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Homemade Ellipsograph


Ellipsograph
 
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TOOL:
Ellipsograph
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
gwilson on practicalmachinist.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade ellipsograph, used for drawing ovals, constructed from mahogany and brass.
RATING:
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Aug 02, 2015 4:46 PM
Altair
First time I've seen and heard such a device. This is way much better than strings.
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Measuring and Marking
TAGS:
hand tools
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
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Altair says:
Aug 02, 2015 4:46 PM
First time I've seen and heard such a device. This is way much better than strings.
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