Furniture, Continued
Drafting
LINKAGE: The three most common linkages for a drafting machine are the
machines
pin joint, the steel band, and the roller. Because of the ability to adjust
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tension in the bands, steel band linkage is superior to pin joint linkage.
Drafting machines with a roller linkage are advantageous when you are
working on a large table or in a small space.
Figure 2-13 displays linkages most commonly found on drafting machines.
Figure 2-13. —Linkage types.
TABLE CLAMP: The table clamp attaches the drafting machine to the table.
Adjustments to the clearance and the position of the protractor head are made
at the clamp.
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