6: Creating drawings and sketches
Freehand sketching is a very useful skill that can be mastered with practice and by following a few guidelines. The ability to interpret drawings is complemented by the ability to sketch information from a drawing to take to your work location. Sketching is also a valuable tool when no drawing is available and you need to communicate job information to someone else. For freehand sketching, you require a pad of graph paper (8 ½" × 11" sheets with a 5 mm or ¼" grid), a sharp HB pencil, and an eraser. Do not begin any sketch with a dull pencil.