
Inspect Drop Line and Plumb Bob for damage prior to use.Ĭustom weight Plumb Bobs up to 12lbs are available by special order. Remove point and store under cap when not in use. Each bob contains storage area for a spare. Wear appropriate protective gear when handling. This SECO 18 oz (510 g) plumb bob is precision-machined from solid brass.
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Free falling plumb bob can cause bodily injury and death. NOTE: Never deploy the Plumb Bob over the heads of others. Specifically designed for unique applications like elevator shafts. Roll it up neatly on one of our reels for easy dispensing next time. Our precision machined brass plumb bobs are made in the USA to our specifications. Wire is preferred over string for minimum stretch and maximum strength. Removable cap allows connection to your drop line and safely stores the point when not in use.ĭon’t forget the drop line! We offer high tensile strength steel wire and reels to deploy your plumb bob. By hanging vertically, plumb bobs use gravity to determine straightness. Adjustable point is double sided for maximum value and hardened for maximum service life. A plumb bob is a carpentry tool used to show if something is straight (or plumb). Made out of steel Stanley Metal Plumb Bob has a line length. Our unique adjustable point allows the user to set the desired distance between the point and surface without readjusting the drop line. Stanley Metal Plumb Bob with Line is the perfect tool for making boundaries and straight lines. Heavy weight plumb bob sways less than light weight plumb bobs over longer distances.Īll plumb bobs will start to sway after some time. Specifically designed for unique applications like elevator shafts, steel erection and tower leveling our heavy plumb bobs are “straight up” the best! How much does the plumb bob deviate from a radial line at 35.00 north latitude Assume the Earth is spherical.

A spirit level will also accomplish those tasks, but some jobs are much more easily. A plumb bob is a carpentry tool used to show if something is straight (or plumb).

Our precision machined large brass plumb bobs are made in the USA to our specifications. a line directed to the center of the Earth. The plumb bob is useful in establishing vertical for a wall in construction or a doorjamb when hanging a door.
