Correct. A level that reads the same when spun end to end is dead on. The only
other difference is sensitivity. They can vary the amount of curvature in the
tube to make the level more or less sensitive. Some might read level just
because you are in the ballpark whereas others will be very particular. That
means two levels that read different could still be accurate according to the
spin test, and yet read different.



"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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I just try the level, and then turn it end fo rend, and see if it reads the
same.

I use my 24 inch level quite a lot while installing furnaces. that and a
sharpie, can mark a level line on a duct. Just the cats nuts for installing
Aprilaires.

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"Roger" wrote in message
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What would be a good 24" level for doing small around the home projects?
Any preference as to aluminum or polycast plastic? Thanks in advance for
any
suggestions.

My first and most useful level was a 24". Later a 12" or less, most recently
a 48". Aluminum is generally better, and can be used more conveniently as a
straight-edge to mark your work, altho Aluminum can leave marks on
walls.Don't try to save money. I got a top of the line Craftsman 40 yrs ago
and it works fine today. Once you decide on a model, take all the stock off
the shelf, find a place that measures level, then pile 4 or 5 levels on top
of that one to check agreement for both vertical and horizontal. There is
often at least one that tells its own story, has probably been slammed, and
should be rejected.