There are laser levels and laser levels - the best are the most expensive
and should be calibrated before using on exacting requirements. I've seen two
laser levels side by side with a wide variation. Not Good!
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Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:31
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: OT: Gardenhose
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Good to know guy's. The main reason I asked was my father and I used a
laser level [ his new gaget of the week at the time] to check the level of the
wings on our plane. We got it all set up and then just for a double check used
a water level. The water level showed a 3/8" 'out of level' or 3/16" from tip
to tip. Needless to say.. I wasn't impressed. I think in the future I'm
just going to borrow the Transit from work.
Jarrett
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Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 10:22
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: OT: Gardenhose
as level
Bob,
I've always wondered how a laser level could be more accurate than
a
water level. I'm not disputing the claim but I've never understood
how its
possible. I'll explain my quandry.. a laser level is only
as level as the
little bubble will make it. I've found some that aren't
even close to level
when they 'say' they are. A water level [ all
things concidered like
bubbles and wind] will sit perfectly level
once properly set up, we know
that water will seek its own level. I'm
not convinced that a laser level is
better. Am I missing
something??
Curious is all
:)
Jarrett
Jarrett, Some of the Laser companies have rotating levels that self
level using a spherical track and rotating. I have one and can attest that
the thing does a great job. Did my barn foundation with it. My friend is a
surveyor and shot the foundation for practice and said it was within 1/8"!
(24' x 36') He was supprised. The water level will work of course with
patience.
Bill Jepson
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