Melanie Wilfong Report post Posted February 11, 2011 For practice braids, I traced a circle and spiral cut the string with shears. Is a wing divider just like a compass, making a circle only? Or, does a wing divider draw the spiral so you get accurate string width? I just eye-balled my 1/8" string from tracing a salad plate on a leather scrap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cre8vmynd Report post Posted February 11, 2011 I would think in order to use a pair of dividers to mark a spiral would be very challenging. You would have to be able to slowly bring the dividers together while at the same time turning in a circular motion, pivoting on one point. Alternatively, I think you can pick up a strap and lace cutter for a reasonable price. Casey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodeomic Report post Posted February 11, 2011 For practice braids, I traced a circle and spiral cut the string with shears. Is a wing divider just like a compass, making a circle only? Or, does a wing divider draw the spiral so you get accurate string width? I just eye-balled my 1/8" string from tracing a salad plate on a leather scrap. Melanie, I will just ditto Casey here. Tandy sells pretty decent strap and lace cutters. To me, the wing divider is most useful for measurements and setting space distance. Good luck, Roger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
