Hello, I found this at the flea, but am unable to track down any info on it. The label reads ANGLEVEL Resom Industries Beaverton Oregon Pat Pend. There are 2 metal tabs under the top plate, which I am guessing are used to hook onto a board. It was interesting looking, so I brought it home. There is a company selling a modern tool under the same name, ANGLEVEL, but I could not link the two. Any info on this tool would be appreciated. Regards, Lou
How does it work?
Hello, Bill. I have no idea, just yet. There is what appears to vial at the top, the liquid may be missing. There is also a hold button built into the side, so I am not sure if this uses a mechanical reading.I guess that I will need to take the top plate off to figure something out. Regards, Lou
Then, of course, the question is whether you pronounce it "Angle-vel" or "Ang-level." These things matter - when you're asking your assistant to hand it to you from the toolbox, you gotta use the right term.
Hello, Bill. I do believe the name is a play on grammar, most people would pronounce it as 2 words, Angle Level. Thanks for your input, Lou
Reading the tag, it seems to mean it is a mechanical level and by pushing the button you set the memory. Also seen a Stanley with a similar button that turned on tiny bulbs behind the vials.
Hello, John. Looks like it is time to pull off the top plate & see what is going on!!!!! Thanks for your input, Lou
Hello, John. Good call, there is a graduated wheel under the top plate, still not sure how it functions. Seems to be spring loaded?? I also took off the bottom plate that I thought was wood, turns out it is hardboard (masonite). I think the screws that hold the sides are under the labels, so this is as far as I will go. Still looking for more info!!!! Regards, Lou
The degree wheel must be weighted? Displaying the degrees from 90? Cool find!
Al
Lou, can you turn thr wheel to about 45 degrees and lock it with the button ?
I was wondering if you could preset the degree and the in use the vial would tell you when you are at 45 degrees.
just an uneducated guess. Frank
So, it is an inclinometer/level?
Hello, Everyone. Thanks for all of your replies!!!! Sorry about the late response, but I had to go back to work today!!!! The wheel seems out of alignment, it will turn, but needs a little prompting. I am still waiting to hear from a local guy who seemed to know what I was proudly carrying around a 6:00 AM. Inclinometer Level??? Early Smart Level??? Great Conversation Piece??? All I have is the name ANGLEVEL, I am still looking for Patent Info. Thanks, Lou
Interesting link to more inclinometers.
http://www.antiqbuyer.com/all_archives/tools_archive/incli-levels.htm
Looks like it came out in about 1947, made by R-D Company out of Flint, MI. Here's an advertisement from 1951.