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  1. May 21, 2020, 06:07 AM #1
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    Section liner drawing instrument - GIF

    A section liner is a drawing instrument used for drawing parallel lines.




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    Rolling rulers are still sold...

    https://www.amazon.com/MyLifeUNIT-Mu...s%2C207&sr=8-3

    and, IMO, are easier to use and require less work space than conventional parallel rulers...

    https://www.amazon.com/Alvin-A1500-1...s%2C207&sr=8-1
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    Still using both rolling and walking parallels, a lot to enjoy about mechanical drawing.
    This rack and pinion thing is new to me, and maybe as old, but that HB lead makes worst section lines ever!



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