Mis-described item?

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Hi All,

Bought this on Sunday at Cheddar Car Boot, comes in a nice leather case which I have re saddle stitched.

Label n it said it was a "Roof Angle Measurer"

Certainly some sort of inclinometer but not sure whether is is missing a handle or mount of some sort.

There is is a half mirror inside that allows the spirit level bubble to be seen, almost like a sextant.

Any thoughts please?

Cheers, Martin

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

It's an Abney Level. Used in surveying to measure slopes, which could be a roof.

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Have a google for Abney Level

[old martParticipant @oldmart]

A bit posh for a roofer, I think.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Posted by old mart on 30/05/2022 21:17:19:

A bit posh for a roofer, I think.

Bricks up and bricks out, along with tangent tables, would be close enough for a roofer!

[Anonymous]

A bit posh for a roofer, I think.

Bricks up and bricks out, along with tangent tables, would be close enough for a roofer!

Or a phone.

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated.

Martin

[SillyOldDufferModerator @sillyoldduffer]

Posted by old mart on 30/05/2022 21:17:19:

A bit posh for a roofer, I think.

Dunno – they're not very expensive, £30 last time I saw one in a catalogue. Could have come from a roofing firm. Not men doing the work, but chaps who do the estimates might want one for speed and accuracy.

Dave

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