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How can one use a Plumb Bob best?

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12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

To use a plumb bob to find the correct fixing point, the bob must be suspended from an area above the desired point. Once it has stopped swinging, one can mark their preferred point against the line. This will ensure a straight line.

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