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Professional Drawing Compass
Pictured: Model 604 Master Bow Compass
ALVIN drawing compasses span a massive range of sizes, applications, and uses. Our traditional beginner and intermediate level compasses are sure to find themselves right at home in any geometry or art class. Our professional-level compasses are the perfect precision tool that any engineer, draftsman, or professor needs to add to their collection of drawing instruments. These metal drafting compasses can make precision circles from 1/8" up to 22" in diameter with added beam bar.
momof2
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
I had memories of my terrible cheap compasses from my childhood. Bought my kids this one, and it's like. dream. I'm drawing with it just for fun. Easy to be precise, as the little wheel helps lock in the width. A quality instrument at a very nice price.
Ron Bowser
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
I have not used a compass since I was in High School and I had found memories of using one in drafting class. Currently I got into wood working and needed one for doing my designs. This fit the bill perfectly and I'm well pleased with the quality and how well it works.
RBO
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
I’ve used this a few times on a wood project. Easy and fun to use. Goes right back into the plastic holder it came in. I needed a rubber band to keep the cover on though.What a deal!
Arondale
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
I generally stay away from quick release compasses except for Alvin. They are awesome. If I know I will be drawing a lot of circles for sacred geometry - this is my go to compasses. I’ve tried a dozen and this one is the most study.Note that it does draw pretty light - which can be a. Try good thing.
Ivan bischoff
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2022
Some of the time when I used the compass the thing reset itself to its starting position. It definitely is not sturdy. However it is very easy to use when it does not fall apart. Great compass if only it was a bit more study.
Mo
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
Got tired of cheap compass/protractor sets I purchased for my freshman son in high school. They all broke within few days. He needs this for a daily use in Honor geometry class. I bought few of the cheap ones and all of them broke within few days.This one was a bit pricey but the product quality is amazing. No wonder it is much pricier. My son also loves how well-built it is and also how smooth it is to use it without any wobbling or failing to do its job.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016
Broke on the first use. Was trying to draw a 12 inch diameter circle... The wheel in the middle is what controls its size ... The bigger the circle the harder it is to turn. Once I got it to 12 inches it was so difficult to get it to turn back to a smaller circle ... It refused to turn back and ended up breaking. :( Not worth the money.
R. Anthony
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
This is the most well made compass I have seen in years. It is made in Germany. The vertical beams are metal and are1/4" thick and well over a 1/4 inch wide (.300). The expansion wheel rides seamlessly; no slipping. The feel is absolutely secure. The compass point is turned to a needle point. The lead is ground to a flat point.The compass comes with two extra leads, and believe it or not an additional needle point; all three packaged in a plastic tube. The price is great. (As a small aside, you can open the plastic container without losing your finger nails.)
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