Thanks, Dave. That's fantastic. I've been looking at laser levelling systems in the last few days, and I've been bracing myself to spend several $100's on something which I'd be only using intermittently, but still an absolutely necessary part of building projects. Even with expensive line lasers they are quite limited in that the laser lines can be v. difficult to see in outside bright daylight conditions (a common complaint). Plus, batteries wear out and lasers go out of alignment if dropped on a job sight. Your very intuitive system is the best water levelling setup I've seen, showing with the two yardsticks an ability to check measurements between two spots down to even 1/8th's of an inch. Fantastic! This at a fraction of the cost of lasers, lasting for years, and with nothing to break. If pyramids, colosseums, and aqueducts can be built with these there's no reason it won't work perfectly on a house or shop today!! Awesome!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Subscribed. This is the most clear, correct, and valuable video on this super important building topic I've found. Super helpful to me. A+++ and thank you!
Glad it helped! It took me a while to understand how a water level works. I decided to make this video in hopes that it might help others sort out some of the difficulties I had.
@@steven.h0629 Plain water will work. Adding a little soap just helps the water be less "sticky". You only want a little though. You don't want soap bubbles interfering with your readings.
First and foremost, Great video bro! I have question. In order to maximize the range of the yardsticks, do you fill the tube up with water to the center of both yardsticks with both ends on the same plane?
I like the fact your yardstick runs from top of stick to bottom starting at zero vs inverting the yardstick with zero at the bottom. Your method makes understanding the slope difference more intuitive, at least to me. Great video, thanks!
Why couldn't you just use "one" stick with a stationary bucket of water and just move around the area you're measuring and note the difference in measurements on the "one" yard stick to determine the different elevations at different points? Why would you need "two" sticks?
You could do this with a stationary point. It is difficult to take measurements when you are working alone. However, having two points greatly increases the ways in which you can use the tool.
@@juniperhighlands Not be argumentative or anything, but it just seems to me that you'd come up with the same results using only one stick and a stationary bucket of water.
@@kmacradio There are other applications for this tool that require both ends to be used. I encourage you to design one that suits your needs. I did not come up with this design and am only sharing something useful that was shared with me. I'm all about innovation and would love to see your alternative design.
Drive one of the poles into the ground then determine the "zero" on the 2nd pole and you can move it around without having to do multiple measurements.
Does not work. The volume of the tube changes all the time, if it is moved, stretched, curved tightly, curved less or more or looped. The level on the fixed point is not as fixed as you might think.
Chris , total rubbish. It does not matter what position the tube is in . the water will always find its own level. I have made and used water levels for 45 years and never had a problem. I have also had my buddies check my work with their fancy laser levels and EVERY time it was within the expected tolerances of 1/8 inch over 100 ft. This is more than accurate enough for house building.
@@chrislambe400 Me thinks your negative experience might be based on using too small ID tubing, which WILL take much longer to find it's level. Use a larger ID for faster leveling results. I have good luck with 3/8" tubing (9.5mm), and 1/2" (12.7mm) as seen in this video would be better still.
Thanks, Dave. That's fantastic. I've been looking at laser levelling systems in the last few days, and I've been bracing myself to spend several $100's on something which I'd be only using intermittently, but still an absolutely necessary part of building projects. Even with expensive line lasers they are quite limited in that the laser lines can be v. difficult to see in outside bright daylight conditions (a common complaint). Plus, batteries wear out and lasers go out of alignment if dropped on a job sight. Your very intuitive system is the best water levelling setup I've seen, showing with the two yardsticks an ability to check measurements between two spots down to even 1/8th's of an inch. Fantastic! This at a fraction of the cost of lasers, lasting for years, and with nothing to break. If pyramids, colosseums, and aqueducts can be built with these there's no reason it won't work perfectly on a house or shop today!! Awesome!! Thanks for sharing with us.
It's amazing how sometimes old technology can beat out new technology, for a fraction of the cost. I'm glad the video was useful.
Hey thanks so much this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm looking to level out my lawn and I will be making this exact system so thanks again.
