Scribing Compasses
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Accurately mark and measure. Also known as dividers, these compasses ensure accuracy when marking and measuring. Steel compasses have a strong, flexible bow spring that holds the legs in place.
Max. Circle Dia. | Leg Lg. | Marker Type | Adjustment Method | Each | ||
Steel | ||||||
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3" | 3" | Scribing Point | Knurled Nut | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 4" | Scribing Point | Knurled Nut | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
6" | 6" | Scribing Point | Knurled Nut | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
8" | 8" | Scribing Point | Knurled Nut | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
10" | 10" | Scribing Point | Knurled Nut | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" | 12" | Scribing Point | Knurled Nut | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Drafting Compasses
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Wheel and
Quick-Release Button
Draw or scribe circles and transfer measurements. These compasses have a bow spring to hold the legs in place.
9" maximum circle diameter compasses are die cast zinc for rust resistance. Scribe guide is for edge marking.
Compasses with a quick-release button allow you to adjust the diameter without the knurled center wheel.
Max. Circle Dia. | Leg Lg. | Marker Type | Includes | Each | |
Knurled Nut Adjustment | |||||
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Zinc | |||||
9" | 4 1/8" | Pencil | Scribe Guide | 00000000 | 00000 |
Knurled Center Wheel Adjustment | |||||
Galvanized Brass | |||||
8 7/8" | 4 1/2" | Lead, Scribing Point | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Nickel-Plated Brass | |||||
10 1/2" | 4 5/8" | Lead, Scribing Point | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
18" | 4 5/8" | Lead | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
Knurled Center Wheel/Quick-Release Button Adjustment | |||||
Nickel-Plated Brass | |||||
14" | 4 5/8" | Lead | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
Replacement Lead (4/Pkg.) | 0000000 | Pkg. | 00000 |
Drafting Compasses with Graduations
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Accurately set the diameter of the circle you’d like to draw using the graduated scale.
Max. Circle Dia. | Leg Lg. | Marker Type | Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments) | Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments) | Each | |
Nickel-Plated Steel | ||||||
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13" | 5" | Pencil | 8ths (1") | 1/2 cm (1 cm) | 0000000 | 00000 |
Large-Circle Scribing Compasses
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A wing joint opens wide for marking and transferring large circles, arcs, and measurements. Also known as dividers, these compasses ensure accuracy when marking and measuring. They have a spring that holds the legs in place.
Starrett Scribing Compasses
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Ensure accuracy when marking and measuring. Also known as dividers, these compasses have a strong, flexible bow spring that holds the legs in place.
Edge Scribing Compasses
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Mark and transfer distances from the outer edge of an object. An offset divider leg with adjustable point sits on the surface of an object while the outside-caliper style leg reaches around the edge.
Max. Circle Dia. | Leg Lg. | Marker Type | Each | |
Steel | ||||
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10 5/8" | 6" | Scribing Point | 0000000 | 000000 |
Large-Diameter Layout Compasses
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Compasses have spring-tension joints that stay rigid to draw large circles up to 100" diameter. They fold for easy storage.
Wide Range Tape Measure Compasses
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Extend the blade to draw circles up to 144" diameter. The blade locks in place.
Circle Dia. | |||||||
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Max. | Min. | Marker Type | Top Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments) | Bottom Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments) | Includes | Each | |
Inch/Metric | |||||||
Steel | |||||||
144" | 7" | Lead | 32nds (1") | Millimeters (1 cm) | Steel Pin | 0000000 | 000000 |
Starrett Expandable Beam Compasses
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Transfer measurements and draw large, precise circles. These compasses have expandable point-holding clamps, also known as trammels, that securely grip the flat top of the beam. Adjust the scribing points with the knurled grip on the clamps. One clamp has a screw for making fine adjustments to ensure accuracy when marking and measuring.
Max. Circle Dia. | Marker Type | Adjustment Method | Beam Lg. | Includes | Manufacturer Model No. | Each | |
Chrome-Plated Steel | |||||||
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18" | Scribing Point | Screw | 10 1/2" | Beam with Flattened Top, Caliper Legs | C251A | 0000000 | 0000000 |
26" | Scribing Point | Screw | 14 1/2" | Beam with Flattened Top, Caliper Legs | C251B | 0000000 | 000000 |
36" | Scribing Point | Screw | 20" | Beam with Flattened Top, Caliper Legs | C251C | 0000000 | 000000 |
Expandable Beam Compasses
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Draw circles up to 24" or add Extension Beams for Expandable Beam Compass to create even larger circles.