In connection with these blocks, it will be found expedient to have them so fastened to the bench that pupils cannot get them on top of the bench in sandpapering a point on the pencil. This can be done by fastening the block to the bench with a screw in such a way that it can be revolved from under the top of the bench when wanted. Otherwise beginners will have the bench top and then drawings covered with the fine lead of the pencil.
In getting equipment avoid “baby” sets. A taboret drawing, to be well made, must be on a scale of 1⁄4″. This, with marginal lines will mean a paper of 12″ by 18″.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT.
Excelsior or Eagle Pencil Compass.
Pencil, Dixon Manual Training, 2H.
Eraser, Ruby Pencil.
Envelope for holding drawings.
Thumbtacks, two.
The personal equipment to be uniform should be purchased by the school and sold to the pupils.
While this personal equipment may be kept in the woodworking lockers, some instructors prefer to have a special case of drawers to hold the drawing envelopes, and blocks of wood with suitable holes for holding the pencils, erasers, and tacks, monitors being appointed to look after them.
The paper used need not be as expensive as that of the high school where problems are to be inked. A manilla paper such as is used in the regular or freehand drawing classes will answer admirably and can then be provided by the school. Such paper is usually purchased in sizes 12″ by 18″ and 9″ by 12″. The former is the desired size for the eighth grade work and the latter for the seventh grade. A 6″ by 9″ size will be found suitable for stock bills, where printed blanks are not to be provided.
In the matter of paper, it is possible to practice economy without detracting from the drawing. All that are not wanted at the close of the year should be kept and the reverse sides made use of where experimental penciling is required.
Drawing equipment will be stored when woodwork is begun.