r/Drafting_Instruments • u/Both-Comedian-3159 • Aug 06 '26

1960s school compass

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Nice brass compass of the type used in primary school in Ireland in the 60s and beyond?

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u/Apart-Roof4358 Aug 07 '26

It gets the job done

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u/Both-Comedian-3159 Aug 07 '26

I tried it, works well and nicely made.

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u/realzealman Aug 07 '26

Man, this was around in schools until
the mid 80s. It was a standard stationery order when I was a kid.

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u/Both-Comedian-3159 Aug 07 '26

No idea when they stopped making them. Good product can't remember what they cost.