I need a tool.

brownbagg | Posted in Tools for Home Building on December 8, 2008 07:09am

I need a divider, scrip for marking trim. its like the pencil compass we had in school but spring loaded with a nut to hold its angle. confusing huh.

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Heck | Dec 08, 2008 07:15am | #1
actually, that made more sense than most of your posts.

Look at an office supply place.
JulianTracy | Dec 08, 2008 07:21am | #2
If you want a good one - check a machinist tools catalog or store and search for dividers.

JT
dovetail97128 | Dec 08, 2008 07:22am | #3
Available in reasonably inexpensive drafting sets from art/office supply outlets.
Bonus is the tips are replaceable and can be either pencil lead or a point.

They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
JMadson | Dec 08, 2008 07:35am | #4
http://www.engineersupply.com/alvin-premium-master-bow-compass-sl2.aspx

This is on the expensive side, but you get the idea
joeh | Dec 08, 2008 07:55am | #5
Johnny, you looking for one like the lower left?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Calipers-dividers-Starrett-Lufkin-Johnson-more_W0QQitemZ250335721086QQihZ015QQcategoryZ4122QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ebay search for "dividers" will find a bunch.

I've had a pair of those with a pencil taped to it for 25 years, other than occasional pencil changes it works well.

If you need one of those shoot me an email, I think I have a spare.

Joe H

Redwood Curtain | Dec 08, 2008 08:00am | #6
You can usually find a good set at a good price at Lee Valley.

hammer1 | Dec 08, 2008 02:51pm | #7
Like this one? Made by Stanley.

Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
IMERC | Dec 08, 2008 02:59pm | #8
this????

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=41144&cat=1,41131

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oldfred | Dec 08, 2008 04:29pm | #9

BB,

I have all the tools shown in the other posts (except the one Imerc posted - waiting for a good excuse) and use them all. Just bought the one below . Nice little tool with some good features. Well worth the $.

Got mine at a Rockler store but couldn't find it on their site. . Woodcraft lists them.

oldfred

This website shows the tool best:

http://www.fastcap.com/products.aspx?id=354

But you can buy it cheaper here:

http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-ACCUSCRIBE-Accuscribe-Scribing-Tool/dp/B0001GUDT6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1228741963&sr=8-1