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Alvin PA306 21-inch Wood Pantograph Drawing Tool with Table Clamp, Four Spare Leads, and 25 Ratios: A Precision Artist's Essential Review

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Description of Alvin PA306 21-inch Wood Pantograph Drawing Tool with Table Clamp, Four Spare Leads, and 25 Ratios: A Precision Artist's Essential

A PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE - Alvin has been the professional's choice for drafting tools and drawing supplies for over half a century. We are known for our wide selection of high quality tools at a fair price. SEASONED HARDWOOD ARMS - Features arms made from seasoned hardwood to provide durability. CHROMED STEEL COMPONENTS - All hardware and components such as pivot screws, tracing point, a lead holder and a support pin, are made of chromed steel to prevent rust and corrosion. STABLE AND PRECISE - Includes table clamp and four spare leads to ensure stability and precision. AVAILABLE SIZES AND RATIOS - Available in three different sizes with various sets of ratios.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

The instructions are mostly useless because they don't tell you anything.

This is exactly what I needed and wanted. Lots of guesswork to get the proportions you want. The instructions are mostly useless because they don't really tell you anything. It's not exactly when you need fine work, but for transposing and "artistic stuff" I wanted it for, it's very good. Once you get the size coordinates, you're good to go.

Pros
  • STABILITY AND PRECISION - Includes table clamp and four spare wires for stability and accuracy.
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Alvin isn't very good at customer service.

Was broken right out of the box. I sent it back for a refund. The poet's hat was broken because of the pencil holder. The teeth can be felt as they are unscrewed to place the wire inside. I've had several different brands over the years and this is the first thing that happened. Also, don't expect customer service from Alvin. I called them to see if I could get a new retainer and they told me I had to go through the seller. I then asked if I could buy this part and again I was told no. So thank

Pros
  • AVAILABLE SIZES AND RATIOS - Available in three different sizes with different gear ratios.
Cons
  • High price

Revainrating 3 out of 5

For the money I expected much better quality.

I'm really disappointed in the poor quality considering it cost almost $30. When I read that it's made of wood I thought it would be more durable. I'm almost afraid to push it because I'm afraid it will break. It's like two layers of cork. The holes are not reinforced with metal, so threading in different sized screws will most likely result in them becoming too loose to stay in place. The only thing that bothers me about metal parts is the lead holder. The prongs used to hold the leash don't…

Pros
  • WOOD WOODEN HANDLES - Featuring seasoned hardwood handles for durability.
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Alvin isn't very good at customer service.

Broke right out of the box. I sent it back for a refund. The poet's hat was broken because of the pencil holder. The teeth can be felt as they are unscrewed to place the wire inside. I've had several different brands over the years and this is the first thing that happened. Also, don't expect customer service from Alvin. I called them to see if I could get a new retainer and they told me I had to go through the seller. I then asked if I could buy this part and again I was told no. So thank you…

Pros
  • Art, painting and craft supplies
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 3 out of 5

For the money I expected much better quality.

I'm really disappointed in the poor quality considering it cost almost $30. When I read that it's made of wood I thought it would be more durable. I'm almost afraid to push it because I'm afraid it will break. It's like two layers of cork. The holes are not reinforced with metal, so threading in different sized screws will most likely result in them becoming too loose to stay in place. The only thing that bothers me about metal parts is the lead holder. The prongs used to hold the leash don't…

Pros
  • drawing and writing instructions
Cons
  • unreliable