spirit level

[charlie1]

If you could have only one size, what would it be??

im looking to run leaner, fed up with having loads of tools i only use once in a while, im getting a new spirit level but only one, so what's the most diverse size, im thinking 1200.

 

[DHTiling]

I cannot see how one would work... after all some wall lengths are under 1 mtr long etc.. and window cills and heads and so on..........

I use a 600mm/1200mm/1800mm and that suffices for me... oh and i have a boat level if required.

 

[Bubblecraft]

I use all of mine
2400, 1800, 1200, 600, 300 & 150

I'd say I use my 1200 the most but it cannot be use in all situations. I would defo have at least the 1800, 1200 & 600. Most things can be done with these

 

[charlie1]

I rarely use my level on the top or sides of tiles, i have my laser for that, i only really use it across the face of my tiles to ensure they are plumb on the walls and lippage free on floors.

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I rarely use my level on the top or sides of tiles, i have my laser for that, i only really use it across the face of my tiles to ensure they are plumb on the walls and lippage free on floors.

 

[Bubblecraft]

I don't just use my beads for tiling. As above, I use my laser & beads for the face & floor tiles

 

[charlie1]

I currently have wicked 600 and 1200 reason i like them is they have very clean aluminum plate on bottom, goog for lippage detection and easy to wash but not really sure how accurate they are. I also have 1800 b&q one which i really just use as a straight edge. Next purchase will be decent level or levels either fatmax or stabila.

 

[Bubblecraft]

This is the set I have & have a separate 2400 one
http://m.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-level-set-4-piece-set/67146?filtered=true

 

[charlie1]

They seem very good value for money, do you know who manufactured fs gear?

 

[Bubblecraft]

No idea TBH. I got my set about 2 years ago. Came with a tape measure too. Really good set. Have taken a good bashing & still solid & square. Screwfix's price is pretty good on them just now. Trade point do the same set but not sure on there price.
I'd give it 9 out of 10. The reason I don't mark it 10 is the carry bag. The pockets that hold the 1200 & 600 are easily ripped which makes it pretty difficult to pack away at the end of the night when you just wanna get home lol

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

I have an 1800 fat-max in a padded bag,1200 stibila and a selection of smaller -ones ,lasers wall/floor i have a stibila that is 37 years old that my late mother bought for me ,that has sentimental value and is retired in the garage

 

[Two-Trowels]

My 4' Stabila was showing it's age so I've just replaced it with a Fatmax - it's much more robust.

Fantastic price from here and the service was good.

3253560436483 Fatmax Xtreme Box Beam Level 1200Mm 4Ft Sta043648 043648

 

[John Benton]

My 4' Stabila was showing it's age so I've just replaced it with a Fatmax - it's much more robust.

Fantastic price from here and the service was good.

3253560436483 Fatmax Xtreme Box Beam Level 1200Mm 4Ft Sta043648 043648

Thats what I use, solid bit of kit. Cost me £30 and well happy with it

 

[Houston]

Used Stabila all my tiling life, I have a 400 and 1000mm ones at the moment with a straight edge and the great water level.

All the very best to everyone on the Forum for 2013

 

[Bubblecraft]

My 2400 level is a Stabila. Only really use it for cutting 8x4 plasterboard or marking sheet materials. Great for doing dot & dab too
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[charlie1]

I like the look of the fatmax looks really strong!! In our trade, our levels take a real bashing getting covered in adhesive and dot dabbing so the robust build of it really appeals.