🔩 Stanley 47-973: A Reliable 8-Ounce Brass Plumb Bob for Accurate Vertical Alignments Review

The product I received does not look like the lot shown in the ad. I was hoping it would be a lot thicker. I'm a jewelry designer and I wanted to use it to create tapered metal jewelry. I have attached photos of what I actually received. Really disappointed. I don't know about the tool as it's meant to be used, I just needed it to shape the tin.

The picture in this listing is not what you will receive. Google "Stanley 47-973" this is the actual product you will receive. It's longer, about 1 inch in diameter, while this picture shows a short, thick plumb bob. A plumb is a plumb but the picture is wrong. Also, the weight of the item is listed as "1 lb" in this listing, but the title says 8 ounces. Finally, if you wish to use a ball chain to hang this plumb bob, you will need a 2.4mm (#3) ball chain. . Nothing more.

Generally a nice and decent plumb. The description must clearly state that the line is not included. Small but important as I had to run to the store to buy a short spool to use (ruining the whole two day shipping concept). I'm framing my basement and the concrete block walls aren't very straight. The transmission of lines from the ceiling to the floor works well. Stabilization is required when hanging, because it takes time to "calm down”. Includes a spare tip which I seriously doubt I'll find

Like 16 oz. Stanley plumb bob, 8 oz. The plumb bob is made from finely crafted brass and comes with a replaceable tip. I bought 8 ounces. At the same time I bought 16oz not knowing the pros or cons of the difference in weight. Having used them for various tasks, I see two advantages of a heavier bob: First, the string is tighter and doesn't move as much when you try to mark it; Second, if you're working outdoors, a heavier bob isn't as easily disturbed by the wind playing on the string. The bob