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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Combo Small Circle Template
Alvin Drafting$7.00A circle template that helps with drafting and drawing.Features: 39 circle cutouts with centering linesCircles from 1/16" to 1-3/8" in diameterFraction, decimal and millimeter designationsPencil allowance on all openings for 0.5mm pencil... -
Computer Diagramming Template
RapiDesign$12.90Symbols conform to ANSI X3.5. Full size symbols. Size: 4-5/16" x 8-3/8" x .030". -
Contact/Switches/Relays Template
RapiDesign$19.50The 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. -
Decimal Circle Template
Pickett$10.60Pickett templates have been designed to conform to the exacting demands of the professional architect, draftsperson and engineers.Features: Contains 68 circles ranging in size from .1" to 1.5" (2.54mm to 25.4mm) Printed centering lines Risers for... -
Dimension and Tolerance Template
RapiDesign$15.10Contains symbols proportioned to 1/8" character height. Size: 2¾" x 7" x .030". -
Electric/Electronic Template
Alvin Drafting$9.20This electrical design template features drawing symbols for electrical controls in machinery and automation circuits.Features: Assorted cutouts and symbols for electrical and electronic diagramsContains electronic tubes, capacitors, circuit... -
Electrical Graphic Symbols
Pacific Arc$7.10Pacific Arc Electrical Template are the ideal tools to make exact specifications for geometry, drawings, plans, and sketches.Features: 117 openingsMade of strong translucent green plastic.Works on many surfaces including paper, vellum, fabric, canvas,... -
Electrical Symbols Template
Pacific Arc$5.40The Pacific Arc Template Guides are the ideal perfect guide for geometry, drawing, plans, and sketches. Made of a strong translucent green plastic, these templates are perfect for use on any surface and will not obscure the surface you are working on... -
Electrical Templates Set
RapiDesign$53.25Contains a comprehensive set of three templates conforming to ANSI Y32.2. Size: 7¾" x 5" x .030"; 8" x 4-3/8" x .030"; 8" x 3¾" x .030". -
Electro Logic
RapiDesign$19.35Contains various sizes of gate and inverter symbols with selected combination of electronic symbols. Size: 5¾" x 3¾" x .030". -
Electromaster Template
RapiDesign$27.00Contains electrical and other symbols used in the utility and power and light industries. Size: 8" x 8" x 11½" x .040". -
Electroneer Template
RapiDesign$14.30All diagrammatic elements of electronic and cathode ray tubes are provided for, plus tube bases of 4, 7, and 8 prong type, in addition to all symbols in the field of electronics. Cut-outs beveled for inking. Thickness: .060". -
Electronic Control Template
RapiDesign$21.10Contains standard symbols used in machinery and automation circuits. Size: 3 ¼" x 8" x .030". -
Electronic Controls Template
Alvin Drafting$8.40This electronic design template features drawing symbols for electrical controls in machinery and automation circuits.Features: Contains a variety of shapes that symbolize the different electrical controlsAssorted switches for pressure, temperature,... -
Electronic Controls Template-1764681101
Pacific Arc$5.90This specialized electrical template is designed for professionals and students who need accurate and standardized symbols for electrical diagrams. Featuring symbols from ANSI Y32.2, it includes essential markings for contacts, switches, contactors, and... -
Electronic Template
Alvin Drafting$8.50This template is great for use by architects and electricians and contains standard symbols used for schematic diagrams.Features: Assorted cutouts and symbols for schematic diagramsOne edge scale graduated in 8ths and 16ths and one graduated in... -
Ellipse Master Combo Template
Pickett$17.20Contains four projections of 15 30 45 and 60. Size range from 1/8" to 1¾". Size: 8-11/16" x 12" x .030". -
Ellipse Master Combo Template-1764074090
RapiDesign$20.15Contains 79 ellipses with projections of 15°, 30°, 45° and 60° 15° projections from 3/16" to 1-5/8", 30° From 1/8" to 1½", 45° from 1/8" to 1 �", and 60° from 1/8" to 1-5/8". Size: 11" X 8½". Thickness: ... -
Ellipse Master Template
Pickett$12.55Contains five projections 20° through 60° in increments of 10°. Size range ¼" to 1½". Size: 5" x 11" x 0.30". -
Ellipse Set of 5
Timely Templates$27.40Contains 13 projections from 10° through 90°. Major axes of 7/16" to 1¾" 195 ellipses. Size: 6 ¼" 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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