I used a transit for years.
I switched to the laser because you don't have to be looking through the
glass while adjusting.
Line the laser up and you can turn the base adjusting nuts and watch the
results without having to walk back and take a look.
Simply a time saver for me.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zac Smith" <edge@clnk.com>
To: "FireBrick" <w9ol@billnjudy.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] plumbing a tower
> we use a transit that will go horizontal as well as vertical
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "FireBrick" <w9ol@billnjudy.com>
> To: "TowerTalk List" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 11:12 AM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] plumbing a tower
>
>
> > a plumb bob, using 'piano' wire will support a VERY substantial weight
and
> > hang fairly still. This is how we installed elevator rails.
> >
> > But:
> > The last few times I did towers, I went to my friendly RENT ALL shop and
> > rented a laser and tripod.
> >
> > These are like the ones you use to hang suspended ceilings with.
> > Very cheap to rent, can be used in any wind conditions.
> > They are self leveling so you put the laser spot on the base of a tower
> and
> > let it run up the tube.
> >
> > Only problem is if your tower is the type that has reduction sections.
> > But if you get the bottom sections straight/plumb.
> >
> > Also, your excavator may have one. Many excavators use similar units to
> > maintain depth control.
> >
> > And as a bonus, They are battery powered.
> >
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> > Don't hate yourself in the morning, sleep until noon.
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > W9OL, Bill H. in Chicagoland
> >
> >
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