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Thin Iris Drawing Compass V2
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It's an adjustable compass for drawing that uses an iris mechanism. It also has a straightedge for drawing lines. This is the second version I've made of this and it fixes some tolerance issues with the original design. The design is my own, but I took inspiration from the following iris compass linked below. My design is quite a bit thinner, although it may not produce the most precise circles.https://makerworld.com/en/models/60163-iris-compass-circle-drawing-remix-with-small-impro?from=search#profileId-62315 Important:The compass may initially have a lot of friction (especially for matte filaments). With more use, friction decreases a tad. Ironing can be enabled for top surfaces, which helps to eliminate friction. I added a little bit of lubrication fluid I had laying around from Hub Hobby to the flange of the top and the peg slots before assembly, which helped a great deal.This is a delicate tool. Pushing down on the shutters may skew them out of position. If this happens fu
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