Silva Compass Bubble & Bevel Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 2 апр 2019
- The continuation of gear should be a high priority to extend functionality. Here I demonstrate how I cannibalised an old compass in order to restore a disfunctional, damaged Silva compass.
Many compasses develop bubbles! Bubbles affect the accuracy and functionality of the instrument. Regular checks are therefore important!
This is an intricate task.
#CheckYourPreps 
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Thanks for the video, mine wouldn't rotate due to some sticky substance. Managed to take it apart, clean and reassemble thanks to your video. Yes, the wire was tricky, but I laid the compass face down on a table and pushed on the wire with a small screwdriver one section at a time, twisting it with my fingers as needed to angle it in.
Very fiddly task and not easy, but it's a good little fix. Thanks for the input.
I've never seen anyone do this before. Had no idea how it was put together. Now I know. Thanks!!!! Unique content online as well.
VERY delicate and FRUSTRATING task. But, a good fix and fusion of old and new... I extended the life of my compasses for another few years...
Thanks SB.
Into my useful ideas playlist because this is really useful. Thanks!
Spent about an hour trying to do this, then found your video - huge thank you - and tried Rhizome Clinic's tip to use iphone pin thing - got the wire in on the first try. Fab. Thank you.
They're super fiddly. It's not an easy thing to do. Glad to help.
Thank you for this video -- I was trying to figure out how to put the wire back in, and it was good to see that it could be done.
Looking at your video, I thought what you needed was another pair of hands. I had my son put his fingers on certain places as I pushed the wire in with a screwdriver working from one end of the wire to the other until it was mostly set in. Then I went back and pushed the wire all the way in with a small screwdriver.
Glad it helped
Good and helpful video. But the removal of a bubble by heating may not be complete BS..... my Silva 4/54 developed a small bubble after a flight, and on advice from an old friend, I hung it in the greenhouse for a day, and the bubble disappeared - "boiled out" basically. But I think using that method to remove a bubble the size of the one shown here might be a bit ambitious! Still, anything is worth trying rather than throwing the compass away. Thanks again for a good video.
Absolutely right - Although they're relatively cheap, precision and longevity are helpful.
Brilliant video. I just did mine. My tip is to use the small pin that you get with an apple iphone for removing the sim card, worked like a dream!
That's a great tip and good use of alternative materials. Nice! I'll consider that if I have to do this again.
Many thanks.
I took this one step further. I had a large bubble so I took a number drill and drilled where they sealed the compass. I filled the oil chamber with a syringe and some mineral oil. Once I had all the air removed, I heated up a metal awl and sealed the hole. I was left with just a tiny air bubble 2mm. It took me less than 10 minutes.
Great job. It's always good o fix n mend things to extend their use. Wonder how your mineral oil holds up in hot and cold environments?
Nice job brother! Think I commented on this video last time my mate, but just wanted to show you support again 👍🏽👍🏽 Best wishes mukka 😎
Yeah, thanks man....... the last of the repetitions.... Only all new stuff from now on.
Nowt wrong with watching your videos again mate you always put great content out! Keep them coming brother! Best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎
Another way is to drain all the fluid out and just be patient that it takes much longer for the needle to settle
Circlip pliers 🤙
Most definitely an essential tool for this.
Many thanks.
@@PreparednessVeteran No thank you my man it’s a great channel with some great information, you haven’t got the credit you deserve
I have noticed you haven’t touched on a nuclear event in your vids or have I missed it?
@@popcornlover948 I covered this in a blog post around 4 years ago, amongst other interesting articles that I may, in the future convert to YT.
steemit.com/nuclear/@preppervetuk/nuke-immediate-action-drills
I don not fear monger or sell anything.
Stay safe, keep training and attaining knowledge.
Best of luck.
@@PreparednessVeteran thanks, you should convert it it’ll help the channel grow especially atm but I’ll take a look thank you, I look forward to seeing more :))
Do suunto compasses have the same system with wire?
Good question. I've never used a Suunto version, although I should imagine the would work off the same principle.
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Thanks
Hi, is the south needle is always a little bit lower than the north?
Always.
@@PreparednessVeteran Haha, thank you, Thought it was broken
Huples sent me
Have you considered a liquid less map compass such as this one? They use a copper ring in the bezel to dampen the movement of the compass needle and as a result will never suffer the fate of a bubble. cammenga.com/product/compasses/destinate-tritium-protractor-compass-d3-t/
I always carry two compasses, one as backup. The Silva range are my go-to selection, used them for years.
Unfortunately, that compass bubble was a crush damage.