Compass for scribing

[DaltonB]

Doe's anyone have suggestions of where to find a good compass to to scribe circles? All the ones I'm finding are massive; I think they're for machine shops.

 

[Matthew Evans]

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[DaltonB]

3” starrett dividers are the ticket, found at all major retailers. You can grind down the tips to a microscopic point and then burnish the ends to give it the right feel.

Starrett 277-3 | 3" Divider Spring Caliper & Divider with Round Leg

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-Matthew

Thanks

 

[Aventuraal]

There are several Starrett 83-A 3" dividers on E Bay right now. Here's one.

New! STARRETT No. 83A-3 Dividers With Flat Legs; 3.0" Capacity. USA Made | eBay

The Starrett 83 Series "Yankee" Spring-Type Dividers with Flat Legs and Solid Nut are made from a high-grade steel and well-finished. Approximate Size & Capacity 3.0" Dividers. A picture is worth a thousand words.

www.ebay.com

 

[mitch]

the 2" Starretts are what you really want, but they stopped making them years ago. good ones go for $75-$100, if you can find 'em.

 

[Jim P]

Doe's anyone have suggestions of where to find a good compass to to scribe circles? All the ones I'm finding are massive; I think they're for machine shops.

I found a real good selection at store that supplies drafting people, all different shape and sizes both for lead/ink and hardened metal. The particular store was in Fairbanks Alaska but I’m guessing that there pryin america to