New levels

[Time's Ran Out]

why not just clean them when adhesive gets on the levels?

We all start with good intentions but I have a yard full of levels that have seen better days. Fixing with sand and cement you never had a problem but these days of ultra stick/fast set adhesives mean that the gradual build up happens quicker than previously.

 

[Bill]

We all start with good intentions but I have a yard full of levels that have seen better days. Fixing with sand and cement you never had a problem but these days of ultra stick/fast set adhesives mean that the gradual build up happens quicker than previously.

A 2 second rinse sorts it. No excuses.

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I'm one for cleaning my levels personally I can't be doing with the bubble getting covered in addy and clean tools lead to a clean job

 

[Fraser Tiling]

I'm one for cleaning my levels personally I can't be doing with the bubble getting covered in addy and clean tools lead to a clean job

Fair point, I also clean mine, but leads to scratches that embed dirt, and the time spent being over clean out weighs the cost of shiny new ones.
If a level reads level, whether its yellow or red it still does the same job.

 

[Dumbo]

Due to my recent moment of stupidity I'm in need of some new levels I've just ordered a set of stabila ones 600 1200 1800 for £80 but ill need another set who's uses what ?

I like the stabilas because where they are smooth they are easy to clean of adhesive

 

[Fraser Tiling]

I like the stabilas because where they are smooth they are easy to clean of adhesive

Stabila box levels? Bit pony in my opinion. Always buy a milled edge level.
A bubble that fills the guide marks leaves less room for error, just check every vial accurately and mark any discrepancies clearly next to the vial that is innacurate.
I find the 600mm level in a 4 pc level set is usually the most accurate and will often second check by holding it on another level to double check.
As I said previously, buy cheap, and buy often, use a laser and keep your pencil sharp.

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I have to admit the fat max ones felt more substantial than these stabila ones ill probably go for another set of the fatmax or a set of them fancy stabila ones with the red grips they loon nice just a shame about no carry case

 

[Flintstone]

I'm in the market for some new levels, I'm not sure about heavy ones, I've always used the stabila box levels and liked them, I once borrowed a fat max and it was v heavy and because of the rubber bits on it, it didn't sit on the wall on its side very flat

 

[Kyle Knowles]

Look at this on eBay STABILA LEVEL SET Ribbed Box Section Brick Layer Level Set 72" 48" 24" STABILA - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122194947329

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I've bin toying with the idea of getting a digital level

 

[Flintstone]

I was for a bit but decided not to as I don't do massive floors and I'm happy with using spirit level in bathrooms and working to a physicaly marked line

 

[Kyle Knowles]

The main thing putting me off is being known as the REMOVED with the digital level lol

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I was on the plasterers 1 stop shop looking at straight edges and found they do a 3m level for about £50 which is very reasonable

 

[Dumbo]

I was on the plasterers 1 stop shop looking at straight edges and found they do a 3m level for about £50 which is very reasonable

Won't fit in my van 2.5 would be good

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I've got a 3m rhino pipe on the roof for trims and straight edges

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Won't fit in my van 2.5 would be good

Use an angle grinder!

 

[LM]

The main thing putting me off is being known as the REMOVED with the digital level lol

A bit too close for comfort there Kyle with the abbreviation, we're not in the arms with this one 😉
'Big Sola' levels as recommended by @antonio are probably the best out there, have a juke at them, it may be time well spent🙂

 

[Italy]

A bit too close for comfort there Kyle with the abbreviation, we're not in the arms with this one 😉
'Big Sola' levels as recommended by @antonio are probably the best out there, have a juke at them, it may be time well spent🙂

I, I recommended big sola ?.
no, I recommend just sola.
The big, I do not like, I prefer other models.
and then, better not recommend anything. 😉

 

[LM]

I, I recommended big sola ?.
no, I recommend just sola.
The big, I do not like, I prefer other models.
and then, better not recommend anything. 😉

Sorry just 'sola' then 🙁 😉

 

[Italy]

Sorry just 'sola' then 🙁 😉

 

[LM]

Big Red, that's what got me mixed up

Spirit level RED / BIG RED

😉

 

[Italy]

I use this.
the big red, I had. but I do not like

 

[WetSaw]

Big Red is soooo last week darling, do try and keep up..

 

[Italy]

Big Red is soooo last week darling, do try and keep up..

yes, they are quite expensive. But in 20 years that use sola , purchased only three. 2 / 60cm and 1/100cm

 

[LM]

Big Red is soooo last week darling, do try and keep up..

What's your preferred level of choice Paul?

 

[Italy]

What's your preferred level of choice Paul?

Paul, not use level....😉

 

[WetSaw]

I've got an ancient Stanley Fatmax that I've had for ever and I can't bring myself to part with it so it gets used(abused) as a straight edge.
I've got a set of Bellota box levels for proper use.

 

[Fraser Tiling]

Look at this on eBay STABILA LEVEL SET Ribbed Box Section Brick Layer Level Set 72" 48" 24" STABILA - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122194947329

That's extremely cheap, have you bought them?

 

[Flintstone]

There is a better deal on eBay

 

[Flintstone]

Stabila 196-2 Ribbed Box Section Level Set 60cm 24", 120cm 48" & 180cm 72" | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171900684737

 

[area tiling]

I find these levels very good !