Brass Plumb Bob with Gear Driven Reel Video

This one of a kind plumb bob is made of brass and steel.

It measures approximately 3 inches in height and weighs 10 ounces.

The design of this finely crafted plumb bob includes an external crown gear that drives a spur gear on the end of a shaft which winds up the line on an internal reel! Pressing the spring loaded button on the end of the shaft moves the spur gear clear of the crown gear to allow the line to be played out without having to twist the plumb bob.  



This was hand-made by a machinist (aided by a bit of magnification) who can pay attention to detail in its construction, including the layout and cutting of custom made gears and also the detailed knurling on both the body and the tip in a way that is simply not found on a mass produced factory made plumb bob.

Designing and then creating this plumb bob took many, many hours of time from initial idea, hatched while falling asleep at night, to finally holding the finished plumb bob. I may never make another one like it -- at least not anytime soon!

It is truly a one of a kind plumb bob that represents a unique opportunity to purchase and own a plumb bob that is truly a one-of-a-kind work of art. 

It will develop a patina over time -- this is tomorrow’s classic that you can own today!


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Miniature Mining Plummet Lamp Plumb Bob

Here is a finely crafted and unique machinist-made Miniature Mining Plummet Lamp Plumb Bob with a working Oil Lamp suspended in a Gimble Mount.

It was crafted with extreme attention to detail to match a rare full size example of this type of Plumb Bob. 

This miniature version weighs approximately 2 ounces including the hook, chain, and yoke.





It measures exactly 2" from the top of the cap that covers the tiny wick to the end of the steel tip.

This is the third in a series of finely crafted miniature plumb bobs.

A view of the Miniature Miner's Plummet Lamp Taken Apart

This tiny mining plummet lamp plumb bob was hand made with care in my Vermont workshop.   

A Beauty!

This is your chance to own tomorrow's classic, today!

If you would like to commission one of these for your own collection, please contact us at davidhalemfa at yahoo dot com.

SPECIFICATIONS: 

SIZE: Measures 2" from top to bottom

WEIGHT: Approximately 2 ounces

Miniature Fancy Brass Surveyor's Plumb Bob with Leather Pouch

This finely detailed miniature surveyor's plumb bob measures just over 1 1/4".

This little plumb bob weighs in at a bit less than 5 grams and measures just over 1 1/4" from top to bottom. 

The details on this miniature plumb bob are astonishing.  The top unscrews and the steel tip is cross drilled to look just like a full size one. 

A tiny plumb like this is just perfect for your collection.

Miniature Fancy Brass Plumb Bob with Built in Reel

This stunning little plumb bob weighs just a bit less then 9 grams and measures a whisker under one and a half inches. 

This fully functional miniature plumb bob is made of brass and steel and is loosely modeled after the patented J.A. TRAUT design that was produced by Stanley. 

The little reel actually works.  Notice the attention to detail in its construction, including the “rope knurling” on both the reel and the body. 

It is just under 1 1/2"

....and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.

If you are interested in commissioning one of these, just send us an email (via the About Me profile page) and we'll be in touch.  Please be patient for our response.  Thanks!