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title: "STAEDTLER Comfort Metal Quick Setting 6\" Compass 2 Piece Set: Universal Adapter, Push-Button Mechanism & Extra Leads - Draws Circles up to 350mm"
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# Draws circles up to 350mm (14 inches) Quick-setting push-button & center wheel Durable metal build with universal adapter STAEDTLER Comfort Metal Quick Setting 6" Compass 2 Piece Set: Universal Adapter, Push-Button Mechanism & Extra Leads - Draws Circles up to 350mm

**Brand:** staedtler
**Price:** HK$412
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Master every circle with precision and style — don’t settle for less!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** STAEDTLER Comfort Metal Quick Setting 6" Compass 2 Piece Set: Universal Adapter, Push-Button Mechanism & Extra Leads - Draws Circles up to 350mm by staedtler
- **How much does it cost?** HK$412 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/3683626-staedtler-comfort-metal-quick-setting-6-compass-2-piece-set)

## Best For

- staedtler enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted staedtler brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Quick-setting push-button and fine-tune center wheel deliver flawless circle adjustments in seconds.
- • **Complete, Organized, Ready to Go:** Includes spare leads, replacement needle, and a sleek hard case to keep your tools protected and travel-ready.
- • **Effortless Operation, Every Time:** Smooth-gliding hinged legs and replaceable needle points guarantee consistent, precise results for technical or artistic projects.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Robust metal construction paired with interchangeable leads ensures professional-grade durability and versatility.
- • **Universal Adapter for Creative Freedom:** Easily swap in pens, gel pens, or brushes—expand your creative toolkit beyond traditional pencils.

## Overview

The STAEDTLER Comfort Metal Quick Setting 6" Compass 2 Piece Set combines precision engineering with professional durability. Featuring a quick-setting push-button and fine adjustment wheel, it draws perfect circles up to 350mm. Its metal build and universal adapter allow use with various writing instruments, while the included spare leads, replacement needle, and protective case make it an essential tool for students and professionals seeking reliable, versatile drafting performance.

## Description

Elevate your drafting and geometry work with this 6" metal compass set (552 01) from STAEDTLER. The quick-setting push-button mechanism and center wheel ensure precise circle drawing up to 350mm diameter. Ideal for technical drafting, and geometry applications, this durable metal compass features hinged lead and needle legs with interchangeable components. The compass set includes a universal adapter, spare needle, and additional leads, all housed in a protective hard plastic case. Essential for students and practitioners seeking reliable drafting tools for technical drawings and geometric constructions.

Review: Highly professional product - The combination of features in this compass make it extremely easy to use, very precise and also very versatile. The wheel allows you to adjust the compass radius minutely, and the buttons allow you to easily and quickly change the radius by large amounts. In actual operation how this works is, you use the buttons to adjust to radius to very close to the one you want, and then you use the wheel to quickly fine-tune it to the exact radius required. It's worth noting that the wheel adjusts more finely than the wheel on the similar Staedtler compass which lacks the buttons. (On that compass, if the wheel screws were as finely tuned as on this one, it would take far too long to adjust the compass radius by large amounts since that other compass has no button release.) The max radius is in excess of 8 inches—don't know exactly the size but it's very large. Additionally, there is an extra piece which you can put in place of the compass lead, which open up and allows you to tighten into place any kind of writing instrument or paintbrush, chalk or whatever. It allows for pen-like objects quite a bit wider than a standard pencil, so even fancy gel pens can fit into it and be tightened in. Also, the design of the tightening screw is such that it will not damage what you put into it. (Some compasses have a screw that screws directly into the side of the inserted wooden pencil, leaving a small hole. This compass just squeezes the pen or pencil with a curved plastic piece—nice design.) The case is very nice and professional and protects your compass and lead and so forth. The catch on the case is just right—easy to open, but it is very unlikely to come open by itself in a backpack. I suppose it could if you REALLY bashed your bag around, but I've never had a problem with it. Also included is a small cylinder for holding extra lead, which comes with several leads and—surprise! an extra metal compass tip. Nice touch. Haven't had a need for it so far. Actually, since the metal tip is the same width as the compass lead, you could even replace the lead with the extra metal tip so you would have a compass with two metal tips and no lead—something like carpenters compasses I have seen. I haven't personally needed to do this but it might be handy. Both arms of the compass have the same connector screws, so you could use the pen/paintbrush holder in place of the metal tip, instead of in place of the lead tip. Again, I've never needed to, but you could do it easily if you wanted to. (In other words, you would then have two tips: one of lead for drawing, and the other whatever you put into the plastic grip and tightened in.) The compass has one more feature, which I'm not really sure the purpose of. Both of the standard arms—lead holder and metal tip—can be bent inward on a hinge that's about halfway up the arms. The hinge is fairly stiff so they will NEVER bend that way by accident. They can't bend outward at all, only inward. I don't know why this would be useful, since you can just use the button release to make the radius smaller instead of bending them in like that, but there it is. (Please comment if you know what that feature is for.) Overall, this is easily the best compass I have ever seen or used and for me, well worth the price of about $25.
Review: The best - A welcome change from those awful ones I used in K12 - I vaguely remember using a compass when I was in K12. I remember them always being those terrible ones that always slid out of place and were frustrating to adjust. I've been buying various tools this year to help me draw more accurate plans for my contraptions and this has been a welcome addition to my toolkit. When you first open it you can tell that it's going to be worlds better than those cheapo ones you used in school. It feels sturdy and has a nice weight to it. The quick-adjustment buttons make large adjustments a breeze. Be sure to depress them fully and firmly and ensure that the adjustments are easy. After getting close to the desired size, the wheel makes it easy to make precise adjustments. It's made of a mixture of plastic and metal. The blue parts are made of plastic but they don't feel cheap. The locking pins are also made of plastic but that hasn't proved to be an issue thus far. Hopefully they last a long time. The set includes the compass, 2 additional pieces of lead, an additional metal tip, and the universal adapter which allows you to use a pen/pencil/etc instead of the lead point. It's not in the product photo for some reason so I've included two photos. All in all it's a great kit. It's a quality compass and I don't mind spending a few extra dollars to buy something that's going to last a long time. It's made drawing circles a breeze. It's a tad pricier than others but I've had no issues thus far. The quick setting buttons are a must have. The universal adapter is a great tool to have as well.

