Festool levels

[TomLeach1986]

Hi guys where can I get these from in the uk I seriously need these in my life

 

[neeleman]

They were one time only tools from a few years ago.
Not available any more only at ebay and the prices go sky high.

BTW. they were copies of Stabila levels with some minor changes.

 

[scary]

Why?! WHY?!! I just dont get why they dont have obvious things in their line

 

[bobfog]

Why?! WHY?!! I just dont get why they dont have obvious things in their line

Because, BECAUSE, Festool are primarily a power tool manufacturer. Also as pointed out, these levels are Stabila rebrands, so if you want them, just get them from Stabila. The only reason to want them in Festool guise is if you value the name on your tools more than their functionality!

 

[TomLeach1986]

I've got the same ones in stabila just wanted a festool set I'm trying to get all my kit grey and green as it's food for my OCD

 

[demographic]

Buy a Stabila, paint it. Get on with yer life whilst marvelling at your new found Festool levels.

 

[DB10]

Buy a Stabila, paint it. Get on with yer life whilst marvelling at your new found Festool levels.

That's funny, Best thing about Stabila levells being bright yellow is I only trip over them a few times a day rather than all day. [wink]

 

[ear3]

How much were the Festool branded Stabila  levels originally sold for?

 

[NHSP759]

I got the 48" lit one at a local hardware store last year that was covered in dust still in the plastic wrap. Awesome!

 

[BBuild]

How much were the Festool branded Stabila  levels originally sold for?

$150. I think I paid $120 for my lighted 4' after it was discontinued.

 

[deepcreek]

I have so many different Stabila levels that I use all the time that my Festool lighted 48 installers level is still new in the box.

May need to think about selling it to a collector.

 

[demographic]

Whilst on the subject of levels though...

What lengths do you lot use most?
I'm a carpenter and only really use three lengths.
1800mm for door casings/lining legs.
600mm for casing/lining heads.
250mm boat level for short stuff.
Then a laser level (PLS180) for going round a room, foundations whatever.

I find the 900mm, 1000mm and 1200 mm levels to be pretty much the wrong size for most things and just a waste of van space.

Bricklayers seem to like carrying the 900mm ones about in a bucket but I've not seem much evidence that they know how to use em

 

[scary]

I have so many different Stabila levels that I use all the time that my Festool lighted 48 installers level is still new in the box.
Im just right across the way in Phoenix
May need to think about selling it to a collector.

 

[neeleman]

There's a LEV 1400 on ebay Germany.
Hurry up because it ends today at 15:52.
Until now the bidding reaches €171.

 

[GregBradley]

I'm sorry, but the dark color is a downgrade compared to Stabila's bright yellow. They are tools, not collector items.

 

[jethreaux]

Help a newbie out, please. What makes Festool or Stabila levels better than other levels?

 

[bobfog]

Help a newbie out, please. What makes Festool or Stabila levels better than other levels?

Stabila are a German company and traditionally have been the go to brand for accurate and rugged levels. However these days they're just another player in the market, no better and no worse.

I have a few of their levels but I also have some Stanley FATMAX which are equally as good. I wouldn't worry or obsess over levels, there's enough to spend our money on without getting elitist about such a basic tool!

 

[waho6o9]

Innovation rocks, I like the new Stabila R levels

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[Cheese]

Help a newbie out, please. What makes Festool or Stabila levels better than other levels?

Actually, Stabila is a pretty innovative company and that's the reason they shine along with their attention to detail, accuracy and robustness.

Before Stabila, the vials were made from glass and retained with small screws. Stabila manufactured the vials from acrylic and epoxied them into the level.
Stabila was the first manufacturer to rate accuracy the same whether the level was used right side up or upside down.
Stabila was one of, if not the first, to really embrace using aluminum extrusions for the level body.
Stabila was first to come out with a laser level (over 20+) years ago, the first to implement magnets into the level, the first to put  illuminated vials in a level. The list goes on...

As far as the Festool level manufactured by Stabila goes, the best features are the integrated measuring scale on the top surface and the illuminated vials.

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[WastedP]

Help a newbie out, please. What makes Festool or Stabila levels better than other levels?

The non-adjustable, guaranteed for life vials.  I have dropped the four footer from the top of a run of cabinets onto concrete in just about every direction possible with no loss in accuracy.  I had one stolen out of my truck, only to get it back two months later in the PD's evidence room.  The same level was stolen a decade later off a jobsite by some steel building guys that swore it was theirs.  I am fairly confident that it is still accurate.

The removable/replaceable plastic endcaps are nice.

I had a torpedo level that went out of level after a month or so.  I took it back to the shop I bought it from, and they sent it back to Stabila.  Stabila sent back the newer, nicer model, so bonus points for customer service.