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Stencils

Paint over or trace to create everything from custom messages to drafting designs

21 products

Parallel Rules

Draw parallel lines, as well as circles, arcs, and angles

1 product

Layout Compasses

Draw circles and transfer distance measurements

27 products

Squares

Check 90° angles during layout work with combination, angle, or pipefitters' squares

125 products

Rulers

Horizontal, vertical, circumference, center-finding, and pica rulers

392 products

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

1 product

All Results

Measuring and Inspecting

Parallel Rules

Draw parallel lines, as well as circles, arcs, and angles

1 product

Layout Compasses

Draw circles and transfer distance measurements

27 products

Straightedges

Draw straight lines and check the straightness of surfaces

44 products

Straightedge/Protractors

Draw straight lines and measure angle, slope, and rise with one tool

2 products

Compass Point-Holding Clamps

Attach to a pipe, ruler, or beam to scribe circles and arcs too large for a compass

3 products

Angle Transfers

Duplicate any angle in construction and other applications

2 products

Drafting Curves

Use as templates for drawing curved lines

5 products

Squares

Check 90° angles during layout work with combination, angle, or pipefitters' squares

125 products

Rulers

Horizontal, vertical, circumference, center-finding, and pica rulers

392 products

Protractors

Set bevels and measure angles with everything from pocket-size to long-arm protractors

36 products

Combination Square Heads

Attach combination square blades to form a combination square

28 products

Combination Square Blades

Connect to a combination square head to create a combination square

18 products

Light Boxes

Illuminate your drafting work and view transparencies, slides, and X-rays

12 products

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

5 products

Communication

Stencils

Paint over or trace to create everything from custom messages to drafting designs

21 products

Eraser Shields

Block parts of your surface from being erased

1 product

Ink Pads

Apply ink to rubber stamps

1 product

Ink

Apply ink to rollers, pads, or stamps, then mark surfaces such as paper, fabric, metal, and plastic

9 products

Pencils

Everyday, illustrators', mechanical, carpenters', and welders' pencils

10 products

Paper Pads

Take notes on lined paper, grids, and large pads for easels

27 products

Pencil Sharpeners

Sharpen pencils manually or automatically

6 products

Pens

Everyday, four-color, any-angle, metal-detectable, and antistatic ink pens

16 products

Drafting Paper

Create high-quality technical drawings with lead, ink, or laser printing

9 products

Erasers

Remove mistakes and stray marks from paper, dry erase boards, and chalkboards

4 products

Plotter Pens

Use with plotter machines to produce design, engineering, and architectural drawings

1 product

Fabricating and Machining

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

1 product

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Drafting Boards

Adjust the angle, slide the parallel rule, and carry wherever needed to make plans and drawings

2 products

Desks

Stand up or sit down to work in offices and plants

2 products

Drafting Board Covers

Cut to size and adhere with tape to protect drafting board surfaces

4 products

Lighting

Machine and Task Lights

Shine light on work areas, within enclosures, and inside machines

57 products

Portable Work Lights

Bring lighting to poorly lit or completely dark areas

4 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Hand Brushes

Clean dust and chips off tables and workbenches

3 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

2 products