Customer Reviews

Stanley 43-500 24-Inch FatMax Level

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I've own the 2', 4', and 6' versions of this level for a few years now. They became very popular at the job site when I brought them in recently due to their weight... my co-workers were VERY happy with the fact that they weigh seemingly almost nothing. This is compared to the Stabila levels that are used there now. The Stabila cost three times as much, weigh more, and the accuracy level difference isn't noticeable. It's also very convenient to have the full length of the level as a straight edge... Stabila's has magnets (which collect garbage and effect accuracy) and vials to interfere when needing to use them for marking.

The only downside is the flimsy construction of the end caps. They snap into the level and both my 4' and 6' levels had at least one end break to where they no longer stay in. This hasn't occurred on the 2' level yet, but since they're constructed the same way and my 2' level hasn't been used nearly as much, I suspect it'll occur at some point.

I bought this level instead of a stabila or empire due to the fact that it was half the price with the same level of accuracy. It arrived the other day and i am very happy with it.

it feels very well built not sure about the end caps but they seem pretty tight to me will try to give an update after a while. if they come off i will just glue them back on not a big deal for a sub $20 level with great accuracy.