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Paperclips come in various sizes. The standard size is around 30mm, but they also come in larger sizes. For heavy-duty projects you will need larger clips. Most of these tips work better with larger paperclips. ^{thesource (378)}

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Hooks can be made using paperclips. The larger the paperclip the better. There are two types: the type that you can hang on a draw, or the type that you can fit onto a wall or board, through two small holes. ^{thesource (378)}

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Make a compass by breaking off a straight part of a paperclip. Magnetize the "needle" by "striking" (scraping) it along its length between 50-100 times, only in the one direction, going towards the "point" (i.e., one end), with a knife. You will know the needle is magnetized when the knife can pick it up. Float a leaf on some water, then place the needle on the leaf. It will find true north. ^{thesource (378)}

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Create a micro-screwdriver by flattening the end of a paperclip, then shaping it with a file. You can use this for such as tightening up the arm of your spectacles. ^{thesource (378)}

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Replace a zipper tab with a paperclip. ^{thesource (378)}

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Mark the end of a role of tape with a paperclip. ^{thesource (378)}

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Join two zippers with a paperclip, for extra security. ^{thesource (378)}

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Create an emergency button with a paperclip. ^{thesource (378)}

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Create a phone stand, using a large paperclip, so that you can watch videos on your phone. ^{thesource (378)}

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Make a needle with a paperclip by breaking off a straight piece of the paperclip and then sharpen one end. Flatten the other end and then finally punch a small hole in the flattened end. ^{thesource (378)}

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Bind papers together with a paperclip and a rubber band (see image). ^{thesource (378)}

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