David White Transit

[SquirrelsTools]

I was having a discussion about antique and vintage brass a couple days ago and I forgot about this guy haha.

•Yes, it works.

•No, I don't know how to use it properly, working on organizing and a lot of other things. (Three deaths, a divorce, move, putting a kid in college, and a new relationship in 18 months is quite a bit so bear with me lol)

•It's complete as far as I can tell?

•I haven't really given it a significant amount of effort, but on first glance, didn't see another one with this style/color of case+the serial number (they all match)

•Didn't see one here so I thought you all might enjoy.

 

[LXCam]

That brings back some memories. My old man had one just like that he and occasionally me holding the stick and used for laying out pools.

 

[SquirrelsTools]

That's awesome! Any idea on the case coloration? I've been putting together a kit on it basically. I have a weird hangup on learning how to do things everyone relies on phones and computers for now. I try to learn a little bit of everything.

I'm admittedly awful at math but I'm going to sit down and work on surveyor's stuff soon.

 

[Provincial]

I have a Craftsman transit that was made for them by Leupold, the same people that make rifle scopes. It was made about 60 miles from my house! I use it now and then, and it is still accurate, with perfect optics.

 

[Steve from Socal]

That is NOT a transit, it is a Dumpy level.

 

[SquirrelsTools]

That is NOT a transit, it is a Dumpy level.

Apparently by definition, as it has vertical and horizontal axis adjustments, it is a transit. Thank you for a reason to learn that difference though.

I'm going to read more into whether that specific model was considered one for some reason, but from what I can see, it's a transit.

 

[Provincial]

Further reading on the subject:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_(optical_instrument)

I also have a Leupold Abney Level, which is a hand-held instrument that you can set the bubble for a specific vertical angle or grade. I use it to pioneer woodland roads at an even grade.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

There is a level with accessories in a fitted case like Squirrels Tools in a shop near here for $40. I thought about it but I'm trying hard not to get a third DW instrument which might constitute a collection. As is I have both a level and a transit by DW. I think that's enough. Ed.

 

[SquirrelsTools]

There is a level with accessories in a fitted case like Squirrels Tools in a shop near here for $40. I thought about it but I'm trying hard not to get a third DW instrument which might constitute a collection. As is I have both a level and a transit by DW. I think that's enough. Ed.

That black one is AWESOME!! Wow. Seriously.