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Johnson Level and Tool has always made quality tools using high-end materials and manufacturing processes. Now with their EZ Read™ line they are making use of the properties of contrast to make commonly used layout tools easier to read in the wide variety of lighting conditions we find ourselv...

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A couple of years ago Johnson Level first introduced their bamboo levels. Bamboo is advantageous to use for a number of reasons including strength and sustainability, so is it any wonder that they have decided to introduce a line of T-Bevels and Try-Squares that use the fast growing grass? There ar...

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Johnson has come out with a couple of new torpedo levels designed to meet the specific needs of tradesmen. These 6-inch and 9-inch levels are not your typical plastic torpedo levels but instead are machined out of solid aluminum and offer other professional features. They might be called levels, bu...

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If you hang alot of pictures or install appliances here’s a simple, hands free level tool to make your job easier. It’s called the Picture Perfect Level, and it’s made by Johnson Level. Johnson Perfect Picture Level The Perfect Picture Level is a lightweight ninety degree level ...

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OK. Let’s get this out of the way up front. I know that the Johnson Red Beam Industrial Magnetic Pulley (Sheave) Alignment Laser (Model: 40-6200) is not for everyone in woodworking or metalworking. However, considering that we have “weekend woodworkers” with CNC routers, CNC engrav...

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Johnson Contour Gauge In the remodeling world I often get called in to alter or build something new in an older home. In these situations the homeowner usually wants the new moldings and details to match the older moldings. Sometimes this is easy and other times it’s not. In almost every cas...

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Johnson Level Review Mike is one of the carpenters that works for Steve Wartman at Wartman Home Improvements. As I shadowed Steve’s crew during the shed build, I noticed that Mike always kept a tape measure, pencil, utility knife and level close at hand. He’s used an Empire level for se...

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Johnson Level Review Mike is one of the carpenters that works for Steve Wartman at Wartman Home Improvements. As I shadowed Steve’s crew during the shed build, I noticed that Mike always kept a tape measure, pencil, utility knife and level close at hand. He’s used an Empire level for se...

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Johnson Level sent us their fastest growing level for a review. By “fastest growing”, I don’t necessarily mean market share. I’m talking literally here. Johnson has a new line of levels made out of bamboo (which, by the way, is technically a grass and grows insanely fast). We...

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I recently learned that what I’ve always called a Johnson Speed Square is officially called a Johnson 7 Inch Johnny Square. The Johnny Square was named after Johnny Wong a builder and carpenter who helped test and develop the square in the field. As long as I can remember I’ve always ow...

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Dan (host):  Hey guys its Dan with tools in action.  We are at the national hardware show 2011 hardware show and were here with one of our favorite level makers Johnson.  We are here with Amanda and Jim and Jim is going to walk you through some of the new products th...

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Note from Johnson Level: Johnson Level offers a variety of quality, durable and and reliable measuring tools.  The following review explains how Johnson Level's measuring tools are a great value and deliver the same, or better, results than the more expensive brands.  This review covers ...

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Transit Levels A transit level is an optical instrument, or a telescope, complete with a built-in spirit level that is mounted on a tripod. Transit levels are used mainly for surveying and building, but they can be used to determine the relative position of lines and objects as well. Transit levels...

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Theodolites A theodolite is a precision instrument used for measuring angles both horizontally and vertically.  Theodolites can rotate along their horizontal axis as well as their vertical axis.  Theodolites have a lot in common with transits.  A transit is a surveying instrument tha...

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Story Pole A story pole, is the simplest type of leveling rod. Story poles are constructed as needed on job sites and simply consist of only the measurements that are needed for the job. Story poles should be constructed of a sturdy material such as lumber and construction netting; they should also...

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Grade Rod A Grade Rod or leveling rod, is a graduated rod used to determine differences in elevation. Grade Rods can be used with surveyor, optical and laser levels. Grade Rods can be made up of several different materials; however, the most common are made out of: Wood Plastic Fiberglass G...

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Automatic laser levels, or self-leveling instruments, have become a much more common optical instrument on construction sites. These levels are replacing alternatives, such as builder's levels, because they are easier to use and quicker to set up. Automatic laser levels remain level and accurate no ...

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A tripod is a three-legged stand, important in providing the foundation for laser levels and other leveling instruments such as: rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels, builder's levels, transit levels, automatic levels and even sometimes torpedo laser levels. Most laser level ma...

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A builder's level is used in the construction field to set up level points and to check elevations. It is an optical instrument used mainly in surveying and building but is also useful for transferring, setting, or measuring horizontal levels. The tripod the builder's level is being set up on must b...

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Product Review: Johnson Takes On The Tape Measure The search for the perfect tape measure is no small task. I have yet to find one that I am 100% happy with and have been on a never ending search ever since I started working in construction. For the longest time it seems as though manufacturers ...

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With more than 60 years of developing solutions to help professional tradesmen improve their work, Johnson Level products are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them work more accurately, more quickly and more reliably. Over the years, we have built a comprehensive portfolio of leveling, mar...

