Masonry Magazine November 2010 Page. 24
LEVELS AND MEASURING
W.Rose Premium Professional Level with Case
Kraft Tool Company
Shawnee, Kan.
This W.Rose Mason's Level "Made in the USA" by American Craftsmen is accurate to .015". It has strong, walnut and maple laminated wood with 15-gauge stainless steel bindings, and is finished with a hand-rubbed oil finish for a smooth clean look and feel. The level has double-strength, replaceable lenses with two-piece, hardened, stainless-steel clips for easy cleaning. No fade precision set vials with curved glass create uniform movement. The level is available in 24 or 48 inches and comes with a convenient protective case with a hinged lid. It's the perfect level for any mason. W.Rose is a Kraft Tool Co. Brand. For more information call 800-422-2448 or 913-422-4848.
www.krafttool.com
Lightning Level
Swanson Tool Company
Frankfort, M
The Swanson Tool Co.'s Lightning Level is a professional, lighted level. It has three precision vials that light up brightly with one button, solving the common problem of accurately finding level in low light. Lightning Level has a patent-pending auto-shutoff after 10 minutes, so the battery won't be dead when you need it. Meticulous box-beam construction makes the level nearly indestructible, though it's also lightweight, using only two AAA batteries. Advanced rubber-polymer, Super Shock end caps absorb five times the shock of others. The Lightning Level's LED lights are built into acrylic blocks to last a lifetime. Extreme accuracy lets you level to 0.0005-inch per foot. Vials have three-ring center lines for measuring grades and slopes, and it includes channel and V-grooves. Magnetic models have patent-pending IMS technology with internally sealed, rare-earth, neodymium magnets. Both 24- and 48-inch models are available, from $45 to $75.
www.swansontoolco.com
Plate Level 2 Type 106T
Stabila
South Elgin, W.
This level from Stabila offers a wealth of features. The Plate Level 2 Type 106T has a strong re-enforced frame and a fully sealed solid rail (six sided) extension, which eliminates deflection, and delivers the smoothest extension movement available. The level has removable 1 5/8-inch stand-offs reach around braces, and a top plumb vial that is permanently positioned at eye level. On the frame side opposite the stand-offs is a level measuring surface and straight edge. The vials are guaranteed for life never to fog, leak or require adjustment. There is also certified accuracy in the top read position: 1/32-inch over 72 inches. Two sizes are available, one that extend to 10 feet, and one that extends to 12 feet.
www.stabila.com
Green Vial Mason Level
Crick Tools
Ben Wheeler, Texas
The Crick Tools Green Vial Mason Level is strong, durable, accurate to .015-inch in length of level, and made in the United States. More than 50 different machines are used in production of this level to ensure precision and dependability. The materials used have been selected for their individual reliability and are assembled by craftsmen dedicated to quality. It is made from hardened, 16-gauge stainless-steel binding. Ring shank nails designed by Crick keep binding tight, and the wood is sealed with penetrating type oil. The vials are guaranteed not to leak or expand and are enclosed by chemically tempered, 1/8-inch-thick lenses sealed with silicone and secured with stainless steel retainer clips. Do it yourself replacement. Lengths are available from eight to 50 inches.
www.cricktool.com