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Federal Aviation Administration: How to Make a Compass [Pdf]
Learn what a compass is, how it works, and how you can create a simple one using a sewing needle, magnet, bowl of water, and a piece of paper.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot!: Geometric Construction With the Compass Alone
This site explains the possible uses of a compass when drawing. There are numerous exercises for using a compass with links to the solutions - click on the red checkmarks for these. The site discusses mathematicians who contributed to...
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Regents Exam Prep Center: Basic Constructions
This site gives a few tips when using a compass for the optimal drawing techniques.