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Old 09-11-2006, 06:45 PM   #1
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Stabila Plate Level?

My second (of many I hope) Stabila level got here today. It is the 6' - 10 plate level. I assumed it would be guaranteed for life just the way the others are (the vials are). However, the label (inside the wrapper where one can't read it before purchasing) states that the moving parts are warrantied for one year. Oh well.
Have any of you worn one out?
Have you had it repaired?
How much did it cost? I
love these levels and I really don't think I'll be using it that often, but $186.00 is a bunch of money to me and I hate to think it'll cost a pile to repair it every year or so..

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Old 09-13-2006, 04:42 PM   #2
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I guess nobody knows, or maybe nobody cares. Is it my deodorant or something I've said?

Oh well....
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When I did a lot of factory electrical work, we used Starrett's big machinist's level to level machinery and equipment. You could literally put one of your head hairs under one end of the level and it would throw the bubble WAY off. Very accurate and impressive level. Big, big money though.
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Dayspring, I don't think you need to worry about having to fix it on a regular basis just be careful. I would try to keep it slid together unless being used. Common sense goes along way towards maintianing tools.

I always wanted one just never sprung for it. Dave.
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OK Dave thanks. I do my best to care for my tools and push my crew to do the same.

Md, my dad had one simular when he worked as a millwright
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Will you post a pic of one........We used to use something like this.....I think, it kind of extends out in both directions(up and down)......to around I think 14 foot. Works very well for pluming walls. If this is the same one(or similar)......one thing to watch.....make sure you don't hold/push/press on the center in any direction, as it gets kind of flemsy, and can throw the level off. Ours was very accurate, and very strong.....
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This the exact one I bought, used it today and it is great!
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When I did a lot of factory electrical work, we used Starrett's big machinist's level to level machinery and equipment. You could literally put one of your head hairs under one end of the level and it would throw the bubble WAY off. Very accurate and impressive level. Big, big money though.
You're supposed to pluck the hair from your head first before you try this trick, MD...
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