How to Make Your Own Simple Compass with a Needle or Razor
Simple navigation is really necessary using a compass where by using a compass we can find out which direction is north, south or other directions.
This tool is very important, but what else can you do if the name has already been used, what else can you do? Is not it ! Have you ever thought about making your own simple compass? If it’s true, you can make it with simple tools. How to make a simple compass needle is very easy and the materials are quite easy to get. If you are curious, I will share how to make a simple compass made from a needle or razor blade. The method is as follows.
How to Make Your Own Simple Compass with a Needle or Razor
- You can also provide a needle or razor blade, a cork, a plastic container, and water.
- Dry the needle or razor blade with a dry cloth.
- Rub a needle or razor blade on a magnet.
- Place the needle or razor blade on the cork floating on the surface of the water.
- Observe what happens.
- In what direction is the tip of the needle or razor blade pointing? Make marks on the ends of the razor blade so you can distinguish between north and south.
Done, easy right? Ok, that’s my simple tutorial how to make a simple compass yourself.
Hope it is useful.