Great your way of expressing is very nice thank for this valuable information
Subscribed. This is the most clear, correct, and valuable video on this super important building topic I've found. Super helpful to me. A+++ and thank you!
Thanks, I used this technique to measure the slope of my property, decades ago. I needed a refresher on the principal.
Glad it helped! It took me a while to understand how a water level works. I decided to make this video in hopes that it might help others sort out some of the difficulties I had.
In Scotland we fill the whole trench with rain water to get the level ! I guess water must be scarcer where you are?
Yes, water is a scarce resource here. That's a great way to do it though. I might try it out with my latest excavation project.
Yes, I believe they did that in ancient times when building.
Dave, you just saved me $400+. Will stick it in the ground with food coloring and a bit of soapy water. Appreciate the down to earth explanation.
I am glad this video helped you out and saved you some money.
@@juniperhighlands What's the 'soapy' water do to enhance this method, compared to plain water?
@@steven.h0629 Plain water will work. Adding a little soap just helps the water be less "sticky". You only want a little though. You don't want soap bubbles interfering with your readings.
First and foremost, Great video bro! I have question. In order to maximize the range of the yardsticks, do you fill the tube up with water to the center of both yardsticks with both ends on the same plane?
I guess i'm asking about a initial calibration when filling.
Thanks! Filling each side to the halfway mark would give you the largest potential difference between the points you are measuring.
Brilliant thank you, much appreciated.
That’s super cool, wasn’t what I was looking for but it was what I was looking for another Time LOL
Thanks man. You just saved me some $$
You can attach one stick to a hand tamper or even mark the hand tamper and use it as 'the stick'. It will stand up by itself.
That's a great idea. Thanks!
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Good video and to the point
I like the fact your yardstick runs from top of stick to bottom starting at zero vs inverting the yardstick with zero at the bottom. Your method makes understanding the slope difference more intuitive, at least to me. Great video, thanks!
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The question which I asked my self is where first do I touch the leveling tube to the rod?
The tube needs to lie flat against the post for the full length of the yard/meter stick. I attached mine right where the the measuring lines begin.
Why couldn't you just use "one" stick with a stationary bucket of water and just move around the area you're measuring and note the difference in measurements on the "one" yard stick to determine the different elevations at different points? Why would you need "two" sticks?
You could do this with a stationary point. It is difficult to take measurements when you are working alone. However, having two points greatly increases the ways in which you can use the tool.
@@juniperhighlands Not be argumentative or anything, but it just seems to me that you'd come up with the same results using only one stick and a stationary bucket of water.
@@kmacradio There are other applications for this tool that require both ends to be used. I encourage you to design one that suits your needs. I did not come up with this design and am only sharing something useful that was shared with me. I'm all about innovation and would love to see your alternative design.
That looks like Chino Valley, AZ !!
I'm a few hours east of Chino Valley, but you're guess is pretty close.
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Drive one of the poles into the ground then determine the "zero" on the 2nd pole and you can move it around without having to do multiple measurements.
Great idea! I love saving time by taking fewer measurements.
Does not work. The volume of the tube changes all the time, if it is moved, stretched, curved tightly, curved less or more or looped. The level on the fixed point is not as fixed as you might think.
Chris , total rubbish. It does not matter what position the tube is in . the water will always find its own level.
I have made and used water levels for 45 years and never had a problem. I have also had my buddies check my work with their fancy laser levels and EVERY time it was within the expected tolerances of 1/8 inch over 100 ft. This is more than accurate enough for house building.
@@chrislambe400 Me thinks your negative experience might be based on using too small ID tubing, which WILL take much longer to find it's level. Use a larger ID for faster leveling results. I have good luck with 3/8" tubing (9.5mm), and 1/2" (12.7mm) as seen in this video would be better still.
My top tip is to fill the tube from a bucket of soapy water. The water will flow faster and the pendulum effect is shortened
What's the advantage of using soap again? Are you saying soapy water has less friction inside the tube?
thnks for the vedio it is very simple to use and make it
Thanks, I'm glad it was useful.
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That looks like New Mexico skies.
Not New Mexico, but close enough.
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Looks like you're in New Mexico
Not quite, but close. I live about an hour from the border in northeastern Arizona.
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