Chartwright

Chartwright 8" Brass Pencil Compass

Name: Chartwright 8" Brass Pencil Compass
Brand: Chartwright
Price: 19.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

£19.95

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Arcs and Ranges on the Chart

8-inch brass pencil compass with a Staedtler 2B pencil and pouch

An 8-inch (20.3 cm) brass pencil compass with a stainless steel point, for chartwork: drawing arcs of distance from a light, a headland or a danger, range rings, and circles of position.

It comes with a Staedtler 2B pencil, held in a two-step clamp so it stays put while you draw, and a black cloth pouch to keep it in. The stiffness can be adjusted with the screw at the top.

Using a pencil compass

Open the compass against the latitude scale at the side of the chart, level with where you are working, to the distance you need: one minute of latitude is one nautical mile. Put the point on the position and draw the arc. A 2B lead rubs out cleanly, so the chart is ready for the next passage.

An occasional polish with a soft cloth keeps the brass bright.