Compasses

Academic Divider

This 6" (15 cm) friction divider with a self-centering gearhead design features replaceable needle points. The durable matte nickel finish resists stains and tarnishing.

Alvin Basic Bow Compass

For student or professional use. Makes circles up to 10". Rolled brass with nickel-satin finish. Includes extra leads and needle for use as divider. Ruling pen available. Size, 6".

Alvin Bow Compass

For pen, pencil, and divider parts. Makes circles from 1/8" to 9-1/2". Upper legs of high-tech ribbed matte nickel, lower legs of black fiberglass. Center wheel adjusts settings.

Alvin Compass Lead

These HB compass leads work in all standard drawing instruments. They have pre-sharpened chisel points. The tube holds 12 leads, each 2 mm in diameter × ¾" long.

Alvin Introductory Bow Compass

This easy-to-use, durable introductory bow compass draws circles from 1/8" to 9-1/2". The 6" pencil compass/divider has a fast center wheel adjustment. Alvin's attractive high-tech styling features matte silver upper legs and black fiberglass lower legs.

Alvin Speed Bow Compass with Beam

This 6½" compass has a smooth-action, rapid adjustment feature, durable cast zinc construction, black fiberglass crown, and reinforcements. It features double knee joints for parallel leg positioning and precise drawing of large radii.

Bar Compass

Holds any kind of pencil, pen, marker or knife in position to draw or cut circles up to 17" in diameter. For larger circles, attach optional 24" long extension bar.

Griffin Yardstick Compass

Draw or cut circles up to 71" diameter by converting ordinary wooden yardstick into a compass. Blades clip onto yardstick at any dimension. (Yardstick must be 1-1/8" wide).

NEW! Staedtler Halfpipe Pen-Style Compass

Compact and sturdy, this pen-style compass features an equal-spread mechanism for accurate settings, a metal barrel, and a soft rubberized grip and handle that offer a firm hold. Also features a clip and storage compartment for spare lead. 6-1/4" long.

X-Acto Compass Cutter

X-Acto's Compass Cutter cuts a circle up to 5-7/8" in diameter. It is perfect for papers, films, leather, vinyl, and rubber. The cutter has a comfortable grip, dual-action safety lock, blade retraction, and a stationary pivot needle.

C-Thru Compass and Protractor Set

C-Thru's Compass and Protractor Set includes two measuring tools in one package. Draw precise circles with the precision metal compass. Calculate angles easily and accurately with the half circle protractor.

C-Thru Safety Compass

This 6" shatter-resistant compass features a unique safety point and diameter adjustment in both inch and metric calibrations. The absence of a sharp point makes this compass safe for the classroom.

Circle Master Compass

Draw circles up to 12" with marker, pen, pencil, or cut with X-Acto knife. Knurled center nut adjusts and holds precision settings. Has gauge for accurate repeat work.

Helix Graduate Bow Compass

For school use. Makes circles up to 11". Friction-type, die-cast, ribbed nylon pencil-retaining ring for wood-cased pencils (1 pencil included). Shortened safety point.

Safe-T Compass

For use with any pencils and most ballpoint and felt tip pens. Easy, accurate for circle/arc and geometric work. No setting adjustments due to fixed radii scale. Draws circles from 1/4" to 10". Straight edge on 2 sides.

Safe-T Geometry Set

This excellent school geometry set is flexible for safety, and transparent for easy use. It gives you all of the basics — a compass, a protractor, a 45° triangle, and a 60° triangle — in a vinyl wallet.

School Pencil Compass

Makes up to 6" radius measuring arc. Nickel-plated steel. Size, 5-1/2". Includes wood-cased pencil. Pencil refills available.

Wescott Safety Compass

Safe and versatile, the Wescott Safety Compass is manufactured to meet the demands of year-long use, both in and out of the classroom. Its brightly colored, sturdy plastic body has a textured top for non-slip grip.