Building & alignment Laser Level

[george kennie]

I'd love to see a comprehensive K-Factor article with pix on the setup!
G.

BUDDYonRC at aol.com wrote:

> Just thought I would share this.
> I am currently in the building mode and use a jig to set up an align
> my airplane projects, some of you may remember the jig from the
> K-Factor several years ago.
> While exploring methods to improve on the setup to make it fool proof
> and easier to set up I decided to install a laser system to enhance
> the digital level method that I have been using in order to give me a
> visual look that would allow me to see the total alignment picture
> with all points and adjustments being indicated at the same time. this
> will allow me to see the effects of a change in alignment  and the
> effect it has on other points of alignment and make corrections
> without the time consuming and difficult task of making hundred of
> repetitive measurements to assure everything is correct. In other
> words a visual real time picture of cause and effect.
> I did a lot of looking to try and find the lasers required for a
> reasonable price that had all the features that were needed.
> While in the tool department of my local Sears Roebuck store to pick
> up a few tools I was looking around and found a sign that had a sale
> on what they call Level Laser Trac $34.00
> Item #48247 after watching a how to video they were playing I decided
> it may work and that if it would that I would need two of them so for
> sixty-eight bucks what the heck.
> These units have built in level's a mounting system and a magnetic
> base complete with adjustment screws for leveling, they project a flat
> plane laser beam 180 degrees. which Is adjustable to any angle
> horizontal to vertical
> After making two mounting stands to attach them to my jig table I
> proceeded to check them out to compare accuracy with my digital level
> and found that they are infinitely accurate.
> Projection distance is over thirty feet and they also have a base that
> will mount on a standard camera tripod but the one I have is not
> stable enough to be useful so I made my stands out of a wooden block
> and 1/4-20 all thread which screws into the tripod mounting plate.
> The beauty of the flat plane beam is that it allows you to take
> measurements from any place on your building board surface and
> establish a level line or point anywhere on your model where you need
> it. They work great and you will be hard pressed to beat the price.
> No, I don't have stock in Sears Roebuck.
> I will follow up with pictures later for those who may have an
> interest.
> Buddy
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