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  1. d0ugparker

    Keeping constructed walls vertical

    Especially on high-rise construction, the laser method makes sense, but before the advent of the laser, I'm still at a loss for figuring out how tall buildings were kept vertical. It's not about any project I'm working on at the moment. It's mostly for historical reasons. Those old-...
  2. d0ugparker

    Keeping constructed walls vertical

    I've always been curious and fascinated with what it takes to keep the walls of new construction vertical. I used to think about using a plumb bob, but wind at altitude would keep it moving all the time. Is there a laser method? I don't know how that'd work. Can someone tell me...

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