Staedtler Mars Comfort Quickbow Compass with Extension Bar 552 02

Staedtler's Australian website says approximately 360 mm, or 600 mm with the extension bar. Their 2024 Australian catalogue says approximately 350 mm, or 585 mm with the bar. Because the two sources disagree we do not quote a single figure.

It holds another instrument in place of the lead part. Staedtler say it suits all common writing and drafting instruments, and their photo shows a pigment liner clamped in it for inked circles.

They are the same Mars comfort compass with universal adapter and spares box in a case. The 552 02 adds the extension bar for circles beyond the reach of the legs alone.

With the legs hinged so the needle and lead stand upright, the point does not skid and the lead wears evenly. Staedtler say this parallel position helps when drawing particularly large radii.

Staedtler's photo of the spares shows leads, a spare needle and a small blue box with a cap. They do not publish the lead grade or the number of pieces, so we cannot list them.

It is a full-size 170 mm drafting compass. For first circle-drawing exercises Staedtler offer the Noris 550 50 and 550 60, which have a blunt safety needle.

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