Rotondo Drawing Compass Set, Precision Geometry Compass Set Essential Drafting Tools Universal Large Compass for Student and School, Red and Silver,1 Count(86118)

This is more of a starter compass set for your little aspiring drafting engineer. Its an almost mid range set. If you're used to Dietzgen quality, this will feel like plastic cutlery in your hands. I know anything less than five stars will hurt the seller but I can't in good conscience give it more than three. Also, the item arrived falling apart. Notice the bolts with missing nuts on the photo. A little quality control goes a long way. I couldn't find a decent condition retro Dietzgen set to replace one I lost and settled on this item for the time being. I am not entirely disappointed. However don't expect that Dietzgen feel from this set. Its a good item to take to school if there are sticky fingers around. You won't feel too bad if this set grows legs and walks away.

After a store-bought compass wasn't performing well, I decided to purchase a dedicated set for use in drawing. I had figured spending the extra money would be worth it.However, the universal holder (that slip-on one you can use to mount something like a pencil or pen instead) immediately fell apart. This component was the main reason I even wanted a drawing compass: I was unable to re-assemble it, nor find any contact information from the manufacturer "Rotondo."I received a replacement promptly from Amazon, but the second one broke in the exact same manner after trying a few tests with the ruling pen. The thread of the little plastic nut that holds the assembly together is very fragile and breaks, rendering the component useless.If this is a major component for you, do not buy this compass set.

A very nice set for student, professional or crafter. What I did not like is the use of a padded bag for shipping. The case was crushed into seven pieces, thankfully the drafting tools survived. A padded bag was not a sufficient shipping method.

Sturdy built, easy to use, most professional set ive found on Amazon.

Christmas gift for engineering student grandson. He was thrilled. His engineer father was envious.

Handy and accurate to use. Nice round circles and very universal

Great!