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I used to use the dumpy with a hand tamper that would stand up relativley plumb on its own. A piece of tape marked with the assistance of another guy for the first shot and your off to the races. Makes for a lot of walking but works in a pinch. I haven't used the stick in years, just a plain old tape measure works great and is much easier to manage.
BTW Jeff, I have always known an optical builders level as a dumpy as well. Anyone know the origin of that name? I wonder if it is a brand name?
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