Uploaded September 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Select one of the objects brought to class by you or the teacher: hammer, scissors, pliers, phone, iPod, etc. Draw orthographic views of the object. Use ruler and/or caliper to find dimensions. Use architect's scale to scale down your sketch if needed. Sketch the various views of the object: front, side, top, etc. Add a few dimensions. Do not use tools or straight edge for your sketches, or use them only at the end for touch--up.
Note: focus of this assignment is free hand sketching. Please select a "simple" object or consult with teacher. Simple tools are good, maybe found in your toolbox or kitchen.
Important: the dimensions are always written as actual dimensions, even if using a reduced scale. Indicate scale in the title block.
Select one of the objects brought to class by you or the teacher: hammer, scissors, pliers, phone, iPod, etc. Draw orthographic views of the object. Use ruler and/or caliper to find dimensions. Use architect's scale to scale down your sketch if needed. Sketch the various views of the object: front, side, top, etc. Add a few dimensions. Do not use tools or straight edge for your sketches, or use them only at the end for touch--up.
Note: focus of this assignment is free hand sketching. Please select a "simple" object or consult with teacher. Simple tools are good, maybe found in your toolbox or kitchen.
Important: the dimensions are always written as actual dimensions, even if using a reduced scale. Indicate scale in the title block.
