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    Levels for Tight Spaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Levels. Levels for Tight Spaces.
    Squeeze these levels into places a standard level would never fit. Their short length and tapered ends make them ideal when you're leveling small parts or working in tight corners. Also known as torpedo levels, they're commonly used by plumbers leveling drains under sinks or by electricians installing components behind electrical panels. Rest them on flat surfaces or fit the side with the V-shaped indentation around pipes and curved shafts.
    Magnetic Levels—Stick to metal surfaces for hands-free leveling.
    Angle Measuring—Measure precise angles while leveling without switching tools. To find the angle of your surface, rotate the angle indicator vial until the bubble is level.
    Pitch Measuring—Level and determine pitch with one tool. The horizontal vial has incremental marks that indicate the incline of surfaces such as drainage pipes, conveyor chutes, and roofs.
    Plastic Housing—While not as durable as aluminum levels, these are a lightweight and economical option.
    No. of Vials
    Housing
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Sensitivity
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    45°
    30°
    Rotary
    Vial
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Pitch Increments
    per ft.
    Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Graduation
    Location
    Each
    Levels
    9"5/8"1 1/8"0.20"/1 ft., 57 min/0.1"111GlassAluminum
    Blue0000000000000
    9"5/8"1 1/2"0.133"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"111PlasticPlasticBlue00000000000
     
    Magnetic Levels
    8"3/4"1 1/2"0.006"/1 ft., 1 min/0.1"1111PlasticAluminum
    Orange000000000000
    9"5/8"1 1/2"0.133"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"111PlasticPlasticBlue00000000000
    9"3/4"2 3/4"0.024"/1 ft., 6 min/0.1"111PlasticPlasticYellow/Black0000000000000
    10"3/4"2 1/8"0.132"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"111PlasticAluminum
    Orange000000000000
     
    Magnetic Pitch-Measuring Levels
    8"3/4"1 3/8"0.012"/1 ft., 3 min/0.1"2111PlasticAluminum
    Black1/8"000000000000
    12"3/4"2 1/8"0.133"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"211PlasticAluminum
    Black1/8"000000000000
     
    Magnetic Angle- and Pitch-Measuring Levels
    10"3/4"2"0.043"/1 ft., 12 min/0.1"111PlasticAluminum
    Yellow1/8"2° (10°)Front000000000000
     

    Low-Light Levels for Tight Spaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Levels. Low-Light Levels for Tight Spaces.
    Level surfaces inside machinery, behind equipment, or anywhere too cramped for light to reach. The vials on these levels illuminate for clear reading without a flashlight. Also known as torpedo levels, their compact size and tapered ends make them ideal when you're leveling short surfaces or working in tight corners. Rest these levels on flat surfaces or fit the side with the V-shaped indentation around pipes and curved shafts.
    Levels with Glow-In-The-Dark Vials—Expose these vials to ambient light to charge them and they'll stay visible in dark areas, no batteries needed.
    Pitch-Measuring Levels with LED Vials—Use the incremental marks on the horizontal vial to find the incline of surfaces while you level. LED lights illuminate one vial at a time, so you can read it clearly without the other lights creating glare.
    Magnetic Levels—Stick to metal surfaces for hands-free leveling.
    No. of Vials
    Housing
    Batteries
    Magnetic Levels
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Sensitivity
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    45°
    Vial
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Pitch Increments
    per ft.
    Included
    Size
    No.
    Req.
    Each
    Levels with Glow-In-The-Dark Vials
    9"3/8"1 13/16"0.132"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"111PlasticAluminum
    Orange00000000000000
     
    Pitch-Measuring Levels with LED Vials
    9"3/4"1 3/8"0.126"/1 ft., 36 min/0.1"211PlasticAluminum
    Black1/8"NoAAA2000000000000
     

    Pipe and Conduit Bending Levels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Levels. Pipe and Conduit Bending Levels, Straight.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Levels. Pipe and Conduit Bending Levels, Triangle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Levels. Pipe and Conduit Bending Levels, U-Shape.

    Straight

    Triangle

    U-Shape

    Confidently shape pipe and conduit with these levels. With vials at 30°, 45°, 90° and other angles, you can make sure your bends are consistent as you create them, instead of needing to check afterwards. All are magnetic, so they'll stay attached as you bend and make adjustments.
    Straight—Straight levels have four vials to measure 30°, 45°, or 90° angles. A thumb screw secures these levels to the end of your pipe or conduit, so you can make sure the bends you create are level.
    Triangle—Triangular levels have two vials to measure 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° angles.
    U-Shape—U-shaped levels have one vial and several machined edges to measure 0°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° angles.
    No. of Vials
    Housing
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Sensitivity
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    45°
    30°
    Vial
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Straight
     
    Magnetic/Screw-On Levels
    5 1/2"3/4"1 1/2"1111PlasticAluminum
    Green0000000000000
     
