Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #33432
From: Finn Lassen <finn.lassen@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: OT: Gardenhose as level
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:25:02 -0400
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Hi Bill,

I take it that it's not a $40 item from Lowes, but rather a $500 or more self-levelling precision rotating laser level?

Finn

WRJJRS@aol.com wrote:
The fact is most things are only as accurate as the care taken in setup. Some of the laser setups are better than others. I had a tripod and a 75' long shop to setup and test the laser level. I moved the setup and the system I have repeated within 1/32" at about 70' using a plumb bob to a spot on the floor for height, but tilting the laser base visibly in two directions. Pretty good repeatability. (hell I was probably the cause of any measurable difference)! The seller claims 1/8" or better at 100' and it seems an honest claim. As with any tool, operator error can skew accuracy. And all of the normal disclaimers, YMMV etc...
Bill Jepson

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