Find the Perfect Center Every Time
The 20cm (7.87") Round Center Finder Compass is an essential layout tool for woodturners, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts. The transparent plastic disc lets you see your workpiece clearly through the gauge while you mark the exact center — no guesswork, no wasted material.
Why You'll Love This Tool
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Instantly locate centers on round, oval, or irregular-shaped blanks — ideal for bowls, platters, trays, and platforms.
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Crystal-clear transparency gives you a full view of grain patterns and edges while marking, so you can optimize your cut placement.
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Multi-surface compatibility — works on wood, poster board, plastic, metal, glass, ceramic tile, and more.
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Versatile application — perfect for woodturning lathes, arts & crafts, school projects, rough framing, and finish carpentry.
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Lightweight & durable clear plastic construction that won't scratch delicate surfaces.
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Easy to use — simply place, align, and mark. No complicated setup required.
Specifications
| Material |
Clear Plastic |
| Color |
Transparent |
| Diameter |
20 cm / 7.87 in |
| Scope of Use |
Measurement, marking, layout, circle drawing |
| Country of Origin |
Made in China |
Package Includes
- 1 × Woodworking Compass Circle Gauge (20cm)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What materials can this center finder compass be used on?
A: The 20cm round center finder compass is suitable for a wide range of surfaces including wood, poster board, plastic, metal, glass, and ceramic tile — making it a highly versatile layout and marking tool for both professional craftspeople and hobbyists.
Q: How do I use the center finder to locate the middle of an irregular shape?
A: Simply place the transparent disc over your workpiece, align the printed guidelines with the edges of the piece, and the intersection point at the center of the gauge indicates the exact center. The clear plastic allows you to see the shape beneath clearly for accurate placement.
Q: Is this compass ruler suitable for lathe woodturning?
A: Yes! The 20cm circle gauge is specifically designed to help woodturners find the center of bowl blanks, platters, and other round or irregular workpieces before mounting them on the lathe, ensuring balanced and accurate turning results.
Q: What is the exact diameter of this center finder?
A: The compass circle gauge measures 20 cm (approximately 7.87 inches) in diameter. Please refer to these measurements rather than the product photos, as images may not reflect actual size. Minor variations due to manual measurement are normal.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.