Review on General Tools 523 Adjustable Trammels by Desmin Dickerson

I have used many General Tools measuring and marking tools over the years and they are good but nothing like Starrett. Grip points will do the trick but are disappointing as a little more attention to design/manufacturing could make a real difference. Upon delivery, one of the jumpers failed to hold the cue point. After a bit of research, it turned out that the spring was taking up too much room inside when fully compressed, preventing the clip from fully tightening. Removing the spring solved the problem. I don't know why the other tramel didn't have the same problem, but this just shows the inconsistency of the production. Also, the clip may barely open wide enough for a classic #2 hex-shaped wooden pencil, but it won't hold a round pencil. If it were made a bit larger, many other marking tools could be used, such as B. a clutch bag or a marker.