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How Do You Make A Plumb Bob?

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How Do You Make A Plumb Bob?

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Sometimes you just have to get things straight. From ancient times, carpenters and other craftsmen have solved the problem of making things vertically straight with a simple weighted string called a plumb bob. The word plumb, meaning absolutely, comes from this reliable measure. Make a plumb bob from commercial or household materials to get things plumb straight at your house. Buy a commercial plumb bob weight or create your own. Traditionally, a bob weight has a point at the bottom, which is very useful if you are spacing nails or brackets both above and below to set a beam or stringer. One carpenter suggests that a child’s wooden spinning top has the needed point. Oval fishing weights do as well. Locksmiths often gives away key blanks that have been struck incorrectly; ask for a handful and include one large key to serve as the point on your weight. Choose cord for durability and visibility. Thin nylon cord or heavy fishing line is usually weight-rated; look for cord or line that can

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