If you are wanting to take the courses using a drafting board, here's a shopping list of what you'll need:
These items can normally be found at your local office supply or blueprint shop.
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Drafting board that will accommodate 24" tall by 36" wide paper.
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36" "T" square or a parallel board.
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#2 pencils.
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6" and 10" Drawing triangles.
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Gum Erasers.
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24" x 36" vellum or transparent bond paper
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Architectural Templates
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Architectural Scale
Click here to download a "Free Drafting Board Construction Plan" if you're into woodworking! (24" x 36" paper at 1" = 4" scale)
The images below are a board built by one of our students from those plans.