Masonry Magazine November 2009 Page. 28
LEVELS
Lessons in
Levels
BY SCOTT BROWN
From ancient times, masons have searched the globe seeking just the right tool to enhance the artisanship of their trade. Often, a mason's level is the tool that takes center stage.
In MASONRY CIRCLES, THE OLD ADAGE "CLOSE ENOUGH" JUST WON'T SUFFICE. As craftsmen, you live and breathe by the quality of your work. If a wall is not exactly level and plumb, the hands of gravity will turn your masterpiece into rubble. Calamities brought on by sub-quality work cost more than just time and money; reputations are on the line. Masons know that their signatures can be found within their work. A level can be seen as the "pen" used to assure this signature is bold and legible.