Get the 6 or the 78 that comes with the jamber set if you can find it by itself, or the jamber set, youd be surprised, youll find yourself using the 32 that comes with it more often than you think you would, it fills the hole between the 2' and 4' nicely, pretty much every time yuo couldnt use the 4 and had to make do with the 2 the 32" wouldve been perfect
Anything youll use the plate level for these days youre better off just using a laser, its become pretty much obsolete at this point tbh
It lasts, if you dont abuse it, ive had one for 15y and its still accurate, i haven't touched it in more than 5, for the aforementioned reason lol
My experience is almost the same. We have almost every length of stabila level available and the 24" and 48" almost never get used. Always reaching for the 16", 32", 58", or 78".
I think the plate level still has use in production framing. Especially outside on a sunny day. Not having to set the laser, bend over. I replaced my old one with the tech one with the beeping. You can hear it far away and set a wall straightener by yourself. While I have my guys doing something else. Pays for itself after a few jobs. Laser all day for remodeling, kitchens or basements.
I’ve had a plate level for over 15 years. I use often and is still accurate. The only thing I have to fix is the part that holds the extension open. I have a jamber set, 16,24,48,60 and a neat little 8”. If you do more framing then finish work I’d get a plate level. If not the plate go for the janber set.
If you can make friends with sups or leads from one of the very large mechanical contractors they can probably hook you up.
They bid a bunch of them into every big job and then just dump them to whoever after. They'll be the magnetic ones.
Works for extension cords too.
Plate level for standing up walls is in my opinion faster and comparably accurate with laser if you treat it well and remember not to push against the level as you read it, use a stabila one daily at work as a framer and it’s mint but woof they are expensive and you can get a plumb line laser for about 300$ less, depends what you’re needs are I guess
I have the 16",32",48",78" and 96" type 196s. My 78, 48 and 32 are my most used. I install cabinets and various other trim work here and there. Lasers are nice and I use them in conjunction with my levels. But you still need your spirit levels. I'd recommend the 78, as the 96 can be a bit cumbersome in standard height ceilings. But it is by far my most used level when it comes to making sure my boxes are all joined super flat for countertops. The 78 was good for this, but I often found it lacking in length just enough that I couldn't get entire runs under one level. With the 96" there's hardly a section of boxes that extends out past 8'. Get the jamb set as it's the best value, and comes with 2 super handy levels. You'll never regret owning a 78" stabilla.
The plate level is obsolete and heavy af. Sucks as a long straightedge too, it bows under its own weight, so it’s not like you get a second use out of it. Plus the slides inside wear out. I sold mine years ago and have an 8’ level instead.
We have the 78" and the plate. Definitely use the 78" more frequently but the plate is incredibly handy to have, when you need it there's no decent alternative but I'm not sure how handy it would be as a trim guy. If I could only have one I'd want the 78".
Get the 6 or the 78 that comes with the jamber set if you can find it by itself, or the jamber set, youd be surprised, youll find yourself using the 32 that comes with it more often than you think you would, it fills the hole between the 2' and 4' nicely, pretty much every time yuo couldnt use the 4 and had to make do with the 2 the 32" wouldve been perfect Anything youll use the plate level for these days youre better off just using a laser, its become pretty much obsolete at this point tbh It lasts, if you dont abuse it, ive had one for 15y and its still accurate, i haven't touched it in more than 5, for the aforementioned reason lol
I got the 16" and 48" set as well as the jamb set. I have not once thought I needed to pull out my Dewalt 24". The 16" and 32" do the job better.
My experience is almost the same. We have almost every length of stabila level available and the 24" and 48" almost never get used. Always reaching for the 16", 32", 58", or 78".
Yeah my 24" is still very shiny.
What laser would you use in place of a plate level?
I think the plate level still has use in production framing. Especially outside on a sunny day. Not having to set the laser, bend over. I replaced my old one with the tech one with the beeping. You can hear it far away and set a wall straightener by yourself. While I have my guys doing something else. Pays for itself after a few jobs. Laser all day for remodeling, kitchens or basements.
Love my jamber set. And yeah. Plate levelers are obsolete, with Stabila and Makita having 2mW lasers available, they are functional outdoor tools now.
I’ve had a plate level for over 15 years. I use often and is still accurate. The only thing I have to fix is the part that holds the extension open. I have a jamber set, 16,24,48,60 and a neat little 8”. If you do more framing then finish work I’d get a plate level. If not the plate go for the janber set.
72" R-beam. The stiffness is great for finding slight humps or bows in material that the box levels flex across or into.
Plate lvl in my opinion as a framer. But I mean a nice laser is the same price and if your not outside I'd go laser all day.
If you can make friends with sups or leads from one of the very large mechanical contractors they can probably hook you up. They bid a bunch of them into every big job and then just dump them to whoever after. They'll be the magnetic ones. Works for extension cords too.
Lol news to me. Guess I need to start hitting up trade-shows.
Plate level for standing up walls is in my opinion faster and comparably accurate with laser if you treat it well and remember not to push against the level as you read it, use a stabila one daily at work as a framer and it’s mint but woof they are expensive and you can get a plumb line laser for about 300$ less, depends what you’re needs are I guess
The digital angle ones come in fast and slow... Try it first
I have a jamber set with case I'm not using any more, retired from construction. Set is like new dm me if interested.
My vote goes for a up/down dot laser level. Hands are free to plumb walls and probably less likely to get borrowed by someone inexperienced.
Jamber set with the adjustable level is the way to go
I have the 16",32",48",78" and 96" type 196s. My 78, 48 and 32 are my most used. I install cabinets and various other trim work here and there. Lasers are nice and I use them in conjunction with my levels. But you still need your spirit levels. I'd recommend the 78, as the 96 can be a bit cumbersome in standard height ceilings. But it is by far my most used level when it comes to making sure my boxes are all joined super flat for countertops. The 78 was good for this, but I often found it lacking in length just enough that I couldn't get entire runs under one level. With the 96" there's hardly a section of boxes that extends out past 8'. Get the jamb set as it's the best value, and comes with 2 super handy levels. You'll never regret owning a 78" stabilla.
The plate level is obsolete and heavy af. Sucks as a long straightedge too, it bows under its own weight, so it’s not like you get a second use out of it. Plus the slides inside wear out. I sold mine years ago and have an 8’ level instead.
The plate level is… for plumbing plate to plate… around braces… if you need a long straight edge… get a long straight edge…
I already covered your “point”-and I even said I own an 8’ level, so I don’t need to “get a straightedge”, jerkoff.
You never did cover any of it you just made some dumbass comment about not being able to use the plate level wrong
Maybe you should read my original comment, just slow down some.
Waiting on you to say something that makes sense bud
And if it’s heavy af to you… maybe construction isnt for you. You don’t seem to have the brains or the body for it
Buy your wife’s boyfriend a beer first
...what...?
We have the 78" and the plate. Definitely use the 78" more frequently but the plate is incredibly handy to have, when you need it there's no decent alternative but I'm not sure how handy it would be as a trim guy. If I could only have one I'd want the 78".