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Found a simple trick for leveling on uneven ground today
Was setting up on a sloped job site near downtown and realized a 2-foot level on the outrigger pad gives you a false reading if the ground's soft. Switched to using a long string line between the pads and got it dead level in half the time. Any other tricks for dealing with uneven ground besides cribbing?
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elliotadams5mo ago
Found a simple trick for leveling on uneven ground" reminds me of something I picked up from an old hand. Try using a water level tube between the outrigger pads. It's dead simple, no batteries needed, and works even if the ground is real mushy. Just fill it up and match the water line.
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amy1544mo ago
Read somewhere that you can add a drop of food coloring to the water so it's easier to see the line, especially in low light or if the water gets a bit cloudy. Tried it myself on a sketchy hillside job last year and it worked way better than I expected. Made a huge difference when the sun was going down and I was still trying to get the rig level. Way cheaper than buying a laser level too if you already got the hose and dye lying around.
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cameronschmidt5mo ago
Watched a guy try that once and ended up with a mouthful of muddy water when the hose slipped.
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