Johnson knows levels have been around for hundreds of years but that doesn't mean common knowledge is always common.  In "How Levels Work", you will find descriptions for the most common types of levels.

Wood Levels | Spirit Levels

Wood Level Overview The wood level has been around for over 100 years. Over the last 15 years in the U.S. however, there are fewer wood levels sold as professionals begin replacing wood levels with box beam levels. Wood levels can be made either of a solid piece of wood, like birch or mahogany, or...

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I-Beam Levels

I-Beam Level Overview I-Beam levels got their name from their shape; if you look at the level on its end, you can see it looks like the letter "i".  I-beam levels are made out of aluminum but their weight can very from a very thick and sturdy construction to a lighter gauge aluminum.  Typ...

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Spirit Levels Vials, Pitch Level Vials, Bubble Level Vials

The heart of any level is the vial.  And without a strong heart, it doesn’t matter how strong your body is, you will not be effective.  This article is all about spirit level vials, pitch level vials and bubble level vials. Typically levels are referred to as spirit levels or bubble...

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Spirit Level Information

There are many manufactures of spirit levels including Johnson Level, Empire Level, Stabila and Stanley or Stanley/Bostitch, to name the most well known brands. But despite the different makers, a spirit levels use and features are roughly the same. A Spirit Level is a tool used to indicate how para...

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Box Levels | Box Beam Levels

Box Beam Level Overview Box beam levels or box levels are a type of spirit level and are called such because of the shape of the level frame. If you were to cut the box level in half, you would see the aluminum is formed (extruded) in the shape of a rectangle(or box)and is generally hollow in the m...

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Levels 101: Spirit Level Vial Quiz

Questions Q1: Why is a level called a spirit level? What is a spirit level? Q2: Is the shape of the level vial a cylinder shape or a barrel shape? Q3: How big is the bubble in the level? Q4: What is the bubble in the spirit level or bubble level made of? Q5: Why do some levels, particularly woo...

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Q&A on Levels

Q:  Does the Johnson Level & Tool limited warranty apply to items purchased on on-line auction sites such as e-Bay?A:  No. Our warranty states "Seller extends the following limited warranty to the initial purchaser and first end-user only..." We consider anything sold on auct...

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