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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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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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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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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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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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Rotary laser levels are used for construction projects indoors to shoot a 360-degree horizontal or vertical beam around a room, or outdoors to be used with a laser detector and grade rod for excavation for both digging down or building up. There are a variety of rotary laser levels to choose from. A...

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Learn how to repair and clean your deck and replace deck posts with Fox 6 Milwaukee's Ask Gus. Gus uses Johnson Level's 60-275 Deck-Mate Professional Board Spacing Tool to demonstrate how to replace deck boards, and Johnson Level's 175-M Post Level to demonstrate checking plumb and level...

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This video is an outdoor application of the 40-6522 electronic self-leveling horizontal rotary laser level on a construction jobsite for establishing a horizontal and vertical plane to frame in a window.  The 40-6522 laser level can also be used indoors with similar applications for interior fr...

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Here, Johnson Level demonstrates using the 40-6535 electronic self-leveling rotary laser level on a construction jobsite for establishing a grade from either a known point of elevation or the height of the instrument. Finding elevations is important to grading, excavation and building up. Johnson Le...

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Johnson Level demonstrates using the 40-6537 electronic self-leveling rotary laser level on a construction jobsite for establishing a grade from either a known point of elevation or the height of the instrument. Finding elevations is important to grading, excavation and building up.VIDEO SCRIPT ...

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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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Using a 26X Automatic Level Model #40-6926 (optical instrument / transit level) to install and align a rail system for a movable, high-tech steel cutting tool. The project includes the use of a grade rod to sight the rail system's height and a heavy duty tripod to hold the transit at a steady an...

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Dot Lasers 40-6680  40-6670                    40-6675                      &nbs...

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Line Lasers  40-6662                  In-process  40-6602In-process  40-6640   40-091240-0921In-process  40-6616In-process   40-660040-6610 Obsolete/Please call Customer Servi...

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Digital Levels   40-6028       40-6048                 Replace per Service Policy   40-6060 Replace per Service Policy   40-6080 Replace per Ser...

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Optical Instruments  40-6926   40-6900   40-6910                                      ...

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Although the spirit level or bubble level is relatively new considering the history of man, the concept of level and plumb, or a tool that levels, has been around for ages. Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt was one of the first civilizations to have solved many problems of construction as evidenced by t...

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 40-6580Return to Johnson for Service 40-654040-6545   40-6522  40-6537  40-6535  40-652740-6532   40-6543  40-651540-651640-6517                ...

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Accurate Measuring: Fast & Easy How many times have you stood there thinking "How am I going to take this measurement by myself?" Often this situation will generate an inaccurate measurement and usually frustration will lead an unsafe situation. The Johnson Laser Distance Measure (model # 40-60...

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Magnetic Pulley (Sheave) Alignment Defined All Johnson pulley (sheave) alignment systems are accurate enough to exceed belt manufactures' recommendations for drive belt alignment. This includes Standard V, Synchronous, Polyflex® and Micro-V® belts that should be aligned within ¼°...

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Construction & Building Contractors See how contractors buidling homes and offices use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels, torpedo laser levels and optical levels. Application Rotary Laser Levels Line Laser Levels Dot Laser Levels Torpedo Laser...

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Electricians See how electricians can use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels and torpedo laser levels for electrical jobs.  Since optical levels are used to level over long distances, generally, they will not be used by an electrician, indoors. Application R...

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Homeowners & Decorators See how homeowners and decorators use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels and torpedo laser levels.  Since optical levels are mainly used in leveling over longer distances, optical levels are not commonly used by homeowners indoors. App...

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Finish Carpenters See how finish carpenters use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels and torpedo laser levels.  Since optical levels are used for leveling over longer distances, finish carpenters will not find a need for them indoors. Application Rotary Laser ...

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Deck Builders See how contractors who build decks use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels and torpedo laser levels. Application Rotary Laser Levels Line Laser Levels Dot Laser Levels Torpedo Laser Levels Optical Laser Levels Level Floo...

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Other End-Users The number of end-users and possible projects are really too many to mention.  Below are some examples of other professionals, such as road builders, masons and farmers who use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels, torpedo laser levels and optical levels. ...

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Pre-Construction Contractors See how contractors who do site preparation and pre-construction work for a new building or home use rotary laser levels, line laser levels, dot laser levels, torpedo laser levels and optical levels. Application Rotary Laser Levels Line Laser Levels ...

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Excerpt From:  THE WORKING TOOLS OF THE CRAFT, CHAPTER V, MASONIC ESSAYS (1998), W.M. DON FALCONER, THE CRAFT As a working tool of an operative mason, the level is used to set all required points to the same level on a construction site. From this is derived its symbolic interpretation, which ...

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Excerpt From:  THE WORKING TOOLS OF THE CRAFT, CHAPTER V, MASONIC ESSAYS (1998), W.M. DON FALCONER, THE CRAFT Plumb lines and plumb rules are implements used to determine a vertical plane, often called plummets in the scriptures. Each depends upon a line from which a heavy plumb bob is suspend...

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