Chinese Compass Made With Hand
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I have always been fascinated with Chinese compasses or load stones that they were called famously. I have always wanted to have one for myself. So I made this one for my personal satisfaction.
Materials:
Scrap wood
Neodymium magnet
Whittling knife or cutter
2 part epoxy putty
Marker
Marking
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Mark the scrap wood in a tear drop shape.
Whittling
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Whittle to your satisfaction to cut out the tear drop shape marked.
Finishing
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Finish the teardrop by sanding the edges and make it smooth.
Set the Magnet
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Cut out by judgement a recess in the wood which can hold the magnet. I made it a little larger, so I used glue to keep it in place. Make sure the magnet aligns with the point of the teardrop is such a way that it points north.
Closing
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After the glue has dried thoroughly, mix 2 part epoxy putty and cover up the magnet so that the compass makes a cradle shape and moves freely. You may have to sand the putty after it dries to bring it in shape.
Done
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Mark the top of the wood and you are done. Your compass is done. Color it if you are a kid. Make a base that looks like a fengshui plate for the compass. I am happy with this much as I can keep it in pocket.