Plumb Bob

[Old-Biker-UK]

With a stonework wall to build I decided I could do better than a bit of baler twine & a 6" nail.


Steel, brass & ivory bob with an evergreen oak & rosewood reel.

Mark

[IanW]

Won't work any better than the twine & nail, but sure is a lot nicer to look at! I guess you do spend quite a bit of time looking at a plumb bob, so worth the effort, I reckon. Well done!

Cheers,

[issatree]

Hi Mark,
Having used the Plumb Bob for many years, for standing Electricity Poles, I feel yours, though very nicely made, wood be far to light IMHO, as even a good breeze will blow it all over the place.
The Heavier the better.
Well thatsmy2senseworth.

[Old-Biker-UK]

snip... The Heavier the better..

Right you are - it does wobble about a bit, probably wrong weight to length ratio. Plan to bore out the steel & brass parts & fill with mercury. That should slow it down a bit.

Mark

[cava]

Right you are - it does wobble about a bit, probably wrong weight to length ratio. Plan to bore out the steel & brass parts & fill with mercury. That should slow it down a bit.

Mark

As someone who has had mercury poisoning, if I can offer some advice - stay away from it!

In my case it paralysed me similar to having had a stroke, and lasts for many years.

PS It looks good.

[pmcgee]

Stick with depleted uranium. Plenty of it about ... somewhere ...
Paul

[Old-Biker-UK]

Stick with depleted uranium. .....

Wouldn't I need to do a Risk Assessment for that?

[rustynail]

Hang it in water.