1870s Ornate Inclinometer [Restoration]

This restoration is on an 1870s Davis Level & Tool Co. level/inclinometer. I found this tool years ago, but was intimidated by the amount of work required to restore it, its value, and its age. The level was clearly dropped at some point as almost all edges had some form of damage. The far edges...

26 min - Home, Garden & Craft - Hand Tool Rescue

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