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∙ 14y agoA plumb bob is a weight on the end of a string. It usually has a pointed lower end.
It is hung adjacent to or in line with building elements to check whether they are "plumb" or "true to the vertical".
A weight on a string holds the string under tension in a straight line down to the ground because of gravity. A person can move so they can see whether the straight line of the string lines up against the built element, to tell whether it is vertical.
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∙ 14y agodid you find the answer
YES. Level is interpruted to be horizontal and plumb vertical. Now, most levels have a plumb level and can be used in the vertical position. this is stil however checking for plumb and not level. Hope this helps Terry
Yes it does! :)
The plumb line is a vertical straight line.
You can use plumb lines to find its center of gravity. Hold it from one point and draw vertical line in direction of gravity (plumb line). Hold it from another point and do the same, and a third point if necessary; where the lines cross is center of gravity
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The plumb bob is useful in establishing vertical for a wall in construction or a doorjamb when hanging a door. It can indicate whether a flue is running true vertical or veering off plumb. A plumb-bob or a plummet is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, that is suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. It is essentially the vertical equivalent of a water level.
A plumb bob is a weighted instrument used in construction and carpentry to create a vertical reference line. It helps ensure that structures are built accurately and in alignment with a true vertical.
The homonym of "plum" is "plumb," which refers to a weight on the end of a line to measure water depth or a tool used for finding the vertical in construction.
Use of a plumb bob a level used on plumb rather then horizontal
YES. Level is interpruted to be horizontal and plumb vertical. Now, most levels have a plumb level and can be used in the vertical position. this is stil however checking for plumb and not level. Hope this helps Terry
For measuring 'plumb' in conjunction with a spirit level.
The easiest way to check walls for plumb is to put a spirit level on the wall. If the bubble is not in the center of the vial, you'll need to find out how far out of plumb the wall is by moving either the top or bottom of the level away from the wall until the bubble finds the center.
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The plumb bob is believed to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians around 2000 BC. It was used for creating vertical reference lines in construction and surveying.
When an object is plumb, it means that it is perfectly vertical and aligned with the force of gravity. This is typically determined using a plumb bob or a level to ensure that the object is straight up and down.
Use a plumb line.