Metal walls throw off my compass. How do I measure

[Butterbent]

I live in a high rise with a lot of metal in the walls directly in the middle. I do not think I am getting an accurate compass reading to make a pie chart. Is there a way to measure along the walls to find out where each direction begins?

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Butter,
1. There are two alternatives:
1.1 This may not be practical but it is always good to use a good compass with relatively good mass.
But if you cannot obtain one or find it not worth the while than follow para 1.2 (see below)
1.2 Method 1, go to an empty plot of land nearby or a grass field (becareful not to wear any jewellery or take a few readings from the grass field incase it does also have metallic objects on the ground.
After which, get a layout plan and try to `superimpose' the north-south direction on the layout plan.
1.3 The next alternative is to follow the surveyor's method under this picture:-
http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm
Do not take the compass reading from the centrepoint but use the `surveyor's method as shown' i.e. align the compass needle by `aiming' the sight to a wall of the home. Do the same for the other side of the wall.
For more info, please review the animated gif carefully.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 7/23/00 9:21:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I live in a high rise with a
lot of metal in the walls
directly in the middle. I do
not think I am getting an
accurate compass reading to
make a pie chart. Is there a
way to measure along the walls
to find out where each
direction begins?