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How can I make my own compass out of wood? (I mean the drawing tool, not the direction-finder.) Ideally, I'd like something that: Handles diameters from 3 in to 2 ft Has minimal non-wooden pa...
#2: Post edited
by
Monica Cellio
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2023-07-14T23:43:26Z (over 1 year ago)
based on comments
How can I make my own compass out of wood?- Ideally, I'd like something that:
- * Handles diameters from 3 in to 2 ft
- * Has minimal non-wooden parts like screws
- * Light duty but shouldn't fall apart after a handful of uses
- * Can change the pencil easily, and replace pencil with a needle or marking knife
- * As easy as possible to construct
- I have access to basic woodworking tools (hand and power) and am comfortable with basic woodworking techniques.
- How can I make my own compass out of wood? (I mean the drawing tool, not the direction-finder.)
- Ideally, I'd like something that:
- * Handles diameters from 3 in to 2 ft
- * Has minimal non-wooden parts like screws
- * Light duty but shouldn't fall apart after a handful of uses
- * Can change the pencil easily, and replace pencil with a needle or marking knife
- * As easy as possible to construct
- I have access to basic woodworking tools (hand and power) and am comfortable with basic woodworking techniques.
#1: Initial revision
by
matthewsnyder
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2023-07-13T20:00:03Z (over 1 year ago)
How do I build a wooden compass?
How can I make my own compass out of wood? Ideally, I'd like something that: * Handles diameters from 3 in to 2 ft * Has minimal non-wooden parts like screws * Light duty but shouldn't fall apart after a handful of uses * Can change the pencil easily, and replace pencil with a needle or marking knife * As easy as possible to construct I have access to basic woodworking tools (hand and power) and am comfortable with basic woodworking techniques.