3" in diameterFraction... -
Circle Radius Master Template
Pickett$13.35Contains 62 circles from 3/64" to 7½". Size: 7-7/16" x 9-7/8" x .060". -
Circle Radius Template
RapiDesign$16.30Contains 62 circles from 3/64" to 7½". Size: 7½" x 10-3/8" x .030". -
Circle Template
RapiDesign$13.30Contains 45 circles from 1/16" to 2 ¼". Size: 7 ¼" x 8 ¼" x .030". -
Circle Template
Timely Templates$3.90Draws 39 Circles sized 3/64" to 1-5/8"Features: Has permanent pin-point centering that will never wear off.Centering holes are die-cut with the rest of the template thus assuring unvarying accuracy.A selection of spacing notches and arrowheads are... -
Circle Template I
Timely Templates$7.10Contains circles measuring 1/16" to 3" Precision die-cut metric fractional and decimal equivalent dimensions and marked corner radii. Similar to Alvin TD445 Circle Template and Pickett 1204i Circle Template -
Circle Template I
Timely Templates$4.20Contains 36 circles from 1/32" to 1 1/8". Size: 3-7/8" x 7¾" x .030". -
Circle, Indent, and Enclosure Template
Pickett$14.65A general purpose template containing circles, squares, rectangles, hexagons, diamonds and directional arrows. Size: 5-7/8" x 10" x .020".
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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