Vertical card compass on -6 slider

[walkman]

I have a slider with a whiskey compass mounted to a bracket welded to the forward canopy brace (sorry, no good picture at this time).

1) Is this a normal location or was the welded on bracket a custom thing?

2) If its a normal installation, is the a recommended vertical card compass to put there instead? Any issues with this placement?

thanks

 

[pierre smith]

Martin, the brace is stainless steel, so it doesn't interfere with the magnetic compass's accuracy.

If the welded-on bracket is not stainless, it may be a problem.

Best,

 

[walkman]

Martin, the brace is stainless steel, so it doesn't interfere with the magnetic compass's accuracy.

If the welded-on bracket is not stainless, it may be a problem.

Best,

I'll remove the old compass and check it with a magnet. I'll probably go ahead and de-gauss the whole thing anyway if I can find a growler.