Draw a circle, arc, or straight line the fast and easy way with the beam compass. No measuring or ruler needed. The built-in locking tape rule makes set up a breeze. Gauge slides along work for edge marking. The beam compass allows you to draw a 3-1/2 inch to 72 inch radius.
(1) Beam Compass
| Manufacturer Part Number | 23227 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1500 |
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| Style | Compass |
4.6 / 5.0
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Another specialty tool
Have had a couple of these throughout the years.Makes a good circle.The end is just big enough for a pencil.
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The BEST compass
I have many devices for creating large circles, many of them unwieldy and difficult to pack for travel. This little pocket sized tool not only can go anywhere, needs no additional pieces to make work, but is accurate and easy. The precision of the device's ruler means I can put it down between circles and reset precisely.
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LOVE IT
I'm a quilter. I was looking for a way to go outside the bounds of the usual circle sizes (10", 12" are usually the biggest I find). This does the job, much more easily than using a yardstick and plotting points on a curve. I think I'm going to get a LOT of use out of this compass.
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Large circle compass
This is easy to set up and use. Quick way to create larger circles than any template system. Do not make many but when I do need to draw a large curve or circle this is hanging on my wall for easy use
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Beam Compass
May seem like a less than accurate means to make a circle, but if you pay attention and take it easy, it works great and provides any diameter circle.
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Very good product
The product works just like I wanted it too, I’m very satisified with my purchase
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Worked Like a Charm
Building some 'large' Christmas ornaments and this was perfect for helping with the lay out on plywood.
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Time saver
Great product that has saved valuable time.
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Great Tool
The compass comes with the tape measure and works very well. Great way to draw large accurate circles.
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MUST HAVE IN YOUR TOOL BOX!!
Great tool! Well worth it. I would recommend it to others.
I would recommend additional lead be included with the product.
I would recommend additional lead be included with the product.
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Rockler Store
makes life simple
Ryan M
on Mar 23, 2020
I paint barn quilts which are quilt patterns painted on wood for use on the exterior of a barn, shed, house, garage or gate. I was looking for something to make large circles. Ohio Barn Quilts.
Joan W
on Jan 11, 2020
makes life simple
Ryan M
on Mar 23, 2020
Wood working is one of my hobbies and at times I need to draw large circles and round off large corners. I am hoping this will make life simpler for me.
Kevin S
on Feb 29, 2020
how does one get extra leads?
BEST ANSWER: Hobby Lobby Usually Has The 2mm Lead Replacements For Drafting Pencils. Also Some Office Supply Places Will Have It As Well; You Might Also Try A Local Collage Book Store If The Collage Has An Engineering Dept, I Remember Seeing Some Several Yrs Ago But You Might Pay Double Than From Somewhere Else; Of Course So Much Is Done On Computers Now So They May Not Carry It, Just Another Option I Always Like Having As Many Options As Possible :-)!!
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- MaterialMakeup on Nov 6, 2017
does the measuring tape lock at the measurement you want? or do you have to hold it so it doesn't pull back into the case? thank you
BEST ANSWER: Yes it does. It has a spring-loaded locking device. You press it to release the lock and it is locked when it is not being pressed in.
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- David S on Jan 30, 2017
- Purchased on May 23, 2015
Can the end be modified to hold a stick of chalk?
BEST ANSWER: Not easy as far as I know. But I bet with a bit of thinking and some shop enginuity you could rig up something. Might have to 1st think about how to remove the pencil holder so you can reinstall it later. Or just by another one.
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- NICK P on Jul 6, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2018
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