#15444 - 04/28/0308:29 PMRe: Will magnetized items hurt compasses?
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I would think that it could. If the screwdriver magnet is more powerful it could negatively affect the compass needle. Then again, the fact that the needle swings freely may prevent any problems as it could go with the magnetic "flow".
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