Taytools 468310 Large Adjustable Trammel Head Set Beam Compass, Pencil Holders, Hardened Points

I attached these to a 1x2 piece of wood so I can draw perfect circles in a piece of wood. Then I cut the wood using a drill and jigsaw. Worked like a charm. I hate using a rope around a nail. This is way more civilized. The quality of the product is very high. Its a sturdy metal unit, well-painted. A couple of reviewers mentioned that it doesnt look pretty, but I actually really like the retro industrial feel. The carbon tips are also really sharp, so it wont slip in the middle of a job. Worth every penny!

Solid build, good fine thread screws

These make a solid beam compass as big or small as you want. Pencil fits in perfectly, and they have a good weight to them

Don’t let the picture fool you they are very well made.

Great tool for the price

Top notch trammels. Stout and sturdy.

I am rating these in comparison to the Starrett Trammel set priced at $120. (I’m not being paid to do this.) Some pro drafters my see this review as blasphemy (haha), but this my honest truth. I ended up purchased both to compare! I’ll now be returning Starrett’s and keeping these. First off, there’s no question Starrett’s are more stunning and superior in detail… without question. However, Starrett’s would NOT fit any standers size drawing implants. This product DOES! It also fits a standard X-Acto blade handle, which now seems rather large in comparison to the ability of Starretts. All parts for this product are made from metal and feel very sturdy. A great value at just over $20. In some reviews the clamps only go down as far as to secure a 3/4” rod, however when I received mine they went as far down as just past the 1/4” mark… you can see in my product review image. Additionally, Starrett’s version of anchor point rods taper down and to the side of the rod, which make them uncentered. This is so users can offset the anchor points by twisting the rods while in place. Personally I don’t want to do this, as I don’t want to fuss with offsets ever time I draw or cut a circle. I made a few circles with this product and found them to be very precise. I’m very happy with this product and highly recommend. My only complaint and suggestion is wipe these down with a dry rag or paper towel as soon as you take them out of the box! They are covered in grease! Probably to keep them from erosion. This may be against the manufacture’s recommendation, but if you want to keep your hands and workspace clean from grease marks/ stains… do it! Great item.

Very well made, strong and sturdy construction. Looks like plastic in the photo, but they are solid metal with quality parts.

Great product, well built. Well worth the money.

I lost one of my old set, happy to find these.