Good to hear! Bottom line is you appear to have solved the riddle and your level is now reading properly. That's quite a challenge when adjusting a level that resolves such little error.
It's almost maddening when leveling a machine tool with such a level. A nudge of a bolt can spell over-correction. One needs a light touch and patience to allow the bubble to seek proper level.
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Precision Level Problems
Re: Precision Level Problems
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Re: Precision Level Problems
Firelance and All--
Firelance, I have one of those levels. I tried for months to get it calibrated. First, I let it sit for hours after flipping. Eventually, I went to days, always returning to the same place and orientation. I did get it somewhat better, but not good enough to use, in my opinion.
After reading your experiences, I may return to the task, but probably not as it makes a great paperweight.
I finally turned a lathe alignment bar and satisfied myself that the lathe was ok.
--Bill
Firelance, I have one of those levels. I tried for months to get it calibrated. First, I let it sit for hours after flipping. Eventually, I went to days, always returning to the same place and orientation. I did get it somewhat better, but not good enough to use, in my opinion.
After reading your experiences, I may return to the task, but probably not as it makes a great paperweight.
I finally turned a lathe alignment bar and satisfied myself that the lathe was ok.
--Bill
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