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Plumb Bobs

58 plumb bobs from Tajima, Hccmlove, Johnson and more.

Recommended Plumb Bobs

SitePro

Brass

+Heavy 16 oz brass bob for stable vertical readings
+Solid brass construction for durable use
+Comes with a leather sheath for storage
−Heavy weight can be tiring for long periods of use
No price recorded yet.
Thrseely

Steel, 2-Pack

+Two-pack gives a spare bob for jobs
+Hexagon steel body for a sturdy build
+8 oz weight suits smaller measuring tasks
−Steel body is heavier than brass for the same size
No price recorded yet.
Hilitand

2-Pack

+Two-pack provides two magnetic setters
+Magnetic setter holds the line in place
+5 m length gives a long reach for measuring
−Not a standard plumb bob, so it fits only setter tasks
No price recorded yet.
Awf Pro
+Kit includes 16 oz and 8 oz solid brass bobs
+14 ft retractable line reel for longer drops
+Magnetic base holds the reel in place
−Heavier kit to carry compared with a single bob
No price recorded yet.
Shoptek
+Solid steel construction for a durable plumb bob
+8 oz weight suits light to medium plumbing checks
+Sold in a set of plumb bobs
−Steel bobs are less dense than brass for the same weight
No price recorded yet.
Tajima
+10 oz bob for steady hanging
+Quick stabilizing design settles fast
+Compact form for easier storage
−Silver finish offers no functional advantage
No price recorded yet.
Tajima
+10 oz bob for steady hanging
+Quick stabilizing design settles fast
+Magnetic setter holds bob steady
−Setter adds bulk compared to a plain bob
No price recorded yet.
Tellegloww

Brass, 2-Pack

+Two 8 oz brass bobs in one pack
+Hardened steel tip for a fine point
+Solid brass body for a heavy bob
−Brass body is heavier than plastic alternatives
No price recorded yet.
SitePro

Brass

+Solid brass body for corrosion-resistant use
+Heavy 32 oz weight holds a line in windy conditions
+Brass construction suits long-term outdoor use
−Heavy 32 oz weight is tiring to carry for long periods
No price recorded yet.
Swanson

Brass

+Solid brass body for a heavy 8 oz bob
+Includes 20 ft. line for hanging plumb
+Hardened steel tip for a fine point
−Brass body is heavier than plastic alternatives
No price recorded yet.
Swanson

Brass

+Solid brass body for a heavy 8 oz bob
+Includes a 7-inch speed square
+Includes string for hanging plumb
−Brass body is heavier than plastic alternatives
No price recorded yet.
Swanson

Brass

+Solid brass body for a heavy 8 oz bob
+Includes string for hanging plumb
+Includes an aluminum line level
−Brass body is heavier than plastic alternatives
No price recorded yet.
Truper

Brass

+Brass body resists corrosion on jobsites
+21 oz weight holds a line in windy conditions
+Includes a center ground design
−Heavy 21 oz weight is tiring to carry for long periods
No price recorded yet.
Truper

Brass

+Solid brass construction for a durable plumb bob
+8 oz weight is light and easy to handle
+Compact size for short plumb checks
−Lighter weight may swing more in wind
No price recorded yet.
Hccmlove

2-Pack

+Two-pack at 10.7 oz each
+Magnetic design for holding to metal surfaces
+Includes 14.5 ft string and two pencils
No price recorded yet.
Fukaisu

Steel, 2-Pack

+Two-pack includes two bobs for multiple uses
+Hexagon steel construction for a solid build
+Includes 4 m string for measuring
No price recorded yet.
Artcolo

1-Pack

+Magnetic plumb bob at 15 oz
+Includes 26 ft automatic stretching string
+Includes two pencils
No price recorded yet.
Lufkin

Brass

+Solid brass construction for durability
+20 oz weight for steady readings on taller runs
+Cylindrical shape with blunt point
No price recorded yet.
Lufkin

Brass

+Solid brass construction for durability
+20 oz weight for steady readings on taller runs
+Cylindrical shape for consistent hanging alignment
No current price. Check it at the store.
Lufkin

Brass

+Solid brass construction for durability
+20 oz weight for steady readings on taller runs
+Marked for both SAE and metric use
No price recorded yet.
Gadpiparty

Steel

+Made of steel for a durable construction plumb bob
+Hanging thread pendant design for vertical alignment in carpentry
+Heavy duty build suited to construction work
No price recorded yet.
General Tools

Steel

+Made of steel for a durable hexagonal plumb bob
+8 oz weight for plumbing and vertical alignment
+Hexagonal shape resists rolling when set down
No price recorded yet.
Mxoyoxm

4-Pack

+Includes 49 ft string for reaching long vertical drops
+Four-pack gives plumb bobs for several jobs at once
+8 oz alloy steel weight for construction and surveying
No price recorded yet.
Johnson

Steel, 1-Pack

+Steel hexagonal body for vertical alignment work
+5 oz weight suits light plumbing and layout tasks
+Sold as a single 1-pack
No price recorded yet.
Johnson

Steel, 1-Pack

+Steel hexagonal body for vertical alignment work
+8 oz weight for general plumbing and layout tasks
+Sold as a single 1-pack
No price recorded yet.
Leriton

Brass

+Brass body with replaceable steel tip
+Includes 20 ft string and hook for vertical drops
+Includes two carpenter pencils and a sharpener
No price recorded yet.

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