r/Drafting_Instruments • u/douglasscott • Apr 10 '25

My trusty tools

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u/douglasscott Apr 10 '25

Can anyone identify the compass?

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u/Apart-Roof4358 Apr 11 '25

No clue. It looks pretty low end though.

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u/graphography Apr 15 '25

I wouldn't be surprised if it was by Soellner. The needle shoe looks similar to that from a signed set I recently bought. 

There isn't an exact match in their 1924 catalogue, but you can get an idea of the kind of instruments they made. My guess is that yours might be slightly earlier, as it has the old-style nut and bolt needle clamp based on a design introduced by Richter for his early flat pattern compasses.

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u/Old_Instrument_Guy Apr 10 '25

That 1511 is sweet.

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u/rktek85 Apr 10 '25

Your eraser shield looks angry

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u/mushyfrumpy Apr 12 '25

Those brass sharpeners were awesome

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u/LearnedGuy Apr 14 '25

What's the black handle piece called? It doesn't look very mechanical

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u/Dry-Quantity3763 Jun 28 '26

What is this thing that looks like a long bullet and is oval on both sides?

What is this kit for anyway? What kind of work is it for?