IRIS drawing tool VS. CHEAP Knockoff - Review

Is the ~$130 Makers Cabinet Iris better than the sub $20 versions?
Well yes. Now watch me mess with these 2 drawing tools for 15 min.
Intro music:
"Leaving" By AERØHEAD - licensed under a Creative Commons License

[@19Edurne]

The cheap one could be improved with some thin anti-slip pads under it.

[@Goodengelt]

Really, very exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@Turbo.M777]

Awesome! Glad I could help.

[@hello_Blake_Alan]

Thanks for making this comparison. I needed to see them in action. I might go with the $20 version until it craps out and then go with the iris depending on how much I use it.

[@Andrea-77777]

So, have you tried the cheap version? It only lasted five minutes for me, the blades immediately jammed and when you unscrew it, you know why it's so cheap.

[@hello_Blake_Alan]

@@Andrea-77777yeah, the cheap version lasted a few uses but then completely locked up. I have fixed several times but it’s always finicky. Definitely can’t open and close it at any angle other than flat on a surface. Even then, it’s a little rough.

[@sophietielemans6034]

Thanks for doing this!

[@podboq2]

‘A couple things come to mind, heh…’ Ooohh My….
lmao

[@JackPorter]

i think the tip of the center finder should be seethru, maybe even have a tiny plastic magnifier like those linex triangular protractors. but then again, if you really need an accurate center and an accurate diameter, northing beats the good ol' drawing compass

[@Turbo.M777]

Thats a good point, that would be nice.

[@DarkhalfBreed]

I have the cheap one and i went through 2(bought one, exchanged it for a new one) and the blades keep misaligning.

[@podboq2]

The silver parts in he center that enable the size of the circle to change are called ‘vanes’, ‘leaves’, or ‘blades’ … probably other names as well.

[@roundtabletalkswithkristen6045]

I made the mistake of purchasing the Temu version. Cheap and blades did not stay in their spots. They credited, as it was a manufacturer defect.

[@heksedansd.2919]

Thank you for the testing!!🙂 I think the differences are TO small for that huge difference in the price!

[@Andrea-77777]

I had bought the cheap one, the blades had jammed immediately, so I unscrewed the part to fix it. When you unscrew it, you know why it's so cheap. I disposed of it.

[@heksedansd.2919]

@@Andrea-77777 ok, thank you!🙂

[@NPC5273]

Me who can draw a circle with a compass for only $1

[@DrawingTechnical]

I want the Iris but I don't need it. Father's day coming soon.

[@lotuselansteve]

Read the bloody instructions. It says use two hands!

[@Turbo.M777]

Nah.

[@rayjames6187]

Could have used the mic on the iris it's self