In changing the compass from a small to large radius, hold the legs together with one hand and spin the nut with the other, in order to save wear on the threads.

Adjusting the Compass

In changing the compass from a small to large radius, hold the legs together with one hand and spin…

To properly change the compass from one size to another, make sure to place legs together while turning the nut slowly.

Compass Adjustment

To properly change the compass from one size to another, make sure to place legs together while turning…

Adjusting the needle point so that it is slightly longer than that of the pencil.

The Tip of the Compass

Adjusting the needle point so that it is slightly longer than that of the pencil.

In changing the compass from a small to large radius, hold the legs together with one hand and spin the nut with the other, in order to save wear on the threads.

Adjusting the Compass

In changing the compass from a small to large radius, hold the legs together with one hand and spin…

A compass is a navigational instrument for determining direction relative to the poles.

Turning the Compass

A compass is a navigational instrument for determining direction relative to the poles.

"On horizontal center line mark off eight points 3/8" apart, beginning at right side of space." —French, 1911

Drawing Concentric Arcs with Compass and Lengthening Bar

"On horizontal center line mark off eight points 3/8" apart, beginning at right side of space." —French,…

"On horizontal center line mark off eleven points 1/4" apart, beginning at left side of space. Draw horizontal limiting lines (in pencil only) 1 1/2" above and below center line." —French, 1911

Drawing Concentric Arcs with Compass

"On horizontal center line mark off eleven points 1/4" apart, beginning at left side of space. Draw…

"Draw a circle three inches in diameter. Divide the circumference into five equal parts by trial with dividers. From these points draw radial lines and divide each into four equal parts with spacers. With these points as centers draw the semicircles as shown The radial lines are not to be inked." —French, 1911

Drawing Tangent Arcs with Compass and Dividers

"Draw a circle three inches in diameter. Divide the circumference into five equal parts by trial with…