If you have recently discovered a heavy, pointed brass object with a string attached in an old toolbox, you have found a classic tool known as a plumb bob. This simple yet effective instrument has been used for centuries by builders and craftsmen to ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical. Finding one that belonged to a family member makes it more than just a piece of metal; it is a meaningful connection to the past and the hard work of previous generations. A brass plumb bob is a quiet witness to the many projects it helped complete, the problems…