## Features

- PRECISE CONTROL - This compass has a quick-setting push-button and center wheel for easy adjustments, with hinged legs keeping steady pressure for perfect circles
- PROFESSIONAL DESIGN - Metal build and interchangeable leads provide durability for geometry class or technical drawing, with a universal adapter included for versatile drawing and sketching supplies
- EASY OPERATION - This drawing compass features smooth-gliding hinged legs and replaceable needle points, ensuring consistent results whether creating small details or large technical drawings
- COMPLETE SET - Hard case includes 6" compass with adapter, spare leads, and replacement needle, making this drawing set ideal for school or professional use
- STAEDTLER - Leading manufacturer and supplier of writing, paint, drawing and modeling products that help people around the world realize and share their ideas

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001F9P8LQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,302 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #35 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) |
| Brand | STAEDTLER |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,398) |
| Date First Available | July 22, 2011 |
| Ink Color | Blue |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Item model number | 552 01 ST |
| Line Size | 0_3mm |
| Manufacturer | Staedtler Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 552 01 03 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paper Finish | Coated |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 4.13 x 0.87 x 8.66 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Teen, Youth, Adult
- **Brand:** STAEDTLER
- **Color:** Blue
- **Ink Color:** Blue
- **Material:** Metal

## Images

![STAEDTLER Comfort Metal Quick Setting 6" Compass 2 Piece Set: Universal Adapter, Push-Button Mechanism & Extra Leads - Draws Circles up to 350mm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813A3FHUc7L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this be usable in a machine shop setting for doing things such as scribing metal?**
A: no, get an old starrett or general with the wing. they are solid steel construction. these drafting ones have plastic joints and adjustments.. not suitable for metal work.

**Q: Is this compass "spring loaded"?**
A: no. as far as i can tell there are no springs involved with this tool. the arms are adjustable with quick release levers for broad and quick adjustment as well as a small wheel for more fine and precise measurements. the arms are very sturdy and firm in both locked and unlocked positions. this is the best compass i could find, i love it, worth every penny. i probably will never need to buy another compass unless i start working very large or very small. having a tool arm that accepts any stylus (marker, pen, brush etc.) is what wins it for me, and also the sturdy and stylish construction. good luck.

**Q: Does this poke a hole into the paper? The ends look very sharp like a needle.**
A: Yes, it will create a tiny hole in the paper.  When that's a problem I use a little square of thin plastic there in the center; that is, I put this one-inch-square guard down, which already has a detent in it, I draw my circle and remove, and keep, the protector.

