what degree can you move the test plate

by scott
(halifax ns)

hello. i was just wondering what degree you can move your test plate in a overhead position for stick test. i was told that you can move it 10 degrees up hill for the test, is this right? if not, how much?

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It is completely up the the test shop inspector.

AWS codes provide some tolerance but some test shop supervisors wont let you move it at all.

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