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Here's a tool that can be used for a variety of cases where evenly spaced points are needed, such as simulating deck or ceiling planking.
They are called 10-point dividers. (Even though there are actually eleven points.)
U.S. Navy acoustic operators used them in the days of paper sonar grams to figure out which squiggly lines were related to each other.
They are actually a navigation tool and can still be found on marine supply sites.
The stainless steel versions can be a bit pricey, but by shopping around you should be able to find them on-line for around the price of a U.S. paper portrait of Grant.
The ones I have are from Weems and Paeth, but the price has gone up considerably since I purchased them, (Tariffs?)
They are called 10-point dividers. (Even though there are actually eleven points.)
U.S. Navy acoustic operators used them in the days of paper sonar grams to figure out which squiggly lines were related to each other.
They are actually a navigation tool and can still be found on marine supply sites.
The stainless steel versions can be a bit pricey, but by shopping around you should be able to find them on-line for around the price of a U.S. paper portrait of Grant.
The ones I have are from Weems and Paeth, but the price has gone up considerably since I purchased them, (Tariffs?)