since the sides are tapered a regular carpenters level wont work without some other block or something behind it on the topside of the level. are there any easier and more accurate methods of accomplishing this task???
2007-04-16 08:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by thephoneguy1234 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Almost right Jellicoe. Use 2 spirit levels but diametrically opposite each other until the offset of the bubbles is the same, then move them round 90 degrees to get another reading.
2007-04-17 07:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I put mine up I was able to attach a plumb line near the top attached to the bracket that the flag pulley was attached to. The bracket extended farther than the poles taper.
When done I just pulled to release the plumb line at the bracket.
The hardest part of doing it this way is waiting for a time period when there is no wind to mess with the plumb line.
Using a level shimmed to compensate for the taper might be a better way.
2007-04-16 09:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a wedge to compensate for the taper. Then you can use a carpenter's level.
2007-04-16 08:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by John S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use two spirit levels more or less at right angles to each other and obtain the same amount of bubble displacment in each. The pole will then be plumb.
2007-04-16 09:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jellicoe 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Dig a straight hole and measure equally in from the sides.
2007-04-16 08:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