measuring flap angles for rigging

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What tool or methods do you use to measure flap angles to a datum?

[Stealth Pilot]

On 23 Apr 2006 22:07:40 -0700, wrote:

>What tool or methods do you use to measure flap angles to a datum?

go down to the best hardware store you can find and locate a
carpenter's compound square set. it is the one with the square, the
ruler and the angle doohicky all in one.(two bits that slide along the
ruler) the angle thing has a bubble in it for reference to horizontal.
you discard all the bits except for that bubble angle measurer. it is
more than sufficiently accurate for doing control surfaces.

Stealth Pilot

[Jean-Paul Roy]

A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
accurate to 1/10th of a degree.

J.P.
"Stealth Pilot" > wrote in message
...
> On 23 Apr 2006 22:07:40 -0700, wrote:
>
> >What tool or methods do you use to measure flap angles to a datum?
>
> go down to the best hardware store you can find and locate a
> carpenter's compound square set. it is the one with the square, the
> ruler and the angle doohicky all in one.(two bits that slide along the
> ruler) the angle thing has a bubble in it for reference to horizontal.
> you discard all the bits except for that bubble angle measurer. it is
> more than sufficiently accurate for doing control surfaces.
>
> Stealth Pilot

[ChuckSlusrczyk]

In article >, Jean-Paul Roy says...
>
>A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
>accurate to 1/10th of a degree.

I keep hearing about a "smart level" where does one purchase it?

Thanks

Chuck S


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[Morgans]

"ChuckSlusrczyk" > wrote in message
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> In article >, Jean-Paul Roy
> says...
>>
>>A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
>>accurate to 1/10th of a degree.
>
> I keep hearing about a "smart level" where does one purchase it?
************************************************** ***
I have one, and it is invaluable.

Building supply stores, magazines or internet outlets.
http://md-smart-tool.com/
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Jim in NC

[ChuckSlusarczyk]

In article >, Morgans says...
>
>
>"ChuckSlusrczyk" > wrote in message
...
>> In article >, Jean-Paul Roy
>> says...
>>>
>>>A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
>>>accurate to 1/10th of a degree.
>>
>> I keep hearing about a "smart level" where does one purchase it?
>************************************************** ***
>I have one, and it is invaluable.
>
>Building supply stores, magazines or internet outlets.
>http://md-smart-tool.com/

Thanks Jim I ordered it this AM.

See ya

Chuck S


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[BobR]

Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.

[BobR]

Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.

[BobR]

Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.

[Morgans]

"BobR" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
> it. They are great when properly calibrated.

I see that you like to do things with triple redundancy, like these three
posts! <g>

Seriously, I have not found the need to calibrate mine, other than at
battery change, or a hard fall. Accuracy is still excellent.

I was worried about the accuracy, if it was not calibrated each time, so I
did some testing. I shimmed a piece of square tube so it was perfect, and
verified it by reversing ends of the level. I then calibrated it, and
checked it again.

I could see *no* difference in the readings.

If the 2 foot level is being used on a long structure that may be slightly
"non-straight" then it would be a good idea to get a long piece of aluminum
angle, or rectangular tube, and fasten the 2 foot level to that, then use it
on your long structure.
--
Jim in NC

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BobR wrote:
> Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
> it. They are great when properly calibrated.

I gather that you reccomend it be performed three times...

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FF

[BobR]

The triple redundancy of posting was a computer glitch and the stupid
thing didn't indicate that it ever posted.

As for recalibration, I found that it wasn't always necessary but on a
couple of occasions, it was giving me readings that my eyes didn't
accept and it proved to need recalibration. Since I wasn't using it on
a frequent basis, I found it easier to simply recalibrate before use.
Doesn't take but a few seconds to make sure.

[Gig 601XL Builder]

"BobR" > wrote in message
ps.com...
> The triple redundancy of posting was a computer glitch and the stupid
> thing didn't indicate that it ever posted.
>
> As for recalibration, I found that it wasn't always necessary but on a
> couple of occasions, it was giving me readings that my eyes didn't
> accept and it proved to need recalibration. Since I wasn't using it on
> a frequent basis, I found it easier to simply recalibrate before use.
> Doesn't take but a few seconds to make sure.
>

Something might be wrong with yours. I have had mine since 2002 and have
needed to calibrate it exactly twice. I do check it from time to time on a
know level and a known 45 deg. angle.