A.
V. Shorts Patented 1905 Wooden Level / Inclinometer
These unusual levels with 4 vials adjusted by
turning a worm gear are typically found as just the metal gizmo. They were sold to be inserted into a stock of the makers choosing or design.
This one is mounted on a 48" piece of cherry that has been refinished.
A bit glossy for my tastes. It could easily be toned down. They were also produced in the style stock shown below with the cutout scallops to either side of the unit. I have seen this same make up in different sizes. The unit is very nice with all four of the bubbles and the worm drive adjuster, while stiff, works well. Different & Nice!!
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TX-SHORT-LVL
Good +. . . . . $55.00
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Acme
Level Co. 28" Wooden Inclinometer - Plumb & Level The Acme Level Co. made wooden and sheet metal versions of this type /
style level w/ three adjustable vials. A nice example that will look great cleaned up and oiled. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
TX-LVL-ACME
Good . . . . . 15.00
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Davis & Cook 26"
Cherry Level
Based on Cooks Level Patent from 1886. This cherry level &
plumb is in
nice original condition. Looks great.
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TX-LVL-DC26
Good + . . . . . 25.00
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9" Mahogany Level w/ External Plumb
Vial & Sighting Feature This is unmarked as
to maker. Good vials, and minor finish losses. An interesting level with a
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TX-LVL-MSIGHT
Good + . . . . . 30.00
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Dreirer
Brothers Pitch Level / Inclinometer To
insure the
plumbers maxim, it runs down hill, is confirmed. These
inclinometer levels date from the 1960s or so. This plumbers inclinometer / level was patented on March 1, 1955 by Richard C. Dreier of Shawano, Wisconsin.
Instructions on top rail. Every tool collection, and plumber, needs one. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
TX-LVL-DREIRER
Fine . . . . . 15.00
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Helb Patent
American Combined Level & Grade Finder / Inclinometer
The Helb Patent Level / Inclinometer
is a classic piece of American ingenuity. This example is in very nice original
condition noting the owner initials in the side, and that the small compass
has lost the points or direction. Helb packed a lot of features into his unusual patented tool. It
has a sighting tube, compass, in addition to the standard level vials and
gravity inclinometer feature. Maker info and more on the brass
plate on top. Charts on the dial face. Nice!! TX-LVL-HELB
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Good + . . . . . 250.00
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Helb Patent
American Combined Level & Grade Finder / Inclinometer
This Helb Patent Inclinometer / Grade finder is in nice condition and
has a great patina. I believe it is Tiger Maple. The Helb Patent Level / Inclinometer
is a classic piece of American ingenuity. Helb packed a lot of features into his unusual patented tool. It
has a sighting tube, compass, in addition to the standard level vials and
gravity inclinometer feature. Maker info and more on the brass
plate on top. Charts on the dial face. Nice!! TX-LVL-HELB-2
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Good + . . . . . 250.00
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Iron
& Brass Bench Level
Here is an interesting machinist bench level. Probably shop made. Different & Nice!!Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
TX-LVL-SHOP
Fine . . . . . $60.00
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Douglas
"Five Feature" No. 518 Level There seem
to be plenty of these out there, but little info on what the five
features are. I did find a write-up giving the history of the
Charlotte NC. based company but little about the levels features. Every tool
and level collection needs one.
TX-LVL-5FEAT
Good + . . . . . 15.00
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The Beall Tool Co. Inclinometer
The Beall Tool Co. is still in business and now offers a digital version of this table saw set-up
inclinometer tool. To use, the bar is
magnetized and would be affixed to your saw blade. You would then
read the blade angle or tilt where the brass plumb bob like pendulum met
the gauge below. I could find no reference to this earlier version inclinometer they offered anywhere on the internet. Like
new in original box. Every level / inclinometer collection needs one! Or use it for the purpose it
was designed to do if you do not like digital and batteries in the shop.
TX-BEAL-INC
Fine . . . . . . . $20.00
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Buckeye
Plastic Co. Magno-Level / Inclinometer Very nice condition overall. An
interesting variation given it is a gravity inclinometer as opposed to a liquid based spirit level. To make it even more appealing it has
magnets built into the body to aid in the job when setting pipe, working in a metal building or the like. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
TX-LVL-MAGNO
Fine . . . . . $10.00
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Advertising
Levels in Pens & Pencils These
are being sold as a lot. Different!!
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TX-LVL-PENS
Good +. . . . . $40.00 / Lot
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Devil
Level Not sure how this is supposed
to work, as it does not seem to do much of value. Different!!click for Pic click for Pic click for Pic click for Pic click for Pic
TX-LVL-PENS
Good . . . . . $2.00
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2
Nickeled Pocket Levels
On top is an unusual 4" Jennings Pocket Level. Below is a Starrett
135 Pocket Level. Nice!!
TX-LVL-4JENN TX-LVL-135ST
Jennings - - - - - Good + . . . . . $40.00 SOLD!!
Starrett 135 - - - - - - - - Good + . . . . . $20.00
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Hall Level & Mfg. Works
Torpedo Level Cast Aluminum.
From a little known outfit from Austin Texas trying to find their way in the world.
Always on the level. Nice condition.
TX-LVL-HALL
Good + . . . . . $10.00
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Starrett
No. 135 Pocket Level Nice condition.
TX-LVL-S135
Good + . . . . . $15.00
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2 Starrett No. 135 Pocket Levels
Marked Differently. Nice condition.
TX-LVL-S135
Good + . . . . . $15.00 / Choice
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10"
Sheet Metal "Closed Case" Level
An odd design. No cracks, chips, breaks, or damage.
Some rust and paint loss.
TX-LVL-ODD
Good . . . . . $10.00
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Precision Pitch Grade Level Out of
Erie PA this has lots of instructions in the aluminum casting along its
length. An interesting and imprecise instrument. Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
TX-LVL-ERIE
Good . . . . . . $10.00
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