20 Questions

[Wile E Coyote]

does it measure angles? I feel like it measures angles.

It in itself does not measure an angle but assists in the measurement of angles.

[FredRydr]

A circumferentor

[Wile E Coyote]

A circumferentor

No, a circumferentor measures angles.

It is a tool used by a surveyor along with a theodolite/transit. Its use is also not limited to surveying. I believe its use dates to at least Egyptians.

[manoeuver]

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[manoeuver]

wait, is it a measuring tape?

[Wile E Coyote]

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Not a [redacted]

[Wile E Coyote]

wait, is it a measuring tape?

No, a surveyor uses it with the measuring tape though. But it is also used without the tape.

Think vertically with gravity.

[Chrissy]

Is it the brass hanging part on the end of a plumb line? We might call it a plumb bob

[Wile E Coyote]

Is it the brass hanging part on the end of a plumb line? We might call it a plumb bob

Yes! It is the brass hanging part on the end of a plumb line. I do call it a plumb bob.



You now have the honors Chrissy.

[manoeuver]

A Plumb Bob!
Reminds me of my Dad and his Dad. Delightful!

[Chrissy]

That is a spectacular plumb bob. Beautiful! I can see why you would want to set it on a desk.

Please give me a couple of hours to think of something.

[Wile E Coyote]

A Plumb Bob!
Reminds me of my Dad and his Dad. Delightful!

Surveyors?

[Wile E Coyote]

That is a spectacular plumb bob. Beautiful! I can see why you would want to set it on a desk.

Please give me a couple of hours to think of something.

That's a stock photo. I'm such a dork, I polished mine when I was in the back of the truck on the way to job sites. The crew chief at the time told me to stop, because it was too glaring in the scope.

[Chrissy]

OK I'm thinking of something.

[FredRydr]

Your keyboard

[Chrissy]

Your keyboard

No. It's mineral and smaller than a bread box.

[Wile E Coyote]

Is it a tool?

[Chrissy]

Is it a tool?

Yes

[manoeuver]

A Plumb Bob!
Reminds me of my Dad and his Dad. Delightful!

Surveyors?

no, just a couple handy mans.

[manoeuver]

OK I'm thinking of something.

do most folks have one in their home?