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PBB-8Plumb Bob

L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division · NSN 5210-00-238-3299 · FSC 5210 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5210-00-238-3299 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5210-00-238-3299. Primary manufacturer part number: PBB-8.
Features
  • Plumb Bob — FSC 5210
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY
  • Top Adjustability: NONADJUSTABLE
  • Style Designator: LONG NECK TAPER POINT
  • Point Removability: REMOVABLE
  • Body Type: SOLID
  • Top Removability: REMOVABLE
  • Point Hardness Designation: HARDENED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy construction
General Description

The Plumb Bob, cataloged under National Stock Number 5210-00-238-3299, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5210 (No Item Name Available) of the Measuring Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5210-00-238-3299
Primary Part NumberPBB-8
Item NamePlumb Bob
FSC / FSG5210 / 52 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerL.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY
Top AdjustabilityNONADJUSTABLE
Style DesignatorLONG NECK TAPER POINT
Point RemovabilityREMOVABLE
Body TypeSOLID
Top RemovabilityREMOVABLE
Point Hardness DesignationHARDENED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5210-00-007-8229PD5210-00-007-8229 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
5210-00-022-1143830012 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Keuffel and Esser Co
5210-00-224-8791 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
5210-00-224-87925210-00-224-8792 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
5210-00-224-87945210-00-224-8794 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
5210-00-234-89495210-00-234-8949 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
5133-00-236-2047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Drill,masonry,hand
5210-00-238-1733 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
5210-00-238-3298 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5210-00-268-96175210-00-268-9617 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plumb Bob
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
PBB-8 PRIMARY L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division (USA)
GGG-P-501 TY1SZ8OZ General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
MS15747-8 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
36270 L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division (USA)
A47024-2 Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company (USA)
GGG-P-501 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
830002 Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company (USA)
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5210-00-224-8791INTERCHANGEABLE
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5210-00-224-8792INTERCHANGEABLE
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5210-00-224-8794INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUMB BOB
5210-00-224-8794
5210-00-234-8949INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUMB BOB
5210-00-234-8949
5133-00-236-2047INTERCHANGEABLE
DRILL,MASONRY,HAND
5210-00-238-1733INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUMB BOB
5210-00-238-3298INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUMB BOB
5210-00-268-9617INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUMB BOB
5210-00-268-9617
5210-00-268-9620INTERCHANGEABLE
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5210-00-273-1958INTERCHANGEABLE
SHEATH,PLUMB BOB
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5210-00-238-3299?

NSN 5210-00-238-3299 is a Plumb Bob, manufactured by L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division, classified under FSC 5210 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5210-00-238-3299?

NSN 5210-00-238-3299 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: PBB-8 (L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division), GGG-P-501 TY1SZ8OZ (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service), MS15747-8 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 36270 (L.s. Starrett Company (the) Div Tool Division), A47024-2 (Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5210-00-238-3299?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5210-00-238-3299: 5210-00-007-8229, 5210-00-022-1143, 5210-00-224-8791 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of PBB-8?

Key specifications for PBB-8: Material: COPPER ALLOY; Top Adjustability: NONADJUSTABLE; Style Designator: LONG NECK TAPER POINT; Point Removability: REMOVABLE. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5210-00-238-3299 still in active supply?

NSN 5210-00-238-3299 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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