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Tool question - Torpedo Level

»www.stabila.com/main.taf?p=1,1,5,2

They aren't cheap though.

reply to AMD Phreak
I have these: »www.amazon.com/Greenlee-L107-Ele···02NQQ9OK

They stick to pipe / conduit too.
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The ones that use rare earth magnets, such as the Greenlee, hang on pretty well.

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are you looking for a regular one, or a digital? many of the towers now seem to have digital levels so they can get downtilt precise. that's going to be one of my next toys, er i mean tools.
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I would definitely go with the Greenlee. Very high quality in a reasonable price in their magnets will hang it on about anything.

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I bought a Craftsman short digital level from Tessco back in 10' when I needed it for a job. Works awesome, but it is bulky as hell. It only gets used when we have to adjust downtilt to a precise level and getting exact up/down values for as-built documentation.

I looked at a Greenlee L77 when I was at Lowes earlier today that had the conduit clamp on it, I think that might really come in handy when leveling out mounting pipes up on the tower.
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The true test of a level is how accurate it will be after you drop it (you will).

I have used these for years, and prefer them over the more expensive levels:

»www.empirelevel.com/levels/torpe···ndex.php

And believe me, it has taken some -serious- falls.
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Might do that one then just in case.

I started thinking more on the subject. I'd rather not drop a $35 aluminum level that I paid for out of my pocket from an elevation above say, 8 feet?
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"Saying something in another language that you don't think the other person understands is just saying that you're a pussy and are too afraid to say it in English." --Harddrive

I'm a big fan of Stabila, and the prices aren't bad if you get them through Amazon.

Most important thing to do with any level, is anytime you go to use it make sure it's accurate. It only takes about 5 seconds to do so, and it can save a lot of headache later on. For those that don't know how to check a level, it's real simple. Put the level down on something solid, and make note of the reading. Pick the level up and spin it around 180 degrees, and put it back down on the exact same spot. The level should read exactly the same as it did before. If not, don't use the level.

Helped a guy frame a house one time, and we used his level to check all the exterior walls on the first floor. When we got done, I stood back and noticed the walls didn't look quite plumb. Turns out his level was off. After that I got in the habit of checking a level before each use.

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I've got 3 Empire levels - a 10" topedo, and 12" and 48" box levels... Very happy with them - used a fair bit hanging telco iron-work and racking. Nothing fancy, but solid, and have stood up well.

If I needed another level, I would certainly consider them...

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I like Empire as well, tough enough at a reasonable price.

»www.empirelevel.com/

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Sounds like Empire is the way to go. Thanks for the input everyone.

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Bought an em81.9 level from Empire today. Nice construction for the price.