Stanley 'Bullseye' Plumb Bob Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Plumb Bobs
Manufacturer: Stanley
Tool Type: Plumb Bob
Model No: 47-173
The Stanley plumb bob 47-173 is a flat plumb bob in the shape of a target
sight.
The tool is covered in a red finish with a pivoting steel wire
hanging frame.
This plumb bob is very distinctive, breaking from the norm of being a
conical shape.
Due to the shape, this plumb bob is referred to as the Stanley 'Bullseye'
plumb bob or 'Target' plumb bob.
Material:
steel
Length:
76mm (3 inch)
Width:
51mm (2 inch)
Depth:
13mm (1/2 inch)
Finish:
red
Markings (front):
'Stanley', '47-173'
Markings (rear):
'US Patent', 'Made In England'
? - ? (1970's)
Stanley Flat Plumb Bob
Stanley Bullseye Plumb Bob
Stanley Target Plumb Bob
Stanley Red Plumb Bob 47-173
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