Michael Moore
Titanium
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2004
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
I recently bought a used level (I presume it is the Model 199 as the base is completely flat, with no groove for round work as my .005"/foot Starrett has). The bottom of the level looks very nice (actually, the whole thing does, though the box isn't in very good shape) and I can't feel any burrs/bumps along the edges.
When turned end for end the level isn't repeating.
If the bubble is centered in one position, when turned the left end of the bubble is 3 marks to the inside of the right hand center mark. The divisions appear to be about .100" apart, so the bubble has moved approximately 11 divisions.
There's a large screw at one end of the main vial, which I presume is used to raise/lower that end of the vial to bring it into adjustment.
With that screw completely slacked off, I get the above results. But the bubble would indicate that I need to slack the screw off even more.
I can't find any documentation on how to adjust the level at the Starrett site or via Google. Do I need to put a couple thou thick piece of shim stock under the non-adustable end, or is there something else that I'm missing. I've not attempted to loosen all the tiny screws that hold the vial to the cast base.
Thanks,
Michael
When turned end for end the level isn't repeating.
If the bubble is centered in one position, when turned the left end of the bubble is 3 marks to the inside of the right hand center mark. The divisions appear to be about .100" apart, so the bubble has moved approximately 11 divisions.
There's a large screw at one end of the main vial, which I presume is used to raise/lower that end of the vial to bring it into adjustment.
With that screw completely slacked off, I get the above results. But the bubble would indicate that I need to slack the screw off even more.
I can't find any documentation on how to adjust the level at the Starrett site or via Google. Do I need to put a couple thou thick piece of shim stock under the non-adustable end, or is there something else that I'm missing. I've not attempted to loosen all the tiny screws that hold the vial to the cast base.
Thanks,
Michael