ZLKSKER6 inch Professional Precision Spring Dividers Calipers Compass with Pencil Holder, Divider Caliper Wing Compass

I needed a pair of dividers/ compasses for plotting areas around a map point for a specific task and will also use them infrequently to scribe circles for metalworking.I don't need the best of the best for this but also didn't want tat that would break in a week.This product seems to fit the bill nicely. I paid about a tenner including Prime next-day delivery.The good:They feel nice in the hand. The knurling on the top handle and adjustment knob is sharp.Other reviews mention threads being naff, but I can't see an issue there.Spring is very strong. Rounded edges are smooth and flat faces are ground well enough, albeit showing witness of the grind.Other general build quality looks good for a tool at this price point.The bad:As others have said, these were caked in oil when they arrived and needed a few minutes clean-up. I worry this might mean they are likely to rust, but I take care of all my tools so will keep an eye on this (and update the review if it becomes an issue!) I imagine these will remain in the house where I do most of my drawings and only be taken into the workshop when needed to scribe metal.The legs don't close perfectly on plane (about 0.7mm off), this won't affect use, but it's one thing that will take the shine off using them. I'm guessing there's a slight twist in the spring. I'll probably put them away slightly open so I won't notice!!I don't like the pencil holder. It's functional but is essentially a grub screw, I saw another reviewer had placed a piece of brass in here to give a better grip/ protect the pencil, I might do something like that. Works best on pencils with at least one flat side. Will leave a small imprint on wooden pencils. For what it's worth, the pencil holder ID is approx. 8.3 mmVery minor imperfection on one leg (see image) doesn't affect function, also doesn't bother me aesthetically and I'm pretty sure it won't impact the integrity of the leg!Final thought:Another review mentioned how difficult turning the adjustment knob was. It is tight. Rightly or wrongly, I relieve tension on the spring by holding the legs, then spin the knob to get the legs somewhere handy. I then adjust to the final measurement using the knob under load.A little drop of light oil has also helped lubricate the threads.Hope that helps someone! If you find this review helpful, please let me know by pressing the button below!Rich

Sturdy bit of kit . Would recommend.

ProsThis is a very well built compass that does exactly what it should do and in the months that i have had it has been thrown around the workshop and generally abused and heavily used and somehow resisted getting bent still looks and functions like new.ConsNone

Fantastic quality for the price

Good item.

A well made, strong solid metal compass, with spring loaded radius adjustment which allows for greater accuracy while drawing the arc/circle, very easy to use

There is an old expression 'Buy right the first time and save money' Well, maybe not those words exactly, but You will know what I mean.Great quality compass's at a reasonable price. Very sturdy and very accurate. Make the same circle time after time.They smell a bit of oil but it can be removed with thinners, Great tool and in no way a toy.

It grips the pencil well and I like the way you can adjust the size of the circle by turning the wheel.