A bandsaw was used to cut the circle, followed by a belt sander to ensure a smooth curve.
![compass table cut circle bandsaw](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-cut-circle-bandsaw.jpg)
The two halves were clamped together.
![compass table clamped 2 halves together](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-clamped-2-halves-together.jpg)
A router was used to make enough space for the face of the compass.
![compass table router face](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-router-face.jpg)
The bottom shelf and the plywood face had the same diameter.
![compass table plywood face](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-plywood-face.jpg)
Everything is coming along nicely!
![compass table fit snug](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-fit-snug.jpg)
An iron was used on the veneer around the edges which gave it a smooth finish.
![compass table iron smooth finish](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-iron-smooth-finish.jpg)
Some paper was stuck to the plywood face and drawing began!
![compass table paper drawing](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-paper-drawing.jpg)
It took quite a while to complete.
![compass table drawing](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-drawing.jpg)
Here it the compass needle being made.
![compass table making the needle](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-making-the-needle.jpg)
An old skateboard ball bearing was used. This allowed the compass needle to spin freely.
![compass table skateboard ball](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/compass-table-skateboard-ball.jpg)
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