HPR: What level should you buy? Stanley, Johnson, Stabila?

A level is a very important tool. And an inaccurate level is useless. So what level is durable and long lasting, without costing a fortune? Take a look to see what I have.
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Disclaimer: This is not a paid or sponsored review and I do not receive any compensation for my honest opinion. I paid full retail price for my tools many years ago and so you now get to see if my choice of levels was a good one or not. I am in no way encouraging purchasing from Lowes, but rather provide the links as information.

[@danblake8126]

The small level is useful when doing drainage. Due to its size and how tight a trench can be, it comes in handy for ground workers laying plastic pipes 👍

[@cameronbreslin4476]

Also bricklayers for soldier courses, arches etc

[@ceeweedsl]

I use my torpedo a lot. First of all it fits in the pouch. Second, with straight stuff it gives pretty good idea quickly. Great for electrical boxes, fixtures. I have a 6 ' straight edge and sometimes the torpedo is perfect to whip out with the straight edge. Really, you need a good torpedo, a 16-24" and a 4 foot.

[@final3119]

My johnson is only 5" long. What do I need to take to get a 6' johnson?

[@jakesblotto7329]

Thank you for the video, it answered my question about I -Beam vs Box leveler. Have a good one.

[@savingmiller]

You are welcome!

[@inkman002]

The torpedo level is very useful. Im an electrician, we use them for bending conduit and leveling junction boxes.

[@TheAries323]

Thanks for the advice! Bought a Johnson after originally looking at yours and another video about Stabilia levels in addition to the other brands.

[@savingmiller]

I think you'll be quite happy with it.

[@jefflyu9315]

Thank you so much. I know which kind level is suit for me now.

[@savingmiller]

You're very welcome!

[@dangrimes5078]

It would have been nice if you showed us how to check a level.

[@mikehydroseed1282]

How is a torpedo level not ok for hanging pictures? Really?

[@savingmiller]

It's too short! Use a longer one.

[@nodoubt46able]

@@savingmiller lol, your clueless

[@aidanmcneill1999]

I have a Johnson level from 1970. It’s still perfect.

[@savingmiller]

That's awesome.

[@reginalb124]

Craftsman was never bought by Lowes. It was most recently bought by Stanley Black & Decker.
And no, it is not dumb to have a 45 degree angle bubble. That you don't use something doesn't mean that it's useless.

[@savingmiller]

That's true, SB&D did buy the brand. Lowes was the first major distribution deal.

[@nickmelnik735]

Can’t watch. Buddy doesn’t know how useful small levels are

[@TBT-Canada]

Very informative. Thanks for the video

[@savingmiller]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DadPlaysBass]

I had three stabilas and all of them had problems. I guess I’m going with Johnson

[@savingmiller]

Mine have been very good.

[@michael.schuler]

Contact Stabila. They are dead serious about their ten year warranty.

[@gold1songaming15]

I got a 24 inch 32 inch 48 inch 80 inch and an 8 foot stabila they work the best

[@camprocketsound2601]

I use my torpedo level all the damn time....not sure what this dude is talking about....

[@JimEpcotLive]

So any level is good ?

[@achannel8142]

Like many on the internet, you don't know much about you speak. A level's 45° vial is for setting bracing. When bracing a wall or partition, having the braces at 45° are the strongest and most effective. Now, you learned something.

[@MarcraM82]

Very helpful thank you. I'm tossing up between the 60cm level vs 80cm level stabila. Only need for home usage... What do you think?

[@savingmiller]

I would think the 60 is good. Unless the price difference is negligible.

[@MarcraM82]

@@savingmiller thanks so much..price difference is nearly the same (about $9 AUD) so I was unsure whether there is any advantage of the longer 80cm level?

[@fabianuriarte2519]

The angle is useful to measure driveway slopes and to position leaning-ladders at 4:1 ratios (75degs).

[@savingmiller]

This angle is 45 degrees though. Don't set a ladder or driveway at that kind of slope!

[@fabianuriarte2519]

@@savingmiller I assumed you had an adjustable angle level. But at 45-degs, you are right, that angle is almost useless.

[@achannel8142]

Box levels are used by masons, mainly six and eight foot units. All othe trades use "I" beam levels no longer than four foot. Torpedo levels are used by mechanical and electrical installers.

[@thomasjml82]

I have a long level and a short level. I was always wondering about the 45 degree level. Always seemed pointless. I think I agree they are useless.

[@savingmiller]

Unless you are building a 12/12 roof.....which no one does on a frequent basis.

[@achannel8142]

A level's 45° vial is for setting bracing. When bracing a wall or partition, having the braces at 45° are the strongest and most effective. Now, you learned something.

[@rice4u]

bet i know your favorite color

[@savingmiller]

Haha, I have a lot of black and yellow tools!

[@dannyf4995]

The title of this video is: "What level should I buy?", these days.... but you show us old levels. 10 years old...