Spirit Level Set Recommendations

[brianmoooore]

Most levels are accurate when new, but it's whether they're still accurate after a few knocks that matters.
Also need to take into account what you're using it for. If it's to run a piece of conduit up a wall from bottom to top, then it doesn't matter too much if it's 10mm out overall, but if you're using it to set a door frame, and that ends up 10mm out of true, you're going to be looking for lozenge shaped doors to fit.

 

[timhoward]

Don’t do what I did 25 years ago and have the genius idea of G clamping my level overhanging a desk to support 4 x 100m drums of singles…..! Some of the level was level after that idiotic mistake…
I graduated to a broom through a step ladder very soon after that!

 

[nicebutdim]

I graduated to a broom through a step ladder very soon after that!

Need further upgrade for 500m drums.

 

[Lister1987]

Whatever you go for, don't forget to get spare bubbles for the level(s), last thing you want is to get caught short when you pop it!

 

[telectrix]

Most levels are accurate when new, but it's whether they're still accurate after a few knocks that matters.
Also need to take into account what you're using it for. If it's to run a piece of conduit up a wall from bottom to top, then it doesn't matter too much if it's 10mm out overall, but if you're using it to set a door frame, and that ends up 10mm out of true, you're going to be looking for lozenge shaped doors to fit.

I never use a level for that sort of work. plumb line is far more accurate. can gauge to 1mm.

 

[telectrix]

That’s good advice that Tim. Thanks. I think the Magnusson set for £40 is a decent buy. I’ve already priced up a laser that’s been recommended. It’s by Kaiweets.

i have had the magnusson set for ages. only 2 left out of the 4. can't fault them for accuraccy or walking ability.

 

[Doodles]

I bought the Bahco set and they lasted me less that 6 months. They're not very robust and if you've got a bent level, it's less than useless.
Admittedly they did on occasion bounce around in the back on the van, but no serious abuse.