A long/short plumb bob. (Simple Solutions).(alignment with support bracket)(Brief Article)

Plant Engineering, June, 2002

Problem: A piece of equipment must be aligned with a support bracket set 50-ft up on a balcony. Most string plumb bobs are not that long. How can I align the bracket accurately from that height?

Solution: Attach a key chain laser to 2-ft of string at the key ring. Tape the button down so the laser beam stays on. Hang the laser plumb bob and mark the spot on the floor below.

Contributor: Anthony Terry, Engineering, DHCompounding, Clinton, TN