Drafting Tools 101 - Learn How to Use French Curves

This is Drafting Tools 101
In this series we will discuss the tools used in drawing and drafting.
In this episode you'll learn everything you need to know about french curves and how to you a french curve like a drafter!
Visit www.alvindrafting.com for more information!
Also be sure to check out our host's, Doug Patt, channel "How To Architect" / howtoarchitect

[@Anna-3084]

Thank you so much for this. My dad was a construction management major and had a bunch of drafting tools collecting dust in his desk. When I started learning graphic design, it was done by hand and my dad gave me his old drafting tools. Unfortunately, I never knew how to use the french curves (until now!)

[@pierluigizappala1157]

I've never slaped my self on the forehead so hard, thanks for the help

[@ID-mo3ok]

Great. My mum bought me a set over 25 years ago. I had no idea what to do with it or what they are called. We had no use in school for them. So they are still lying around - just as new. Now I get it! Thx to you and KZbin :D

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I feel like a dodo here after reading the comments- as much as I appreciate the free and well put together presentation, it wasn’t clear to me at alland I still have no idea how to use a French curve.

[@safe4547]

Using the french curve is all about guessing, trial and error. The french curve only aids you on smoothing the curve sketch you do on paper.

[@afterthestorm221]

Use your French curves to connect two points or lines together.

[@r.mercado9737]

WOW! It was nice hearing your presentation Mr. Patt! I am looking forward to more of your presentations and videos! Semper Fi

[@HawaiinLei]

This is the most helpful video I've seen that actually explains what the french curve tool is and how to use it. Thanks!

[@Alvindrafting]

Happy to help! Glad you liked it :)

[@dontegraves5051]

Agreed.

[@velvetnightmare3133]

Doug you're great at presenting this. I enjoyed the video, it was clear and concise, and your voice is the perfect temperament.

[@mr.pavone9719]

I've always loved French curves for their odd yet elegant shapes. They seem so alien but they're surprisingly easy to use even though they look like they'd be difficult to use.

[@Engineersupply]

I agree, the Alvin videos are really nice. Well done! Alvin is one of our brands and the products are well made and popular.

[@Alvindrafting]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@deletedTestimony]

holy heck, thanks for this. extremely useful knowledge displayed succinctly and masterfully.

[@drysilk]

Thank you, I really needed this as I have never used this tool before!! New sub 👍🏾 🇯🇲 🇬🇧 🙏🏽 ❤️

[@craftrevue]

I thought it would be so much more complicated! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@21stCenturySpaceOdyssey]

Thanks for posting this, Alvin!

[@aprilchan1323]

another channel? I came from the how to draw curves like an architect video. Glad to see you go very in depth with these tools! Im attempting ship hull design.

[@safe4547]

Can't believe I doubted myself. lol I've been using it correctly all this time.

[@fredrickstormborne6442]

good job, i subscribed, keep up the good work, i'll let the peeps know!

[@avleathercraft648]

How can you reproduce the same curve, as there are no reference markings on the curves itself?

[@adidas1439]

Thank you my friend, you have convinced me 😂 to go ahead and get some. 🎉😊

[@rainbowfox1934]

Simply and clearly expained.

[@mllype8129]

It helps me a lot as a first year student in Architecture I got confused in that compass too so I watched that first

[@Anime-tx8nn]

thanks 4 the help

[@muniraseman652]

Tq...it help me a lot how to use it

[@lboard3000]

thanks alvin!

[@jerrywhidby.]

I get it, but why have the manufactures chosen these specific curves? What makes them so special?

[@masterbondofox8982]

I've always wondered how to use those. I had them as a kid and thought it was a fun thing to draw around, but never knew more than that.

[@alb673]

How can you replicate the same curve, since there's no markings on the tool, and two points will touch along the all length? Thanks

[@lucasbookfield4000]

Reminds me of Durer's book The Painter's Manual. Not quite as in depth however. Have you read his book?

