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PeterE makes a small Engineers Level

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PeterE:
Thank you very much VT!

BR

/Peter

Stilldrillin:
That looks, top quality, Peter!  :thumbup:

Well done, and shown......  :clap: :clap:

David D

Pete W.:
Hi there, Pete,

Maybe I missed it but what did you use to fix the vial in the brass tube?

(The traditional thing seems to be Plaster of Paris.) 

PeterE:
Thank you for kind comment David D!

Pete W, yes it is ordinary Plaster of Paris mixed using 2 parts plaster and 1 part water stir until even and gooey, and then fill the vial tube. When filled, press in/down the vial and set it so it is as close to level as possible and wait for the whole thing to harden.  Then clean up and by filing the distance pices finally set the level and there you are.

BR

/Peter

awemawson:
Peter,

Nice job  :thumbup: My machinists level is adjustable by fine limits. I find this useful when working on a surface that is not 'absolute' - just set the level to suite. Remember that re-setting to zero is very easy by just turning the level 180 degrees and setting for an equal reading.

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