Vijay Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi, Thought I'd test my spirit level for vertical accuracy only to find out it's warped. Not sure how this happens on a box section level, but assume being 1800mm with no case, throwing in the car and taking the odd bash would do it. So I just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for an at least 1800mm. So far I've looked at Stabila and Stanley Fatmax and wondered if there's any advantage on box section or I beam? Having one with 2 vertical vials would be handy but most seam to come with the one unless you spend silly money. Anything else to consider? Cheers Vijay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickie Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I’ve got the Stabila 1200 masons level,but as you say it’s top money. All Id say is-whatever you buy don’t hit it with anything! 1200mm rather than 1800 might be better insofar as less of it to get bashed in the car,so reducing the potential for damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yeah I forget to mention, a case would be handy too for transport. Does hitting it damage the vials or the level itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 +1 to the 1200 Stabila. If you need longer then drop it onto a length of straight timber. Ox used to to be good and I saw a full set for about £70 +VAT online recently but not sure if quality has suffered recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Already got a 1200 but have found the 1800 really useful on site while working with ICF. Is the only reason you guys suggest going to a 1200 cos of transport damage? Hadn't really heard of Ox tools before apart from Selco BM do a full range of their tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 contemplating this one https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Stanley-Sta043681-3253560436810-Fatmax-Pro-Box-Beam-Spirit-Level-3-Vial-2000Mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Had a 1800 Stabila as part of a kit but managed to bend it! Got a red Forge Steel one as a cheap replacement but it's "alright" at best. I've had to tick the best end bubble when using it vertically and put an X on the less accurate bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC45 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Vijay said: contemplating this one https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Stanley-Sta043681-3253560436810-Fatmax-Pro-Box-Beam-Spirit-Level-3-Vial-2000Mm I've got one of these for the odd occasion when you need a longer one - its good, I'd buy again. A 4ft one is more useful day to day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 This was the set I saw - also has 1800mm in it Ox Trade Series 4 Piece Level Set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I've reset and calibrated levels a few times after they've been knocked. Not hard to do, but they all have some means of adjustment, often shims. Easy to calibrate with an end over end check. If the box section gets bent then you're screwed, but general knocks throwing them out can usually be fixed without too much hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Also stabila has lifetime gaurantee on accuracy. I've replaced one under this policy previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlewhouse Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Stabila for me. Bought a full set of them for the build - stupid shop sent them wrapped in polythene only as "protection" and the 1800 one had been severely bent in transit - I mean visibly bent ! The others were ok and I ended up just buying one from wickes which has also stayed absolutely true (I check them against each other from time to time) despite much use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Stabila 96-2 is bulletproof, you'll never buy another level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 I ended up with the Stanley Fatmax 2m job. The first one that arrived wasn't level though, so FFX exchanged it no probs. Been happy with the Stanley one so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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