Re: [APML] Drift alignment - a common misunderstanding

[Joe Mize <jmize@globe-net.net>]

Oh!  I stand corrected.  You were talking about mechanical Leg Levelers?  My
misunderstanding, I thought I read someone talking about a bombsight bubble he
placed on his mount head to judge how level it was.  Ooops!...joe  :P

Gene Horr wrote:

> Joe Mize wrote:
>
> >      Cheaper?  You want cheaper?  Have I got a deal for you...
>
> Ah, I was referring to the devices that go under each leg for leveling <g>.
> Actually one could make something fairly cheaply with just two pieces of
> wood, a door hing, and a nut, bolt and washer.  But then you would have
> to worry about flexure, the hinge shifting slightly with time, etc.
>
> You could make a very good unit yourself for the cost of parts for around
> $100, less if you have a bandsaw that will cut 1/2" aluminum.  But if
> you are going to sell it by the time you add in labour, anodizing, profit,
> etc. you are looking at closer to $250 IMO.
>
> Gene Horr
> genehorr@texas.net
>
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