First-time ponder / bogger. Help..

[GBBUDD]

Vertical level is called plumb

 

[Lisak1]

Sorry. It's the thing that hangs on a string with a tiny little bubble inside. What's that thing called?

 

[poconojoe]

Sorry. It's the thing that hangs on a string with a tiny little bubble inside. What's that thing called?

That's a line level.
A plumb bob is that heavy conical shaped thing hanging from a string. They are sometimes made of brass.

 

[GBBUDD]

A water level is infinitely more accurate then is a Line level. Line levels are a great tool but they are usually so cheaply made. Even if you find one that is quality made the placement of the level on the line and how tight you pull the string are critical to achieve accuracy.

 

[Lisak1]

LINE LEVEL. I'll remember that... for approximately 60 seconds. Hey, my pond LOOKS level, so I'll leave it with that!

 

[GBBUDD]

For something like a pond with 3 to 6 inches of side wall that holds the water in on average is more then enough to absorb a line level being off a 1/4' over 20' Not saying it will be but it could be

 

[Bluerooster]

ah, Lisa? How do you use a plumb bob to find level? I thought plumb bobs were for finding true vertical?

like this:

 

[GBBUDD]

like this: View attachment 136719

A water level is so much easier

 

[Bluerooster]

A water level is so much easier

just an answer to a question about plumb bob, and level.

 

[GBBUDD]

Understood