How to Make Your Own Simple Compass with a Needle or Razor
Simple navigation is really needed to use a compass where by using a compass we can find the north, south and other directions.
This tool is very important, but what if the name is already over, what else do you want? Is not it ! Have you ever thought about making a simple compass yourself? If so, you can make it with simple tools. How to make a simple compass needle is very easy and the ingredients are quite easy to get. If you are curious, I will share how to make a simple compass made of a needle or razor. The method is as follows.
How to Make Your Own Simple Compass with a Needle or Razor
- Provide a needle or razor blade as well, cork, plastic container, and water.
- Dry the needle or razor with a dry cloth.
- Rub a needle or razor on a magnet.
- Place the needle or razor over the cork floating on the surface of the water.
- Observe what happens.
- Which way is the point of the needle or razor blade pointing? Mark the ends of the razor so you can tell north from south.
Done, easy right? Ok, that’s a simple tutorial from me how to make a simple compass yourself.
Hope it is useful.