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Rotape Beam Compass

Item #141871
$29.99
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5.0

(8 reviews)

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Product Information:

This compact, self-measuring beam compass draws circles or arcs with a 3-1/2" to 72" radius. Set the tape at the desired radius, locate the center point and draw your arc or circle. The positive locking tape retracts into the compass body like a tape measure. It also works as a straight-line marking gauge. Includes compass centering pin, collett and pencil lead.




  • Self-measuring beam compass
  • Draws circles or arcs with a 3-1/2" to 72" radius
  • Locking tape retracts like a tape measure
  • Also works as a straight-line marking gauge
  • Made in the USA


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    4.8

    (based on 8 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Accurate (8)
    • Compact (6)
    • Lightweight (6)
    • Reliable (6)
    • Ergonomic (2)

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • At home (5)
    • Minor projects (5)
    • Commercial (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid do-it-yourselfer (5), Professional (2)

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    1/10/2012
     
    5.0

    Great product

    By  ray jay

    from Shawnee OK

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Ergonomic Design
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • At Home
    • Minor Projects

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    Very useful in building my geodesic dome

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    9/29/2010
     
    4.0

    Simple tool

    By  Vendelbo

    from Denmark

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • At Home
    • Minor Projects

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    Havn't got around to use it yet, but seems ok

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    9/18/2010
     
    5.0

    Great tool to draw arcs

    By  Tony

    from Kingwood, WV

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Ergonomic Design
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • At Home
    • Commercial
    • Minor Projects

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    This replaces the bulky pieces of wood that I had in my shop to draw arcs or circles.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    8/30/2010
     
    5.0

    Alright

    By  judge

    from ct

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • At Home

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    good

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    5/11/2010
     
    4.0

    Excelent and compact product...

    By  Benito

    from Chihuahua, México

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commercial
    • Minor Projects

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    Compass is a compact easy to use and above all accuracy, has the ability to draw circles from very small to very large, all by an excelent price...

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    4/20/2010
     
    5.0

    I would buy this handy product again.

    By  Bob the Builder

    from Orefield, PA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • At Home
    • Minor Projects

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    I used it in measuring large radius cuts for doll furniture for my granddaughter. It worked as advertised and made my project much easier.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    10/19/2009
     
    5.0

    Handy Device

    By  SummitAk

    from Anchorage, Ak

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Anyone

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    I used this to mark off the placement of flourescent lights on my shop ceiling. I've tried many ways to do this by myself. This was the best so far. I own many different compass type tools and this one is a keeper.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    8/21/2009
     
    5.0

    Easy to use and saves a lot of time.

    By  hand crafter

    from atlanta, ga.

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Reliable

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commercial

    Comments about Rotape Beam Compass :

    I use it to layout circular table tops, it saves time and money, I don't waste material by having to cut excess wood.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

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