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Rolling Ruler for drawing parallel lines
October 17, 2010 Simon Rous

Rolling Ruler

The Rolling Ruler is a universal drawing tool for making parallel lines, circles and arcs.

Rolling Ruler Image

Draw Horizontal Parallel Lines Hold the centre of the ruler and roll it up/down to draw the straight parallel lines.

Rolling ruler horizontal lines

Draw Vertical Parallel LinesPlace the pencil in any hole and roll the up or down to produce a vertical line. Parallel certical lines can be produced by placing the pencil in the other holes.

Rolling ruler verticle lines

Draw Circle and Arcs Place the pencil in any hole to act as a pivot. Place another pencil in any hole and swing the ruler to produce an arc or circle. Circle of up to 60cm diametre can be drawn this way.

Rolling ruler circles

Draw Angles First draw a horizontal line. Then place the ruler against the line using the protractor guide to get any desired angle.

Rolling ruler angles

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