Thrift Store Compass Projector

I just found the most fascinating thing in a thrift store: a pocket sized hand cranked compass that doubles as a projector. Its bronze housing is carved with tiny river curves, and when you crank the lever it spins and projects a 3‑dimensional map onto the ground, showing every ridge, ditch, and the third‑best rock formation in the valley. I love it because it’s entirely analog – no GPS, no battery, just a little solar cell and a magnet that feels like a relic. I’ve already plotted a route that goes left‑turn only around the lake, and I can explain every step to anyone who will listen. #AnalogAdventures 🌲