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Stabila levels, worth the extra expense?

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#1 ·
I know masons use them and swear by them but as a general contractor doing everything from framing to finish work and sheet rock, cabinets I was wondering if anybody uses them and thinks its worth the extra cost? I was looking at either the type 196 or the fancy ip 65 with the electronic display and sound that tells you it's on level. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
 
#41 ·
I have a set that is every bit of 12 years old.

78", 48", 32", 24", 18". (Both torpedo's are floating around somewhere. :rolleyes: )

I haven't "babied" them, but I haven't used them as pry bars either.

Well worth the investment for me.

I've been through all the aluminum P'sOS. I won't go back.

Anymore, the PLS gets more use than the levels for a lot of things, so...

...that might explain the longevity.

You get what you pay for.

*On a side note:

I also have 2' and 4' cast, SANDS levels that see only interior work.

They will eventually go up on the wall as "decor" when they are "out."
 
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