Tim’s tools aren’t just for drawing circles. They’re templates/guides for actually cutting circles using blades or hot knives (e.g. http://www.hsgmusa.com) and for nesting circles at specific concentric radii allowing for things like seam allowances when sewing without having to constantly fiddle with the radius of the compass. In addition, they’re usable in situations in which you can’t poke through the center of the circle as with a traditional compass, as you don’t want to damage the integrity of the material.
When I need to draw a large circle, I don’t even both with a compass; I use a piece of string a couple of pencils. But when I’m working with synthetic fabrics and need to make specific types of holes, I turn to one of Tim’s tools. Because, yes, I’m a happy customer.
Tim’s tools aren’t for everyone. They’re for people with specific needs. But they fill those needs perfectly. So instead of the snarky comments as if we don’t know what tools are out there, why not take it from us that these are useful.