    Triangle
     
    Magnetic Levels
    3"1 3/4"3 1/2"11PlasticSteelBlack000000000000
     
    U-Shape
     
    Magnetic Levels
    2 1/2"1"2"0.157"/1 ft., 45 min/0.1"1PlasticAluminum
    Red000000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Levels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Levels. Heavy Duty Levels.
    These sturdy levels last longer than typical levels, even if you use them frequently. With four solid sides that form a box shape, they stay flat on surfaces without wobbling and won’t twist or deform over time. The aluminum housing and durable plastic vial won't crack if you step on them or drop them off a ladder or tool tray.
    Levels with Ruler—Align and measure surfaces without having to switch tools.
    Levels with Center-Finding Ruler—Quickly locate the center of your workpiece without any math. These levels have graduation marks that start at zero in the middle of the level. Just align them so that the increments are the same on both sides of the object you’re measuring —zero marks your center.
    No. of Vials
    Housing
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Sensitivity
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    45°
    Vial
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Each
    Levels with Ruler
    24"1"2 3/8"0.006"/1 ft., 1 min/0.1"111PlasticAluminum
    Red1/16" (1")00000000000000
    48"1"2 3/8"0.006"/1 ft., 1 min/0.1"111PlasticAluminum
    Red1/16" (1")0000000000000
     
    Levels with Center-Finding Ruler
    24"1"2"0.006"/1 ft., 1 min/0.1"12PlasticAluminum
    Yellow1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")0000000000000
    48"1"2"0.006"/1 ft., 1 min/0.1"12PlasticAluminum
    Yellow1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")00000000000000
     

    Multiple Dot Laser Levels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Laser Levels. Multiple Dot Laser Levels.
    Project accurate level references onto walls and ceilings to hang light fixtures or install pipe. These lasers have four vials to verify the level, plumb, and square reference points are accurate. Because they’re red, the lasers are best viewed indoors. They have a screw-on mount to secure to a tripod, or you can use the magnetic base to stick them to equipment for quick checks. A V-groove on the body creates stability on curved surfaces, such as pipe or conduit. They’re powered by disposable batteries, so they’re portable and easy to use when you’re not near an outlet.
    Overall
    No. of Vials
    Mounting
    Holes
    Batteries
    No. of
    Dots
    Max. Laser
    Distance, ft.
    Leveling and Aligning
    Accuracy
    Dot Size @
    Distance
    Laser Class
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    45°
    Cross
    Check
    Includes
    Sensitivity
    Mount Type
    No.
    of
    Thread
    Size
    Included
    No.
    Req.
    Type
    Size
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Red Laser
    3100-1/8" to 1/8" @ 50 ft.1/4" @ 50 ft.FDA Class IIIa640 to 6609 1/2"1"2 1/4"1111Laser Mount0.133"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"Screw On, Magnetic Base11/4"-20
    Yes3DisposableAAPouch0000000000000
     

    Adjustable Dot-to-Line Laser Levels

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Laser Levels. Adjustable Dot-to-Line Laser Levels.
    Twist the head to switch between a dot, a horizontal line, or a vertical line. These lasers project accurate level references onto walls, ceilings, and equipment. The laser is red and is best viewed indoors.
    When a single point of reference is enough, use a dot. Lines give you an extended reference, so you can level several objects without moving the laser. For stability, mount these lasers to a tripod (sold separately), or attach the magnetic base to a metal surface.
    Strap Mount—Lasers with a strap mount can also be secured to nonmagnetic surfaces.
    Size
    Overall
    No. of Vials
    Mounting
    Holes
    Leveling and Aligning
    Accuracy
    Max. Laser
    Distance, ft.
    Dot @
    Distance
    Line @
    Distance
    Laser Class
    Wavelength
    Range, nm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    45°
    Cross
    Check
    Sensitivity
    Mount Type
    No.
    of
    Thread
    Size
    Magnet
    Material
    Batteries
    Included
    Each
    -1/8" to 1/8" @ 50 ft.1001/4" @ 50 ft.1/4" @ 50 ft.FDA Class IIIa640 to 6607 3/8"1"2"1110.133"/1 ft., 38 min/0.1"Strap, Screw On, Magnetic Base11/4"-20
    NeodymiumYes0000000000000
    -1/8" to 1/8" @ 50 ft.1005/16" @ 50 ft.3/8" @ 50 ft.FDA Class IIIa640 to 6608"1 1/4"3 1/2"11110.126"/1 ft., 36 min/0.1"Screw On, Magnetic Base11/4"-20
    NeodymiumYes000000000000
    Tripods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tripods.
    Ht.
    For Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Material
    Each
    16" to 51"1/4"-20Aluminum0000000000000

    Single Dot Laser Levels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Laser Levels. Single Dot Laser Levels.
    Verify your installation is level using a single reference point. These green lasers appear up to 10 times brighter than red lasers for visibility from farther away and in brightly lit areas, including outdoors. Five bubble vials confirm level, plumb, and a specific angle. One vial is a pitch gauge, which shows slope in 1/8" increments to help check drainage. For quick and easy mounting, these levels have a magnetic base. It's strong enough to hold even on vibrating equipment.
    Overall
    No. of Vials
    Batteries
    No. of
    Dots
    Max. Laser
    Distance, ft.
    Leveling and Aligning
    Accuracy
    Dot Size @
    Distance
    Laser Class
    Wavelength,
    nm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    30°
    45°
    Sensitivity
    Mount Type
    Pitch Increments
    per ft.
    Magnet
    Material
    Included
    No.
    Req.
    Type
    Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Green Laser
    1200-1/8" to 1/8" @ 100 ft.3/16" @ 50 ft.FDA Class II510 to 5308"3/4"2 1/4"21110.125"/1 ft., 36 min/0.1"Magnetic Base1/8"NeodymiumNo2DisposableAAIP54
    00000000000000
     
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