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12-18-2007, 11:47 PM
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Which level to buy
My cheap johnson level broke so I need to buy a new one.
I have been trying to decide between the Stabila 25200 and the Greenlee L107.
Stabila 25200
Greenlee L107
Anybody have experience with either? Any other torpedo level recommendations?
- Kevin
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12-18-2007, 11:53 PM
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Burger Flipper
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I own the greenlee. It has given me no problems at all. Survived a few drops too!
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12-19-2007, 12:05 AM
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newbie sparks
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i've got the smaller greenlee level and i love it. super strong magnets and built to last, its "fallen" from at least 10 feet with no damage.
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12-19-2007, 12:38 AM
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12-19-2007, 07:48 AM
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Stabila, Greenlee, Checkpoint. (The Greenlee is a Checkpoint clone)
Take your pick. 
I have the Stabila, and really want the Checkpoint. NICE Stuff!
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12-19-2007, 02:50 PM
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Electrical Technician
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I use the STABILA 70TMW its magnetic also for clinging to steelwork etc.
seems very acurate as well.
Chris
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12-19-2007, 08:38 PM
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That would be pretty cool if it had a cast aluminum frame
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12-19-2007, 09:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kkelter
That would be pretty cool if it had a cast aluminum frame
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Level Edge Material: Metal
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Pretty cool, not bad for $25. Looks pretty bulky though. It'd be good for the house, I wouldn't want to take it on the job.
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12-19-2007, 09:42 PM
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The edge may be metal but the case and everything else is plastic.
..yeah, definetely not durable enough for a job.
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12-19-2007, 09:53 PM
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I have one of those made by Dana (Spicer). Very handy thing to have around.
Great for setting up pinion angle on a rear end and for setting up drivetrain geometry.
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12-20-2007, 11:12 PM
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"A" inside wireman
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I have both of the Greenlee levels but I saw the Stanley Fat Max that my apprentice just got that is over $10 less in price and much more beefy.
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12-21-2007, 12:23 AM
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I also have both greenlee levels and am very pleased..
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12-21-2007, 09:40 PM
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The problem with the smaller of the Greenlee levels is that it is too short for most pockets. I'll have to go reaching around in there looking like I'm picking my seat. As it has been said, the larger, Checkpoint knockoff is a nicer size and heft.
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12-22-2007, 09:27 AM
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"A" inside wireman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goose134
The problem with the smaller of the Greenlee levels is that it is too short for most pockets. I'll have to go reaching around in there looking like I'm picking my seat. As it has been said, the larger, Checkpoint knockoff is a nicer size and heft.
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I keep mine in a pouch pocket so it's easy to get at. I think it is the best for accurate tube bending and setting handy boxes and sensors. The larger one is good overall.
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12-29-2007, 09:55 PM
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Just got the Greenlee mini level. It's very nice. The magnets are very strong so it doesn't slip down when you've got it on the side of something. Very light, don't even know it's there when carrying it. http://www.mygreenlee.com/Products/m...c_number=11617
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12-29-2007, 11:45 PM
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the greenlee.
I always like a 30º bubble and a 45º bubble.
Neo magnets are a must.
since checkpoint had such a problem with their vials coming loose and the greenlee was referred to as a clone, any chance it is made by checkpoint and suffers the same problems?
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12-30-2007, 12:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nap
the greenlee.
I always like a 30º bubble and a 45º bubble.
Neo magnets are a must.
since checkpoint had such a problem with their vials coming loose and the greenlee was referred to as a clone, any chance it is made by checkpoint and suffers the same problems?
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I've had my Greenlee level 9 months or so, and had no problems.
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12-31-2007, 04:17 AM
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i also have the mini greenlee level and my boss has the fullsize their great way better then my old torpedo which had barly a magnet at all
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01-07-2008, 03:01 AM
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Sparky
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Greenlee mini is nice, but they are the same as Checkpoint, and Checkpoint is the same quality and usually at least $10 cheaper.
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