17th century architect's compass.
Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...s_fullsize.jpg
Previously:
1619 compass - photo
World's largest compass rose - GIF
Compass forged from rebar and spring steel - video
Hirtz compass for locating bullets in surgery - photo
Using an analog watch as a compass - photo
New: BuildThreads.com - 300+ build posts/day (with photos)
mwmkravchenko (Jan 14, 2021)
Both form and function. Plus pretty artistic to boot!
Look like deviders to me, and agree with mwmkravchenko.
Admittedly, they do look like the modern version of dividers but recognize the fact that in the 1600s, the "architect" may have been drawing directly on materials such as stone, slate or metal at the worksite. A scribed rather than pencilled mark wouldn't have easily washed or abraded away.Originally Posted by Tonyg
---
Regards, Marv
Smart phones are to people what laser pointers are to cats
Homo sapiens is a goal, not a definition
Ornamentation was essential part of ancient tools making. They had the luxury of spare time to carve the two screw knobs!
The adjustment screws seem way too long. If the arms were run out to the outer limit of the screws they would be close to parallel - not something one needs to do with compass legs.
---
Regards, Marv
Smart phones are to people what laser pointers are to cats
Homo sapiens is a goal, not a definition
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks