My percision mechanic journeyman's piece, last update: 08.09.2019 - Helicopters, pocket watches, flight simulation, tools.

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My percision mechanic journeyman's piece, last update: 08.09.2019

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In 1985 I had my precision mechanic final exam. For the practical part, a journeyman's piece had to be custom-built. I could choose what I wanted to build and as I had an old compass at home, which I found on a flea market, the choice was made.
I re-engineered/recreated the compass. Drew the technical drawings, all with ink. Got the drawings approved with some exam relevant stipulated measurements and then manufactured the compass.
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August 2019, after some more experience with Autodesk Fusion 360 I constructed the compass in CAD.
A Brunton Pocket Transit is a precision compass made by Brunton. The instrument was patented in 1894 by a geologist named David W. Brunton.



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