Stabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set

by Stabila

Product Description

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Stabila's earned the right to boast, "Always Trust, Never Adjust." They're known for accuracy and dependability. Stabila guarantees that every one of their levels has been electronically calibrated and inspected and has received a certification of accuracy. The vial system, permanently epoxy-locked in the frame by a patented process, is the clearest and easiest to read of any level we've seen. Everything about these levels is quality, from the removable rubber end caps for flush measuring to the big, comfortable hand holds. But what matters most is accuracy, and these are dead-on every time. The vial fluid stays true even in wild temperatures, from -5°F to 165°F. It's German technology that's been in the works for more than a century, and it's paid off with the best for Stabila and its customers.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description

Stabila's new "best of the best" professional level in a promotional pack. For the price of the 48" level you recieve both the 48" and the 16" level. As the industry leader, Stabila has improved on the "world's best level" with the new type 196 series. The accuracy is certified, top and bottom readings and sports a new rubber hand grip design. Rubber pad end caps and wall grips that are functional yet removable for flush measuring.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000A9918
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 37816
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,248 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #10 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Levels

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I expected and more!, October 16, 2003

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J. Keith "buddhabutter" (Charlestown, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Rock solid construction certified accurate to within .029 degrees. I just got my package delivered to the worksite where I am installing a raised deck for a new bathroom. Within 20 minutes the deck was leveled. Let me tell you, not having to flip a cheap level over and then over again end to end three times to verify accuracy was a huge time saver. Add to that the confidence of knowing without a doubt that what you see is really what you got. I shaved at least 45 minutes to an hour off my morning. Every vial is clearly readable. The box beam construction is machined to an exacting true parallel. I am so happy I forked over the few extra dollars it took to get this set. I plan to replace my torpedo and 24" levels with Stabila's next.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Bomb, September 8, 2004

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Rob Curtis (Northern VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you can still get this deal. Go for it. I use these levels for everything. I've dropped them and they're fine. If lent them to people I shouldn't have, and they are fine. Just make sure you get an extra set of endcaps. They fall out and get lost every fre years.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Want it Right, Use These Levels, April 27, 2010

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Gary Kasten (St. Peters, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stabila 37816 48-Inch and 16-Inch Aluminum Box Beam Level Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Stabila levels are terrific They are well constructed and ACCURATE! Yes, they are expensive. But what really good tool isn't?

I've been working in construction for 30+ years, and have been through my share of levels. Won't name the brands here, but they are mostly those we all see in the hardware and big box stores. And yes, most of these are OK. But that's it, just OK. However, some of these are simply unacceptable.

The horizontal vial in my 42-inch level became loose and therefore inaccurate. So, I shopped at the big retailers. In one store I looked at six different 48-inch levels from well-recognized manufacturers. These weren't the cheapie plastic ones, but aluminum box frames selling for around $40 - $55. Every one of the these six levels gave a different indication when placed on the same display shelf in the store. Even after using some thin cardboard to 'level' a test location, I still couldn't get two levels to read the same. Swinging each level 180 degrees easily showed their inaccuracies. Some weren't as bad as others, but none were what I'd call really accurate. This is why I decided to invest the money in Stabila. I am very pleased that I did. These tools really are the most accurate levels I've ever owned.

Another point where the Stabila levels really are better is their solid construction. The rugged vials are mounted to the box frame exceptionally well. You can see simply by examining the construction of these tools that they are very high quality. Guess that's why Stabila has such a fine guarantee. Of course, as solidly as these are built, it's unlikely that they have to exchange very many 'defective' levels.

And finally, I have waited about a year before writing this review. I wanted to use these levels a lot before writing my review. Although these levels aren't as 'pretty' as they were a year ago, they ARE still as accurate. If you want a fine tool, Stabila levels will do very nicely.