Woodsmith Heirloom Brass Compass Plan
Made entirely from brass and steel, this layout tool is sure to be the perfect addition to any shop. If the thought of working with brass and steel seems a little intimidating, don’t worry. There’s really not a whole lot of difference from working with wood. The metals we selected for this project are easily machinable with common woodworking tools you probably already have in your shop. The brass can be cut on a band saw with a standard wood-cutting blade. A hacksaw works well to cut the steel. Files clean up the cut edges. The only real difference is that instead of using glue to hold parts together, you’ll use solder. If you’ve ever sweated a copper pipe fitting, you’ll find the process much the same.
We offer the Woodsmith Heirloom Brass Compass plan as a downloadable PDF or a printed format that we ship to you.
Sharpen your skills by making this custom layout tool. Plus, learn simple techniques for working with brass along the way.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Heirloom Brass Compass.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 5 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- 16 full-color exploded views, photos, and illustrations
- Full-size patterns for all parts
- Shop-tested tips ensure your success
- Materials list
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 5 pages of step-by-step instructions
- 16 full-color exploded views, photos, and illustrations
- Full-size patterns for all parts
- Shop-tested tips ensure your success
- Materials list
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.