leveling Bubble - where to get?

[DavidD]

You know the leveling bubble that goes with higher end tripods, the circular one - does anyone know a good source for those? I have seen them at home depot but the diameter is about 1.5 inches, a little to large. Anyone seen anything smaller?

 

[Chris Geukens]

I know exactly where to look. Go to http://www.mcmaster.com/ then to the online catalog page 2211. That should be exactly what you're looking for.

 

[lowercase]

most rv shops also stock them for a few bucks. the're used for the propane fridges which need to be level to operate.
thanks
keith

 

[Alex.Flory]

When you want to use a levelling bubble, you must make sure that the alignment of the system you are trying to setup is properly aligned levelling bubble. If the level is slightly slanted from the whole setup. What you think could be levelled may be false info as the bubble may be centered but your setup may be slightly tilted.

 

[Erik Olson]

They sell button-style ones at Home Depot in the power tool area where the levels are. I was surprised to find the same model that is on our jib.

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[DavidD]

I went and purchased that one, but it is alas, too big. I want to get one like this :

http://www.hankinslawrenceimages.com/newsletter/articles/level.htm
(bottom of page)

They must make small button-sized ones, it is just a matter of finding them. I was told to hit the "RV" shops because they have to level vehicles all the time. The ones I saw online are still too big though...