whosround
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Hi, I have just aquired an old Sestrel compass which I would like to mount in a small (8" x 6"diameter ) wooden binnacle. Has anybody got a photo or idea on how to make one please?
Binnacle
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Peterduck
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My old ketch had one which was demountable for safe-keeping, The compass was mounted in a turned wooden bowl which in turn was mounted on a wooden post. I bought a copper spherical cistern float from the plumber's supplies; the last one they had. They are all plastic nowadays. My intention was to separate the two halves and use one for the binnacle cover, with a suitable elliptical viewing hole cut in it. I also planned to mount red LEDs around the inside of the cover to illuminate the compass at night. All of this is now with the boat's new owner.
Peter.
Peter.
Rum_Pirate
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How big?
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[image]http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Uploads/PressReleases/Ships-Bridge-Deck-Binnacle-Compass-[/image] Reproduction brass binnacle compass. A binnacle is a case or box on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference. This has a rosewood veneer pillar and looks magnificent against a timber or brick backdrop.
http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/SOME...e-Compass-15859
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[image]http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Uploads/PressReleases/Ships-Bridge-Deck-Binnacle-Compass-[/image] Reproduction brass binnacle compass. A binnacle is a case or box on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference. This has a rosewood veneer pillar and looks magnificent against a timber or brick backdrop.
http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/SOME...e-Compass-15859