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This easy-to-use, durable introductory bow compass draws circles from 1/8" to 9-1/2". The 6" pencil compass/divider has a fast center wheel adjustment.

Alvin's attractive high-tech styling features matte silver upper legs and black fiberglass lower legs.

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