**Q: where is this product made?**
A: Germany

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly professional product
*by S***- on April 5, 2014*

The combination of features in this compass make it extremely easy to use, very precise and also very versatile. The wheel allows you to adjust the compass radius minutely, and the buttons allow you to easily and quickly change the radius by large amounts. In actual operation how this works is, you use the buttons to adjust to radius to very close to the one you want, and then you use the wheel to quickly fine-tune it to the exact radius required. It's worth noting that the wheel adjusts more finely than the wheel on the similar Staedtler compass which lacks the buttons. (On that compass, if the wheel screws were as finely tuned as on this one, it would take far too long to adjust the compass radius by large amounts since that other compass has no button release.) The max radius is in excess of 8 inches—don't know exactly the size but it's very large. Additionally, there is an extra piece which you can put in place of the compass lead, which open up and allows you to tighten into place any kind of writing instrument or paintbrush, chalk or whatever. It allows for pen-like objects quite a bit wider than a standard pencil, so even fancy gel pens can fit into it and be tightened in. Also, the design of the tightening screw is such that it will not damage what you put into it. (Some compasses have a screw that screws directly into the side of the inserted wooden pencil, leaving a small hole. This compass just squeezes the pen or pencil with a curved plastic piece—nice design.) The case is very nice and professional and protects your compass and lead and so forth. The catch on the case is just right—easy to open, but it is very unlikely to come open by itself in a backpack. I suppose it could if you REALLY bashed your bag around, but I've never had a problem with it. Also included is a small cylinder for holding extra lead, which comes with several leads and—surprise! an extra metal compass tip. Nice touch. Haven't had a need for it so far. Actually, since the metal tip is the same width as the compass lead, you could even replace the lead with the extra metal tip so you would have a compass with two metal tips and no lead—something like carpenters compasses I have seen. I haven't personally needed to do this but it might be handy. Both arms of the compass have the same connector screws, so you could use the pen/paintbrush holder in place of the metal tip, instead of in place of the lead tip. Again, I've never needed to, but you could do it easily if you wanted to. (In other words, you would then have two tips: one of lead for drawing, and the other whatever you put into the plastic grip and tightened in.) The compass has one more feature, which I'm not really sure the purpose of. Both of the standard arms—lead holder and metal tip—can be bent inward on a hinge that's about halfway up the arms. The hinge is fairly stiff so they will NEVER bend that way by accident. They can't bend outward at all, only inward. I don't know why this would be useful, since you can just use the button release to make the radius smaller instead of bending them in like that, but there it is. (Please comment if you know what that feature is for.) Overall, this is easily the best compass I have ever seen or used and for me, well worth the price of about $25.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best - A welcome change from those awful ones I used in K12
*by D***Y on October 15, 2014*

I vaguely remember using a compass when I was in K12. I remember them always being those terrible ones that always slid out of place and were frustrating to adjust. I've been buying various tools this year to help me draw more accurate plans for my contraptions and this has been a welcome addition to my toolkit. When you first open it you can tell that it's going to be worlds better than those cheapo ones you used in school. It feels sturdy and has a nice weight to it. The quick-adjustment buttons make large adjustments a breeze. Be sure to depress them fully and firmly and ensure that the adjustments are easy. After getting close to the desired size, the wheel makes it easy to make precise adjustments. It's made of a mixture of plastic and metal. The blue parts are made of plastic but they don't feel cheap. The locking pins are also made of plastic but that hasn't proved to be an issue thus far. Hopefully they last a long time. The set includes the compass, 2 additional pieces of lead, an additional metal tip, and the universal adapter which allows you to use a pen/pencil/etc instead of the lead point. It's not in the product photo for some reason so I've included two photos. All in all it's a great kit. It's a quality compass and I don't mind spending a few extra dollars to buy something that's going to last a long time. It's made drawing circles a breeze. It's a tad pricier than others but I've had no issues thus far. The quick setting buttons are a must have. The universal adapter is a great tool to have as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality built compass
*by R***N on January 13, 2023*

Back in the day when I was in high school my dad bought me a compass very similar to this one. This compass has a nice weight to it. It has a nice feel to it. When you spin the wheel to increase the diameter or decrease the diameter. It takes a little bit of an effort, which is such a wonderful fill. To me it tells me that this is a quality, sturdy built compass. This compass is going to last me a very long time. It’s accurate and it’s just a joy to use. Back in the day I used my compass for drafting. Now fast forward to 2023, I will be using this for some of my artwork. I will be doing sketches and I will also be using it to do some drawings on my canvas before I paint. I am very satisfied with my purchase, and I highly recommend buying this compass if you were in the market for a good compass. It’s going to last you a long time.

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