A beam compass (or trammel) offers longer reach and easier adjustment than an ordinary compass. This updated Veritas beam compass is made largely of stainless steel, giving improved toughness, rust resistance and a more modern look.
A beam compass (or trammel) offers longer reach and easier adjustment than an ordinary compass. This updated Veritas beam compass is made largely of stainless steel, giving improved toughness, rust resistance and a more modern look.
The beams have threaded ends that let you link them together for longer reach. The base section alone draws circles from 3" to 24" in diameter. The two included 12" extensions take it up to 72", and additional extensions are available in pairs for even larger radii.
Two marking options are included: a steel point for scribing wood or soft metals and a holder for standard pencils. A micro-adjust at the centre point lets you fine-tune the radius by up to 1/4", with a redesigned mechanism that allows precise adjustments while limiting backlash.
A pencil tip is available separately. It comes with a 2 mm thick, 25 mm long HB lead that marks a dark line and holds a bevelled point well. Additional leads in packs of 10 are available separately or as a set with the pencil tip.
Most products are restocked on an ongoing basis, but delivery times from the manufacturer vary. When an item is out of stock, the button Notify me when available appears on the product page.
Click the button and enter your email address, and we will email you as soon as the item is back in stock. If you are logged in, your email address is registered automatically. If you want to know when the next delivery is expected, you are welcome to contact us.
How often items are restocked depends on the supplier. We receive deliveries from Veritas about once a month, Lie-Nielsen ships in batches and we order from Incra about once a year. You can also add the item to a wishlist in your account, where you can see whether it is in stock.
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