Dividers

Introduction
Engineering dividers are used for marking circles on material and for geometric development. They are similar to a drawing compass but instead of one point and a pencil they have two scriber points.

How to use it
Set the points to the required radius, place one scriber point in the centre punch mark and swing the circle as with a compass.

Where to use it
Used whenever a circle is required to be drawn on material or for geometric developments.

Maintenance
Some lubrication of the screw sometimes required. Points need occasional sharpening.

OHS issues
Care needs to be taken when using dividers as the points are sharp and can seriously injure the user.

Where to use it
Dividers are used whenever a circle is required to be drawn on material, or for geometric developments such as square to rounds conical transitions or branch lines to name a few.

Maintenance
Some lubrication of the screw is sometimes required, and the points need occasional sharpening.

OHS issues
Take care! Points are sharp and can seriously injure the user.