Mechanisms — lazy tongs

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Parallel Ruler (form 5) diagram
Parallel Ruler (form 5) Mechanism: How the Crossed Parallelogram Linkage Works, Parts & Uses

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Parallel Ruler form 5 explained — the four-bar lazy-tongs linkage that lets draftsmen, navigators and CNC operators transfer parallel lines across a chart or drawing.
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Lazy-tongs diagram
Lazy-tongs Mechanism Explained: How Scissor Linkage Extends, Formula, Parts and Uses

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Lazy-tongs explained — how the pantograph-style scissor linkage extends, the math behind reach and force, plus real uses in industrial reaching tools and stage rigs.
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