Making and Using an A-frame Level

Abel Kloster of Aprovecho (www.aprovecho.net) and Resilience Permaculture (www.resiliencepermaculture.com) shows how to make and use a simple leveling device using on-site materials. These levels are used throughout the world to find and mark contour lines in the landscape.
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[@mikewright3029]

the most clear demonstration I've found explaining it... Thank you!

[@Can2me2]

So far the best explanation so far. So simple. Thank you for explaining. Bless you. I would like you to know, that I will make swales in the middle of the desert, and I have you to thank. The fruits and water that will soak into the landscape will be because you made this video, and because you explained so well. So cheer up : ) Bless you.

[@dblood8529]

Wow that was pretty stinking cool. Thanks for sharing

[@zachb1494]

Could this be accomplished with a small level attached to cross piece of a-frame. Usually pretty windy where I live so string may not work as well

[@CcSD2286]

He says he's dangling a string, but if you look at it, he has a weight attached to the end. It is basically acting as a plumb line. If you use a thin, strong line that you can still readily see and attach a dense 1-2 oz weight to the end, I think you'd be fine in all but the strongest wind. You could use an actual plumb bob from a hardware store, a fishing sinker, a heavy bolt, etc. for the weight. I wouldn't use a bubble level. They're a bit finicky, and getting repeat readings the number of times you'd need to measure contours at such a small interval would be annoying.

[@riturajsandhupeasant4885]

very informative

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