Drafting Instruments: Complete Line of Drafting Tool Sets for Drawing

Drafting Instruments are also referred to as drafting sets. We offer a wide range of drafting instruments for professional or students aspiring to be architects and engineers. Select the drafting set that fits your needs best. Each drafting instrument set from Alvin & Co includes various drafting tools such as compass, divider, and more. See our complete selection of Drafting Tools .


Basic Bow Compass Drafting Instrument Kit
Code: 20028
MFG Part #: 795B
Regular price: $60.97
Sale price: $46.91
Basic Bow Compass Drafting Instrument Kit 20028
Combination Universal Speed Bow Compass Drafting Instrument Kit
Code: 20029
MFG Part #: 729JS
Regular price: $71.99
Sale price: $41.14
Combination Universal Speed Bow Compass Drafting Instrument Kit 20029
This item is currently out of stock!
Rapid Bow Compass & Divider Kit
Code: 20030
MFG Part #: PQA-6050
Regular price: $24.08
Sale price: $14.05
Rapid Bow Compass & Divider Kit 20030
Drafting Jet Bow Compass & Beam Bar Instrument Kit
Code: 20031
MFG Part #: 929JS
Regular price: $90.97
Sale price: $64.98
Drafting Jet Bow Compass & Beam Bar Instrument Kit 20031
Elite Pro Series: Jet Bow Compass Instrument Set
Code: 20033
MFG Part #: PBJ9100
Regular price: $77.98
Sale price: $52.63
Elite Pro Series: Jet Bow Compass Instrument Set 20033
Beginner Drafting Instrument Kit has Alvin Compass & Divider
Code: 21906
MFG Part #: 308K
Regular price: $20.99
Sale price: $12.00
Beginner Drafting Instrument Kit has Alvin Compass & Divider 21906
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6" Alvin Bow Compass & Pencil Set Shipped Assorted Colors (random)
Code: 21908
MFG Part #: 316
Regular price: $16.00
Sale price: $9.14
6" Alvin Bow Compass & Pencil Set Shipped Assorted Colors (random) 21908
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Speed Bow Compass Set, 6 ½" Compass, 4 ¾" Compass, 6" Divider, Beam Bar and Pen Adapter
Code: 21913
MFG Part #: 366S
Regular price: $51.90
Sale price: $29.66
Speed Bow Compass Set, 6 ½" Compass, 4 ¾" Compass, 6" Divider, Beam Bar and Pen Adapter 21913
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Drafting Instrument Sets Contain

A compass has two arms one containing a needle (shoulder needle) and the other a graphite lead. To draw a circle and arc with the compass adjust the width/spread (distance between needle point and lead); place the needle point at the center where the two center lines intersect; rotate the compass by twisting the thumb and forefinger to produce the circles line. It is important to sharpen the lead to a chisel point to produce lines of even thickness while rotating the compass. Generally soft lead (F or HB) are used in compasses so the circle are drawn as dark object lines.

A divider’s two arms have a point which ends touch when closed. To compare sizes of drawing elements open the divider points across one element then compare against the second or compare by measuring each against a scale ruler. Measure distance by opening the divider points to a set scale then plot across the drawing or map to get a distance. A divider is also used to divide a line into segments.

Additional tools are provided in some drawing sets for inking and lettering.

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