KR> Laser level recommendation needed
Larry, << I would pick a "digital" level, accurate to within 1/10 of a degree over a laser level. >> I agree, but I still intend to get both, because I think the two alignment tools compliment each other. James
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
> > >Since the 77-153 CL2 - FatMax is not available anymore because Bosh bought >the CST/Berger company who made it, I narrowed in on the Bosch GLL 2-15 >cross-line laser. It is good for +/1/8" in 30 feet, probably +/1/16" in 15 >feet. It is expensive, but as good as we can expect for now. >James >___ If I were still building or started to build again, I would pick a "digital" level, accurate to within 1/10 of a degree over a laser level. The one I purchased many years ago is a 6" removable module in a 24" rail. That, a cheap water level, and a cheap bubble level will build a great flying KR. The digital module is great for checking control surface deflection. It's your money, you spin the wheel. This is one similar to the one I purchased a dozen or more years ago. Looks like the prices have doubled since than. Mine is called a "SmartLevel" and I'd recommend getting the case is available. http://www.appraiserslaser.com/smarttool-48inch-digital-level.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAsJanBRCgnpfa0orvyz4SJAAbxEq-7P9XJdR7dPWqwsWh3717WYTNqmiT9-wRKOmgrU_ZjRoCNl3w_wcB Larry Flesner
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
James Cook wrote: > On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser > levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines > during a wing alignment. You may be over-thinking this, if you're not building a "Super2". A water level is all you need for dihedral (http://www.n56ml.com/owings.html), and a plumbob and chalkline for aligning the tips to each other laterally. Later, you can use some of the water level tubing to make a manometer and test your airspeed indicator (http://www.n56ml.com/airspeed_calibration/). The sad thing is you can build the plane absolutely perfectly, and propwash will require you to add a trim tab to one aileron anyway. I fretted over mine and went to a lot of trouble to get the same kind of plane I'd have gotten without all that effort. But to answer your question, don't buy a level from Harbor Freight like the one shown at http://www.n56ml.com/kgear.html. After using that level to align both N56ML (which was perfect) and N891JF (which is on the squirrelly side), I recently used it at work to get some pictures hanging in a straight line on the wall... and noticed that the line curves! It's actually an arc that bends up about an inch at both ends off a 6' straight line! So there's no telling what the alignment really is on either plane. Bottom line is test whatever you buy against something "known straight" and at least give it a "reasonable test" before you use it. But for wing installation, it's hard to screw up with a water level and a plumbob... Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com http://www.n56ml.com
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
Did I miss something on the video or should I assume the washout has been included on the level line before the epoxy sets? Gary - Canada Hi all, On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines during a wing alignment.
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
Well I was mistaken. I also use one of these when needed. Those with a tape measure and your golden. Triplett 3600 Professional Digital Protractor Craig www.kr2seafury.com > On February 17, 2015 at 6:51 AM CraigW via KRnet > wrote: > > > I have been using this one and it seems to do everything I have needed. > > 77-153 CL2 - FatMax? Self-Leveling Cross Line Laser Level > > Craig > www.kr2seafury.com > > > > > > > > On February 16, 2015 at 11:54 PM James Cook via KRnet > list.krnet.org> > > wrote: > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser > > levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines during > > a wing alignment. Could someone enlighten me with specific brands and > > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
But I am using a 24" digital level. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4. Original message From: CraigW via KRnet Date:02/17/2015 6:51 AM (GMT-05:00) To: James Cook ,KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Laser level recommendation needed I have been using this one and it seems to do everything I have needed. 77-153 CL2 - FatMax? Self-Leveling Cross Line Laser Level Craig www.kr2seafury.com > On February 16, 2015 at 11:54 PM James Cook via KRnet list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > > Hi all, > > On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser > levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines during > a wing alignment. Could someone enlighten me with specific brands and > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
Wow, that's expensive. ?I'm just using a water level. ?A ?clear piece of ?vinyl hose.? Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4. Original message From: CraigW via KRnet Date:02/17/2015 6:51 AM (GMT-05:00) To: James Cook ,KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Laser level recommendation needed I have been using this one and it seems to do everything I have needed. 77-153 CL2 - FatMax? Self-Leveling Cross Line Laser Level Craig www.kr2seafury.com > On February 16, 2015 at 11:54 PM James Cook via KRnet list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > > Hi all, > > On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser > levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines during > a wing alignment. Could someone enlighten me with specific brands and > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
I personally would not use a laser level. I would use a water level. Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4. Original message From: James Cook via KRnet Date:02/16/2015 11:54 PM (GMT-05:00) To: KRnet Subject: KR> Laser level recommendation needed Hi all, On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines during a wing alignment. Could someone enlighten me with specific brands and models used or usable for these types of alignments? I see wide price differences between the various models, so I am trying not to buy "too little" or "too much" capabilities. What do you use or what would you recommend to use? Thanks, James ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
KR> Laser level recommendation needed
Hi all, On this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzF50wHhlnc two laser levelers are used to set up vertical and horizontal reference lines during a wing alignment. Could someone enlighten me with specific brands and models used or usable for these types of alignments? I see wide price differences between the various models, so I am trying not to buy "too little" or "too much" capabilities. What do you use or what would you recommend to use? Thanks, James
