Artist 11 Inch Proportional Divider - Upgraded Drawing Supplies & Drafting Tools - Adjustable Caliper & Subject Dividers for Art Drawing Tools

I have had the previous model for years, used it hard. It works as well as it did when it was new. I bought the new model because it appeared to offer more sizing options. It does! Slightly longer to accommodate more set-holes for more different enlargement ratios. Nothing not to love. The manufacturer left this dandy tool just as it was, except to increase the number of set-holes. Perfect. Light weight, a cinch to use and not expensive. I'm delighted and started using it instantly.UPDATE : I have used the new dividers now for weeks, and I have to say that the pointed tips on the old dividers are MUCH BETTER when working with very small references or hard to see areas (i.e., old pictures) than the newer dividers with their blunted tips. The blunter tips on the new dividers create a thickness that means that tiny measurements are not really possible. SAVE those old dividers b/c you're going to need them. ALSO, the newer dividers tend to slip slightly when moving between source and drawing. The longer legs of the divider perhaps contribute to this, and it happens no matter how hard you pinch them -- the very slightest touch/tap on one of the legs and you're back to re-measuring. I'm working on making the the divider a little harder to open and close; there needs to be a tighter fit. Still a good product and worth having for the greater range of ratios.

It amazes me someone would see the specifics of this item, then complain it isn't made of metal or is cheap when it's only $12.99. Trying to find a divider in any store anywhere is impossible, then when you do find them they are ridiculously expensive. This tool is exactly as pictured and plastic, not metal, wood or cardboard. The divider is medium sturdy plastic and for $12.99 a real gift. The one I received is quite easy to manipulate, the red 'button' is a slid tab that slides onto the peg that goes through the hole and holds it in securely. To readjust, slide the tab back, put the peg in the hole of your choice then slide the tab back over the peg. Pretty nifty. Unless you are hard on your tools, this should last for a long time. I like mine alot, not only that I really needed it ...badly, so can't express how surprised I was to even find one let alone usable at a fair price. Basically it's all the average artist needs, one of the professional artist instructors on You Tube has a red one exactly like this that she uses to teach with, so it can't be all that bad. If the tab should break as some fear, there are probably nuts and bolts or something easy to fix it with. Mine doesn't have any burrs anywhere. Thanks to Amazon for selling this gem and thanks to the seller for providing it, sending it immediately, and great service.

The functions and use are pretty straight forward. It is easy to adjust and store. My issue could be the same for others with dexterity issues with one of their hands. I don't have full range of motion in my left hand which is the hand I would hold the tool in. There isn't an option to lock the divider in place after my measurement. If I would easily hold them in place it wouldn't be a problem. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the device. This version of the proportional divider will work great for most people.

I have been an artist since 1985 and I'm always looking for ways to improve. This proportional divider is a great addition to my craft. I use it for copying models in a live sketch group where we are not allowed to photograph models. It holds the position well, yet is easy enough to move with one hand which you need to do constantly as you change areas of measurement. Keep your arm extended, and your shoulder square in order to measure accurately. You won't regret this purchase once you learn how to use it properly.

Really impressed with the quality of this art tool, super professional! An easy 5 stars

Measurements dont hold. Very flimsy. I was buying this from a youtube recommendation. Its probably just fine for fine art painting but for my needs doing technical precise botanical drawings I cannot recommend this.It keeps shifting and I can't get the arms to stay in one position if bumped even a little.Cheap plastic parts, not good for technical drawing enlargement the way I hoped. Looks like Im going to have to replace it with a metal one.

This tool is sturdy and does exactly what it is supposed to do. This is great for scaling my art to the size I want, but I can also draw more effectively freehand when keeping my drawing the same as the actual size. I am able to measure various part of the original to keep the proportions right in my drawing. It did take me a moment to figure out how to adjust the placement of the joiner. I figured it out but was a bit surprised that there was no information in the instructions.

Cheap, flimsy plastic doesn't hold it's spacing very well. There are no markings for scale just holes that you have to use to adjust the scale through trail and error and then when you do find the scale you are looking for the spacing between the tips won't stay put, rendering it useless, I find it hard to believe that I was charged $9.99 for it!