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Martin King 2	30/05/2022 18:20:08
1129 forum posts 1 photos	Hi All, Bought this on Sunday at Cheddar Car Boot, comes in a nice leather case which I have re saddle stitched. Label n it said it was a "Roof Angle Measurer" Certainly some sort of inclinometer but not sure whether is is missing a handle or mount of some sort. There is is a half mirror inside that allows the spirit level bubble to be seen, almost like a sextant. Any thoughts please? Cheers, Martin
SillyOldDuffer	30/05/2022 18:24:49
10668 forum posts 2415 photos	It's an Abney Level. Used in surveying to measure slopes, which could be a roof.
JasonB	30/05/2022 18:26:00
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	Have a google for Abney Level
old mart	30/05/2022 21:17:19
4655 forum posts 304 photos	A bit posh for a roofer, I think.
not done it yet	31/05/2022 08:58:50
7517 forum posts 20 photos	Posted by old mart on 30/05/2022 21:17:19: A bit posh for a roofer, I think. Bricks up and bricks out, along with tangent tables, would be close enough for a roofer!
Peter Greene	31/05/2022 18:31:23
865 forum posts 12 photos	A bit posh for a roofer, I think. Bricks up and bricks out, along with tangent tables, would be close enough for a roofer! Or a phone.
Martin King 2	31/05/2022 20:39:19
1129 forum posts 1 photos	Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. Martin
SillyOldDuffer	31/05/2022 20:44:36
10668 forum posts 2415 photos	Posted by old mart on 30/05/2022 21:17:19: A bit posh for a roofer, I think. Dunno - they're not very expensive, £30 last time I saw one in a catalogue. Could have come from a roofing firm. Not men doing the work, but chaps who do the estimates might want one for speed and accuracy. Dave

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