Features and Benefits:�Made from heat treated polished steel�Springs hardened and tempered�Ideal for laying out distances between two points and making circles�Heavy dutyThe Empire 27033 12 in. compass is made of heat treated polished steel and is ideal for laying out distances between two points and making circles. This is the ideal tool for laying out distances between two points and making circles. Empire Level is the leading designer and producer of levels, squares, layout tools and caution tape in the United States with dominant market share in the retail, contractor supply, and do-it-yourself markets.