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    Starrett Scribing Compasses

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Layout Compasses. Starrett Scribing Compasses.
    Ensure accuracy when marking and measuring. Also known as dividers, these compasses have a strong, flexible bow spring that holds the legs in place.
    Max. Circle
    Dia.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Marker Type
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Each
    Knurled-Nut Adjustment
     
    Steel
    3"3"Scribing Point277-32059A32000000
    6"6"Scribing Point277-62059A3400000
     

    Fine-Adjustment Layout Calipers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Layout Calipers. Fine-Adjustment Layout Calipers , Measures Inside.

    Measures

    Inside

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Layout Calipers. Fine-Adjustment Layout Calipers , Measures Outside.

    Measures

    Outside

    A strong, flexible bow spring holds the legs in place while a knurled nut allows you to make fine adjustments.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Each
    Measures Inside
    3"3"Steel
    		2060A58000000
    4"4"Steel
    		2060A2200000
    6"6"Steel
    		2060A2400000
    8"8"Steel
    		2060A2500000
    10"10"Steel
    		2060A600000
    12"12"Steel
    		2060A2700000
     
    Measures Outside
    3"3"Steel
    		2060A5600000
    4"4"Steel
    		2060A1300000
    6"6"Steel
    		2060A1500000
    8"8"Steel
    		2060A1600000
    10"10"Steel
    		2060A6200000
    12"12"Steel
    		2060A1800000
     

    Edge Scribing Compasses

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Layout Compasses. Edge Scribing Compasses.
    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
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Each
     
    Steel
    10 5/8"6"Scribing Point243-61963A36000000
     

    Scribing Compasses

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Layout Compasses. Scribing Compasses.
    Scribe arcs and circles on metal, wood, and other surfaces. Also known as dividers, these compasses are used for layout work and transferring measurements. The bow spring maintains consistent leg tension, so the set radius won't drift during repeated scribing passes.
    Steel—Resist flexing for reliable accuracy on hard materials.
    Max. Circle
    Dia.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Marker Type
    Each
    Knurled-Nut Adjustment
     
    Steel
    3"3"Scribing Point2060A29000000
    4"4"Scribing Point2060A3100000
    6"6"Scribing Point2060A3300000
    8"8"Scribing Point2060A3400000
    10"10"Scribing Point2060A6600000
    12"12"Scribing Point2060A3600000
     

    Wide-Range Tape Measure Compasses

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Layout Compasses. Wide-Range Tape Measure Compasses.
    Extend the blade to draw circles up to 144" diameter. The blade locks in place.
    Circle
    Dia.
    Max.
    Min.
    Marker
    Type
    Top Graduation Marks
    (Numeric Increments)
    Bottom Graduation Marks
    (Numeric Increments)
    Includes
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Steel
    144"7"Lead1/32" (1")1 mm (1 cm)Steel Pin2127A12000000
     

    Drafting Compasses with Graduations

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Layout Compasses. Drafting Compasses with Graduations.
    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
    13"5"Pencil1/8" (1")0.5 cm (1 cm)5486N1100000
     

    Starrett Fine-Adjustment Layout Calipers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Layout Calipers. Starrett Fine-Adjustment Layout Calipers, Measures Inside.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Layout Calipers. Starrett Fine-Adjustment Layout Calipers, Measures Outside.

    Measures

    Inside

    Measures

    Outside

    A strong, flexible bow spring holds the legs in place while a knurled nut allows you to make fine adjustments.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Max.
    Opening
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Material
    Each
    Measures Inside
    3"3"274-3Steel
    		2059A220000000
     
    Measures Outside
    3"3"275-3Steel
    		2059A12000000
    6"6"275-6Steel
    		2059A14000000
     

    Large-Circle Scribing Compasses

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Layout Compasses. Large-Circle Scribing Compasses.
    Also known as dividers, these compasses have a wing joint that opens to reach large radii. A spring holds the legs firmly in place, preventing drift when marking and transferring circles, arcs, and measurements.
    Max. Circle
    Dia.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Marker Type
    Each
    Knurled-Nut Adjustment
     
    Steel
    15 7/8"6"Scribing Point2022A1000000
    22 1/2"8"Scribing Point2022A300000
    24"10"Scribing Point2022A400000
    29 5/8"12"Scribing Point2022A500000
     

    Compass Point-Holding Clamps for Beams

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compass Point-Holding Clamps. Compass Point-Holding Clamps for Beams.
    Clamp these point-holding clamps, also known as trammels, onto a beam to create a compass.
    For Beam Thk.
    Marker Type
    Includes
    Each
    Painted Steel
    5/8" to 1 1/2"Pen, Pencil, Scribing Point, Soapstone CrayonTwo 6" long steel points2023A24000000
     

    Starrett Layout Calipers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Layout Calipers. Starrett Layout Calipers .
    Scribe arcs and transfer outside measurements during layout work. A friction joint holds the legs in position, so the set distance won't shift as you move the tool across the work surface.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Max.
    Opening
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Material
    Each
    Measures Outside
    18"24"26-18Steel
    		1962A390000000
    24"32"26-24Steel
    		1962A41000000
     

    Layout Calipers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Layout Calipers. Layout Calipers , Measures Outside.

    Measures

    Outside

    A friction joint holds the caliper legs in position.
    Leg
    Lg.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Each
    Measures Outside
    6"8"Steel
    		1962A36000000
    8"10 5/8"Steel
    		1962A3700000
    12"16"Steel
    		1962A3800000
     
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