Construction of Ellipse using Pin and String

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An ellipse can be constructed by pinning three pins and tying an inelastic in tightly around the pins.

Source

French, Thomas E A Manual of Engineering Drawing for Students and Draftsmen (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1911)

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