How to Use a Compass for Accurate Circle Drawing - Step-by-Step Guide #4684 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration shows a right hand gripping a traditional metal drafting compass, with the needle point anchored on a baseline and the pencil lead poised to draw a circular arc. Fine hatching details emphasize muscle tension and grip control, highlighting proper ergonomics for precision work. The dashed construction lines indicate preliminary layout steps common in geometry or architectural drafting.

Used in educational articles, geometry tutorials, engineering manuals, or DIY drafting guides; targets users seeking foundational drafting skills or visual reference for compass operation.