Tilers spirit levels??

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Hello all

I'm in the market for a 600, 1200 and 1800 set of spirit levels.
I've gone through all the cheap ones trying to save a few quid but that time has come for a proper set and the cheap ones like forged steel from screw fix don't last two minutes.
Any suggestions people have or what they use would be great full.

Cheers
 
Stanley fat max, I think you can get all three from b&q, cheaper if you got a trade card
 
Cheers guys. I'm all laser levelled up! The days of entry level sets are over now. Think I'm going to go for stabila 96-2 models or the stanley fatmax box beam levels. Anyone had both or know what's better ? The empire levels look handsome but bloody expensive !
 
What I would say is buy it in person, not on line.
Check,check, and check for accuracy.
Keep spinning it until you know it's 100%.
If you're gonna invest in a higher standard, take your time and get it right.
 
So me searching amazon and Ebay an what not for the cheapest deal is not the best idea, buy it in person and check
I would say so, I went thro 6 Stanley Fat Max's in a store last year before I found one that was accurate.
If you don't mind sending them back then that's kool.
 
I recently got a good deal on stabila 196-2 levels From eBay, I think there great. I haven't checked the level with a telescope but I've tiled a few rooms with it and none of my tiles have been wonky so I guess it's right!
 
I recently got a good deal on stabila 196-2 levels From eBay, I think there great. I haven't checked the level with a telescope but I've tiled a few rooms with it and none of my tiles have been wonky so I guess it's right!
so being used as a straight edge then, not as a level
 
Haha! Lee, I've thought about it, and the more I think about it the less i want a laser, I mean, why would I? Potential to get knocked and loose line, standing in front of it and blocking the line, very expensive. What's wrong with a spirit level, draw a line and work to it, next wall draw another line!
 
Andy you can have my avatar!


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and the more I think about it the less i want a laser, I mean, why would I?

Errrrm how long you got? Haha
Being knocked is a lame excuse tbh Andy.
You only need to make one pencil mark at the correct height and each time you move or pack it away it takes moments to put it back against the right mark.
My laser gives me cross hairs on EVERY surface at the same time. So no need to lay floors first and tile off them to get your bond correct.
I'll stop there.......but there's more.
And unless you got a level that alters in length to exactly what you need, a six foot level is a ***** to get behind a hand basin. Haha
I'm exaggerating of course, well a little bit. 😛
 
Yep they have they're uses, but around multiple soil stacks etc or for cubing a room I'll stick with a self levelling multi line laser.


Don't get why some people are reluctant to embrace technological advancements but yet on the other hand use tile adhesive lol
 

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