Q:Will this tool easily measure the degrees that something is leaning- such as a fence or a stone pillar? Need to measure for repair, items that are leaning 10 or more degrees- need a simple tool to use.
by|Jun 3, 2022
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A: I would say yes without seeing exactly your application is.
by|Jun 4, 2022
A: Yes, you can use this tool to determine if an upright object is leaning. The standard tolerance for this tool is +/- ½°. Each 90° quadrant is independent; two quadrants reading left to right and two quadrants reading right to left.
If you place the tool on the magnetic side on a level surface, it will read 0°; however, if you place the tool on the V-groove side on the same surface it will read 90° (plumb). Please see additional examples below.
If you place the tool on the magnetic side at a 10° angle & then flip it to the V-groove side on the same surface it will read 80°, which is a 10° angle from plumb (90°).
If you place the tool on the magnetic side at a 25° angle & then flip it to the V-groove side on the same surface it will read 65°, which is a 25° angle from plumb (90°).
If you place the tool on the magnetic side at a 40° angle & then flip it to the V-groove side on the same surface it will read 50°, which is a 40° angle from plumb (90°).
All numbers on the scale are indicating the degrees from level (0°). If you are using the tool on the V-groove side, you will need to subtract the number indicated from 90 to determine the degree of angle from plumb.
by|Jun 3, 2022
Q:If manufacturer does not include a statement of accuracy, I would be reluctant to buy it.
by|Nov 9, 2015
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A: I’ve used other such devices and they were hard to read. This one is very easy to read as the field is larger. Can’t really calibrate it but when compared to a known good device it matches very well.