Please educate me as to the proper name for the protective glass disks on a classic spirit level. Those who went before me never taught me during my 83 years this information and Dr. Google can’t seem to understand what I want.
I have a very solid 24-inch long classic cast aluminum spirit level made by Mays Bros. Manuf. Co. of Port Austin, Mich. It is missing two of its 1-7/8 inch diameter glass protective disks that appear to have been set using plumber’s putty made from linseed oil and plaster-of-Paris or perhaps plaster alone mixed thick enough to hold its shape.
I will try to add an image. It suggests that the level was made around 1927, so it is almost an antique.
Please educate me as to the part I want so I can try to purchase one.
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Thanks
John