Q: Can these handle rough or resistant stock without flexing?
Yes, this heavy duty compass is machined from solid bar stock rather than stamped sheet metal, so it holds up under the substantial torque needed to mark rough stock.
33N0601 - 6" H.D. Compass
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Large workshop compasses can save a lot of the frustration that goes along with using bits of string and pencils. These are machined from solid bar stock and can take substantial torque (e.g., when marking rough stock).
They open to something greater than their stated length (i.e., the 16" compass will open to a 17 1/2" radius circle).
Yes, this heavy duty compass is machined from solid bar stock rather than stamped sheet metal, so it holds up under the substantial torque needed to mark rough stock.
Not quite – each model opens slightly wider than its stated length; the 16" compass, for instance, opens to a 17 1/2" radius circle.
They come in 6", 12" and 16" lengths, so you can match the compass to the scale of layout work you're doing.
A rigid compass holds its radius precisely as you swing it, where string can stretch or shift, giving you a cleaner, more repeatable line for rough layout work.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | 6" length; 12" length; 16" length (opens to 17 1/2" radius) |
| Includes | Compass |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Large Heavy-Duty Compasses
Large workshop compasses can save a lot of the frustration that goes along with using bits of string and pencils. These are machined from solid bar stock and can take substantial torque (e.g., when marking rough stock).
They open to something greater than their stated length (i.e., the 16" compass will open to a 17 1/2" radius circle).
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
