ALVIN975VK Professional 6" Jet-Bow Speed Compass

Very nice but for price the quality has definitely gone down over the years

The hinge legs are a pain, it's impossible to draw an accurate circle because unless you hold it in an awkward position, as in trying to keep the two legs from bending with one hand while you draw very slowly you circle end won't meet. I looked it up on Youtube and an architect said it is her favourite compass but she Crazy Glues the legs in place!

This is exactly what I wanted. It arrived in the timeframe promised, and at a reasonable cost. Thank you

Perfect compass love the fact that i can use my own lead pencil or pen with it

As you’ll notice in many of the other reviews on this item, it doesn’t always come “complete” for lack of a better term. In my case, one of the speed levers which serve to lock the arms into place was missing the rivet that constituted it’s fulcrum. Without this part, one leg has a full 1.5” of play to it, alloying it to move around while using it and defeating the purpose of a compass. I will say though, beyond this crucial flaw, the rest of the construction on mine was great! It feels great in the hand, has a nice weight to it and otherwise a solid product. Given the number of reviews sharing in similar issues, there’s a significant chance when buying this it may not arrive intact or operational. However, it’s a good product, so if you decide to buy one, be mindful that you may likely need to return it or expect to make repairs yourself.