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Re: Compass tilt. Was: Historical Magnetic Variation/Declination
From: Jared Sherman
Date: 2004 Jun 20, 18:03 -0400
From: Jared Sherman
Date: 2004 Jun 20, 18:03 -0400
Johnson's confirm this to be simple mineral oil, with fragrence added. Generic mineral oil from the pharmacy is sold unscented, typically at less than half the cost. Of course, then the compass might not smell as sweet.