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Bubble levels for models
Wolf-Leader
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 03:24 AM UTC
If any of you know anything about woodworking then you will know what a bubble level is. My question to you is this, Does anybody make a bubble level small enough for model makers?
slodder
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 03:31 AM UTC
I haven't seen one specifically for modelling yet. I have seen a 'line' level at the local DIY place. It's about 2.5 to 3 inches long. It's for deck builders, you run a string line from post to post and hang this little bubble level on it in order to get parallel deck rails. It might do the trick for you - not sure if its going to be to big.

here is one link I found
http://170.224.4.200/lkn?action=productList&catalogId=B101525
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 03:58 AM UTC
I have also seen a small level at the local home improvement centers. It is called a bullet level and is about 2 inches long. I don't think you will find anything smaller than that. You could look in a Micro Mark catalog. They may have something smaller since they deal in mini tools for the hobbyist.
matt
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 05:20 AM UTC
Wolf,

What exacty are you trying to do? Starrett Makes a 4" Machinists level But it's expensive.
There may be a better way depending on what your trying to do.

Matt
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 05:26 AM UTC
I've seen bubble levels that attach to your keychain at the DIY stores.
matt
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 - 05:32 AM UTC
I forgot about those... They're only about an inch or so long & visible from 4 sides.

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