How to String a Plumb Bob

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Tip 1 - Plumb Bob, How to Use a Plumb Bob - Bob Vila

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Da Free K | permalink

The plumb bob, which employs the law of gravity to establish what is "plumb", is useful in establishing vertical for a wall in construction or a doorjamb when hanging a door.

For further reading: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/495-the-plumb-bob/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to String a Plumb Bob | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Teresa Chew | permalink

A plumb bob is used to transfer points from below or above a pre-determined point so that they are in vertical alignment. A plumb bob consists of a weighted piece attached to a long string. To use a plumb bob, mark the spot above the area you are creating a vertical line to, wrap the plumb bob string around a nail or other object and lower the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5571900_string-plumb-bob.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - string line

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Shaun Moxham | permalink

tips on using a string line and a plumb bob

For further reading: http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/string-line.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Use a Plumb Line

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by patty Melton | permalink

Plumb lines, also called plumb bobs, are alternatives to levels when you want to find a straight vertical line. In simplest form, a plumb line consists of a piece of string with a weight at the ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-plumb-line-48561.html ^[4]