Compass anchored off table?

[troyphoto]

I wanted to draw a big sweeping turn radius on a narrow section of the benchwork. That made the anchor point for the "yardstick compass" about an inch OFF the benchwork.

I'm also a retired photographer, so I've got light stands, and backdrop stands. Had to secure a thinner screw to the fat one on the stand, but it is secure enough to get the compass anchored.

The stand is height adjustable, so I can get the compass level with the benchwork.

 

[Rico]

I do something similar with a cheap tripod, have to weight it down pretty good tho.

 

[Sirfoldalot]

I do something similar with a cheap tripod, have to weight it down pretty good tho.

AH -- A good use for the Spousal Units Kettlebells!

 

[Canalligator]

Lacking that equipment, I tacked a piece of scrap flake board to the benchwork top with a couple drywall screws. You might have to move it to get the center point right.