Simple compact compass for the workshop. The template for the production of

This little home-made, I saw on the website of the Canadian blogger John Hayes.

Near the hand somehow does not come down to do this, but the thing I liked.

Range of circles that can be done with the help of a compass from 12 mm to 178 mm - if it is done on a template, the link to which I have indicated below. And I think that for the majority of tasks that will be enough.

The author writes that he first made this compass made of wood, and he served him 5 years. Link to a template for the production of the compass John posted on your site. I duplicate it here - see pattern.

Such dividers can be made from wood, metal, Plexiglas or opaque plastic.

John writes that although the wooden compass was quite workable, he decided to make a new aluminum.

Cut roughly hacksaw, then grinding resulted in the desired form.

The locking screw and the button to the center pasted on the epoxy adhesive.

In the video clip below, you can see all the details.

I believe that this home-made is worth paying attention to.

A website John Hayes You can find many more interesting for DIY carpentry workshop.

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Alexander.

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