Those drafting instruments

[Robalone]

These things, ( well not this one !!) pop up all over the place on the various market places…
And being an old bloke , I can clearly remember when they were essential tools …well maybe not the squeezy ink adjustable thingy ! ( I’ve tried to use them and met with no success, but hey , who needs them anyway, rotring etc took care of that quick smart ! ) but the other bits still have their uses 😎

They are pretty much in the 'pen and ink' camp, so I thought I’d give them some love.

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This is probably the the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen . Such pride in workmanship sigh 😔

[amk]

I find these sets appealing but useless... or used to.

Then I discovered Islamic geometrical design, and started looking for good compasses. I've had some nice finds, including a Kern Swiss compass for 50 cents, the same price as the rubbish plastic school compasses in the same box :-)

I really love the bone or ivory turning on your set. Very high class!

[Deb]

I've picked these things up from time to time but never found a use for them. That's an outstanding set!

[Brilliant Bill]

Seeing that triggers in me a flood of appreciation for the excellence and responsibility of a bygone time, a time that created a foundation we rest upon (and perhaps one that we are wearing out without regard for maintenance or replacement). These tools built bridges and skyscrapers and aircraft that flew reliably. In this 50th anniversary month of Robert Pirsig's book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, I see excellence and the pursuit of Quality.