[@michael.5706]

thanks

[@boldms858]

French curve is use to give which shape?

[@aniruddhmaury8791]

Thanks from India👌

[@maxgainz8406]

You you mark your curve when you have to do mirrored objects. Like two irregular curves that are the same on both sides of a centre line? You know like some sort of chalice etc..

[@littlemint6784]

OMG BLESS U THANKS SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO MY MATHS HOMEWORK IS SAVE D😁😁TTTY

[@Alvindrafting]

Glad we could help!

[@sel9440]

Math exams tomorrow. Needed this so much

[@Alvindrafting]

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

[@ansafalthaf1521]

you are really good! please make how to use kneadable eraser!

[@TheKevphil]

*_And_* Solidworks! ;)

[@MadaraSoloz]

Subbed g

[@MrErichao]

Frankly this channel is pretty good, don't know why the sub count is so low

[@Alvindrafting]

Thank you for the encouragement! We are working on more Drafting Tools 101 Videos now!

[@christopher_bryant]

nice

[@encyclopath]

Is it called a French Curve because it looks so fancy?

[@resolute123]

Always wondered why we were required to purchase these things and never was shown how to use them in art school.

[@sara.space94]

this is use for manga too , but how ?

[@Alvindrafting]

Whenever you need a smooth curved line, or too connect two segments a french curve is the perfect tool. Think of it as a ruler for curves.

[@hypnoshypnos4755]

The manga-influenced artist Adam Warren likes using a french curve to make curved or spirally speed lines: www.deviantart.com/adamwarren/art/WIZARD-Basic-Training-4-50199024

[@shailesh1142]

SUPERB !!! IT'S MAY BE A LITTLE LONG VIDEO !!! NO DOUBT EVEN ALSO NICE !!!! GOOD DAY DEAR

[@slight_moonight]

man..! Is this the same Doug Patt from 'How to architect'?

[@vinayk9528]

pause at 1:53

[@TheKevphil]

I'm almost 70 and I've used my fair share of drafting tools. But outside of some traditional illustrators, *_who_* draws by hand any more? Isn't all drafting now done on the computer? (Thank God!) And it didn't happen in just the last 4 years, either.

[@retardno002]

30 sec intro, 30 sec outro, on a 2:30 min video... And the way to use french curves is to draw curves with them. Amazing tutorial, I know 0% more than before watching it...

[@callihanhopwood6255]

I made it with woodprix handbooks ! It's so easy with it.Great to see, that woodprix has new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.

[@mariedaloia6571]

Very useful, thank you... I'd prefer it without the music and whistling.

[@rikyaji23]

hadeh

[@Mandorle21]

Why do you call them "french"? They're not french...

[@Alvindrafting]

Great question! There are many different theories, but none can be verified. The "French Curve" was first designed by Ludwig Burmester, a German geometer to which it was called the 'Burmester Curve', the shapes are segments from the Euler spiral also known as the Cornu spiral and low and behold Cornu was French. No one can truly verify if it was named after Cornu, but the original name for the curve was the Burmester Curve.

[@kinjaltuvar9711]

Mandorle21 hay

[@stefanb6539]

@@Alvindrafting These guys; www.mapleprimes.com/questions/102902-Origin-Of-The-French-Curve-Or-Mathematical speculate, that they are called "french" because the first mass-manufactured set of these curves was made in Paris.

[@Nico1a5]

I hate this thing

[@mariostelzner4530]

SORRY BUT ACCORDING TO MY DRAFTING BOOKS YOUR USING THE FRENCH CURVE ALL WRONG. AHAHAHA LOL

[@navyachandrika977]

What is the use of ur video. We know it's used for curves duh!! But whr n how??? 😶

[@Alvindrafting]

Hi Navya, the video explains your questions on when to use French Curves and how to use them as well. If you have any other questions, feel free to message us. Thanks!

[@farhanamohdrazali7723]

Alvin Drafting can i use flexible curve instead of frence curve?