Starrett Machinist Level 98-6 - 6 Inch Precision Leveling Tool with C

Starrett Machinist Level 98-6 - 6 Inch Precision Leveling Tool with C Description

Product DescriptionThe Starrett 98-6 precision machinists level is 6 inches long and has a graduation (also called sensitivity) of 042 mmm or 80-90 seconds The level has two vials to provide accurate results The main vial is ground and graduated with five lines and adjustable to a positive setting A second cross-test vial allows measurements from two directions at once An involute groove runs the entire length of the level base and provides a reliable seat for round work such as leveling pipes or shafting The base is made of machined cast iron for increased durability and the glass vial is housed in a brass tube with a friction-fit closing to prevent breakage H is height the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point W is width the horizontal distance from left to right D is depth the horizontal distance from front to back Levels are instruments that are used to determine the true horizontal or vertical plane of a surface The most common type of level is the spirit level or bubble level Spirit levels have a liquid-filled bowed tube (also called a vial) with a bubble that moves when slight adjustments are made to the level When the bubble settles between marked points on the vial it indicates that a surface is horizontally or vertically straight Levels can have one or more vials to determine the horizontal plane the vertical plane or various points between such as a 45-degree angle simultaneously Some levels include a laser line indicator that projects a horizontal or vertical beam on a surface Bullseye levels or surface levels are circular flat-bottomed spirit levels that determine whether a surface plane is level Machinists levels are made of metal and have surfaces designed specifically for rugged use in a machine shop or tool room Levels can range from highly-complex and accurate machines such as those used in the surveying and construction industry to precision instruments used in carpentry and other building trades to simple pocket-sized devices for do-it-yourself projects The LS Starrett company manufactures precision measuring tools metrology and testing equipment and saw blade products The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Athol MAAmazoncomThe Starrett 6-Inch Precision Machinists Level has ground and graduated main vials and includes a cross test vial The base of the level features an involute groove running the length of the base that provides a reliable seat for round work The 6-inch main level vials have gradations that are approximately 80-90 seconds or 005 inches per foot The level comes backed with a 1-year manufacturers warrantyFrom the ManufacturerStarrett Machinists Levels have ground and graduated main vials and include a cross test vial The base of the levels feature an involute groove running the length of the base providing a reliable seat for round work The 6 main level vials have graduations that are approximately 80 - 90 seconds or 005 per foot To guarantee extreme accuracy the length of your level should not be longer that the work you are leveling