Veritas Beam Compass

This beam compass lays out circles and arcs up to a 36" radius using its two included rod sections, and additional rod sections, available in pairs, extend that reach further for larger layouts.

It mounts its points on a long rod instead of two hinged legs, giving it a longer reach and a steadier hold at full extension than an ordinary pivot-style compass.

Yes, the steel scribing point is suitable for scribing soft metals such as brass and aluminum, along with most plastics, though it isn't hard enough for glass or hardened steel.

The micro-adjust narrows or widens the setting between points by about 1/32" per turn, within a total range of 1/4", which makes it easy to sneak up on an exact radius.

The included holder accepts standard pencils. We also carry a pencil tip which comes with a 2mm thick, 25mm long HB lead for dark, consistent lines; replacement leads available separately.