Awesome new toy

[kpinnc 12,807]

I never knew I needed one of these until I got it. About $25 online.

 

If you build most anything, especially out of metal, this thing is awesome. The base is magnetic as well. 

 

You can "zero" on a given angle, and check multiple parts for misalignment. Otherwise perfectly level is 0.0. 

 

Probably not machine shop precise, but far better than my out of calibration eyeballs.

 

 

Edited May 2, 2024 by kpinnc

[squonk 41,649]

I've had a Horror Fright model for years. I got it out the other day to make sure the battery was still good! 

[JoeM 7,874]

I use my I-phone on level setting. but that is a nice tool to have. 

Edited May 2, 2024 by JoeM

[ebinmaine 68,887]

Neat...

[wallfish 17,114]

6 minutes ago, JoeM said:

I use my I-phone on level setting. but that is a nice tool to have. 

Yup, the measure app has a digital level and it works very well. You could also measure things like from the street to your house ( from inside the window), height of your roof to the ground, Floor size, How tall is that tree?  Is that piece of pipe over there 3.5 ft or 4ft? etc etc. I don't use it a lot but it definitely comes in handy and always with me when needed. Great for quick estimating stuff

[WHX?? 49,488]

I have one you can use stand alone or it clamps on a 4 ft level. 

I seldom use it because I forget I have it! 

Edited May 3, 2024 by WHX??

[oliver2-44 9,929]

6 hours ago, JoeM said:

I use my I-phone on level setting. but that is a nice tool to have. 

[kpinnc 12,807]

8 hours ago, JoeM said:

use my I-phone on level setting. but that is a nice tool to have. 

 

I think I'd be nervous welding next to my phone. If I mess this thing up, I'm out $25. 

 

But otherwise the phone app would be nice to use.

[OoPEZoO 526]

6 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

I think I'd be nervous welding next to my phone. If I mess this thing up, I'm out $25. 

 

But otherwise the phone app would be nice to use.

 I have the exact same one and use the crap out of it….welding, woodworking, mower deck leveling, all sorts of stuff.  I try to keep my phone in my pocket as much as possible when working in the shop.  

[squonk 41,649]

One of the guys at work had to hang a sign at one of the entrances. Used the "level " app on his phone. It was as crooked as a 3 dollar bill!  

Edited May 3, 2024 by squonk

[JoeM 7,874]

9 minutes ago, squonk said:

It was as crooked as a 3 dollar bill

operator error?

 

I do know the cases with protrusions can cause it to be off. Have to be aware of that issue. 

Mine is dead nuts. Matter of fact the last two were right on. 

 

I don't weld near the phone just use fixtures and clamps to hold the metal holster the phone then weld. 

 

@wallfish  mentioned measuring things. My son was buying me a new ball hat as a gift and use it to measure my head. So if someone is pointing one of these at you they just might be sizing you up.

Edited May 3, 2024 by JoeM

[c-series don 9,062]

That sure beats using my eyecrometer 👁️😂

[kpinnc 12,807]

7 hours ago, c-series don said:

That sure beats using my eyecrometer 👁️😂

 

You and me both!