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Re: a good compass........

From: Bunki Kramer (bkramer.us)
Date: Sun Feb 20 2000 - 09:52:34 PST

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    from: Bunki Kramer
    Los Cerros Middle School
    968 Blemer Road
    Danville, CA 94526
    bkramer.us
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    > It is a very good compass. It is called "Circle Master Compass".
    > In the 1999 Sax catalog on page 257, it is better than the other
    > of similar design on the same page. Cost for 36 or more is $2.08 each.
    > Warning, keep a close eye on them or the stylus side with the sharp
    > point will walk out of the room. It's a very tempting weapon. I should
    > know, I teach Middle School.> Woody in KC
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    Hummm. They've gone up in price, eh? Well, what doesn't. STILL worth it in
    my humble opinion. To solve the "walking stylus" problem, drill a big block
    of wood with 72 holes. These 36 compasses will fit into the holes. You only
    need to check quickly to see if anything's missing or a hole is vacant. I've
    never had a missing stylus in 8 years...knock on wood. I teach middle school
    too. BTW...I've GENERALLY not had any problems with mid. school kids goofing
    around with the sharp points. However, when I've taught "teachers" for PG
    courses, they're always stabbing themselves or sticking the points into
    their erasers. Go figure. Toodles....... 

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