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8. Pencils

Pencils for making mechanical drawings either from the Wood Type Pencil or Mechanical
Pencil where the mechanical pencil point does not need to be sharpened.

Pencil points are usually classified based on their blackness. It is divided into 3 grades,
namely hard, medium and soft.

9. Eraser

Eraser is used to remove the lines or spots which drawn by mistake or with wrong
measurements. The eraser should be of good quality and soft. It should not damage the
paper while erasing.

10. Masking tape

Masking tape, also known as painter's tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a
thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is
available in a variety of widths.