Trammel Heads
Name/Title
Trammel HeadsEntry/Object ID
2025.1.797Description
Brass Trammel HeadsContext
Trammels are versatile tools, primarily used in woodworking, masonry, and metalworking, to draw large circles, arcs, and precise parallel lines that are difficult to achieve with standard compasses or rulers. They function like giant compasses, featuring adjustable heads (with points, pencils, or cutting blades) that slide along a beam (like a ruler or bar) to scribe or cut exact curves, transfer measurements, and lay out intricate patterns.Cataloged By
Colin WhittleCategory
Tools