Stanley 42-287 3-3/32-Inch Aluminum Line Level, 3 PACK

I use it on a string to layout a work site. I also place it on top of by laser cross hairs device.

I broke my old Stanley level last summer laying block. I was shocked to see that still make these metal levels. Quality seemed just as good as the old one and the price is unbelievable getting a 3 pack.

Contrary to more expensive same design levels, this one is completely metal, thus eliminating the possibility of breaking when dropped.I’ve used these for years for many projects, height of posts & gates, leveling pictures and finding rough grades without the use of transits or more expensive products.For those putting in a gravity flow water line, put a stake in the ground at either end, set a string at the correct slope with your level and measure down to the water line. KISS philosophy: Keep it simple stupid!

Unfortunately line levels are notorious for not being accurate. While these Stanley Aluminum Line Levels are better than most only one out of the three were accurate when hung from a line.I tested all three for level both by setting them upright on a 4 foot trusted level, then strung on a tight line which was also leveled with a trusted method. All three indicated as level when paced upright on the 4 foot level. However only one tested level when hung from a line. One could conclude that the bubble tube was installed level to the aluminum frame but the hook(s) on the aluminum frame used the secure the level to a line resulted in the inaccurate reading.

After disappointing results with plastic line levels, I decided to try these. They work. All three were spot on, straight out of the packaging(YMMV).

I am sure these work well as line levels. However, I bought them just to disassemble and use the plastic level tube part The thin metal housing encloses a standard plastic bubble level which is used in many Stanley brand tools. I needed replacements for two of my longer Stanley levels, and replacing the entire levels would have cost way more than repairing. This was an inexpensive way to obtain the parts, plus I still have one line level left, which is all I really need.

These Stanley stay on the jet line/ mason's line, unlike the new crappy "Empire" brand.

Bought 3 but two were not accurate.