Toolfair #2 - Stabila Precise Measurement

Another one of Robin's favourite brands, STABILA. Find out why they're so popular with trades.
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More from Stabila
Standard spirit levels
The best quality will prove its worth. Sooner or later. Every craftsman knows that not everything runs smoothly on the construction site. How good it is then when you can rely on the fact that your tools will not let you down when you need them. Just imagine: your spirit level falls from the scaffold and, after a hard bang, it works just as accurately as it did on the first day. That is STABILA quality! STABILA spirit levels are constructed with a fixed moulded vial which measures absolutely accurately even under demanding conditions - no readjustment necessary. For this reason craftsmen worldwide trust our spirit levels. At STABILA, every craftsman finds the right spirit level: depending on his requirements and application needs - light or tough, short or long, up to and including special spirit levels which are intended completely for one trade.
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[@mattystewart8]

“Do you know what a ratchet is? A little bit bigger than a mouse shit” thats got me doubled over in tears. Brilliant

[@yensabi]

I Think I'll buy the wife a new 6' Stabila level for xmas.......😀 Great review guys , I could spend all night watching these.....👍

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Go for the shorter one... it'll give you a sporting chance as you run from her ! 😂

[@raysmith1992]

I am a sparky and my Stabila 600mm torpedo level is about 35 years ago and is still spot on, I had it repaired by Stabila when my apprentice used it as a lever.

[@Abcd-hr9ot]

Have d apprentice taken out n flogged

[@davehodges2361]

My first proper level was a stabila about 27 years ago. I've had many other levels come and go since then, but the stabila is still going strong!

[@ABH313]

That Stabila salesman deserves a raise

[@sandervandijk2373]

This is why i watch this Chanel, cool tools an good Tips and tricks. Thanx

[@simonelliott7570]

Had my 6ft stabila for over 10 years now it’s still spot on while my mates have been through several fat max

[@Spurgle]

same my stabilia set is now 14 years old. and im finally going to replace it as the 2ft level is a bit battered but still true. going to get my self a new set and hand the old ones down to a apprentice on the firm

[@andyhello23]

Nice how you do well together, and both of you have different qualities, that make you go well together.

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Andy. It's great fun and I really enjoy working with Roger and Dylan!

[@anksunamen]

My grandfather had a job collecting goldfish farts for spirit levels. ..Really though, very interesting video..

[@Littlelamb2023]

that made me chuckle, thanks ;-)

[@Filmchippy]

I've used stabila levels ever since I was an apprentice. A few years ago I made the mistake of buying a Stanley 6ft as it was much cheaper and seemed as good. After only a few weeks it was way out of level. I went straight back to using Stabila

[@mastercarpenterltd]

Same here

[@Rosscoff2000]

I like the modern little electronic digital level meters. Really handy that they can be recalibrated in seconds for certainty, and can read out in degrees or fall gradient. Of course on rougher surfaces you still need to attach them to a long straight edge - a good use for a stabila level!

[@dannybarker3943]

Great video lads. I honestly never thought that much went into making a spirit level. Bet the guy from Stabila is a right laugh at BBQ's 🤣

[@scottjohnson3226]

Thanks for the quality information! I will look into the STABILA brand, and what all they have to offer.

[@ThePhilandPam]

Damn, should have bought Stabila, everywhere I go it’s Stabila 😬 great vid guys 👍

[@mrkrause3]

Great job!

[@josephdestaubin7426]

Nothing beats a water level, except perhaps a Stabila.

[@BischBaschBosch]

I've had pretty good experience with Stabila levels. It's good kit. Also use the Stanley Fatmax Extreme levels. One detail on the Fatmax I like over Stabila (and just about any other brand other than engineering levels) is the vial. On the Fatmax Extreme's, the markings on the vial precisely meet the edge of the bubble. Makes spotting level on the fly much easier. Most other brands, there's a little gap between markings and the bubble when level. Much harder to gauge accurately.

[@markrainford1219]

Except on my Stanley level where the bubble on one end just keeps growing. Fun to watch the look on peoples' faces when they ask to borrow your level for a second though.

[@zedman442]

1.412 just rolls off the tongue lol. I have to admit Stabila is the go to guy for levels. The Stabila guy seems to be a knowledgeable rep you don't get many just salesmen.

[@sparx2391]

My dad was a bricklayer and would only use stabila, I've still got his stabila girder level.

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Has to be the best levels going I have mine ones for over fifteen years and are still spot on . Might be an idea to show how to check your levels for through .I do mine every time I start a new job . enjoyed the vids very well produced 👍🇮🇪

[@SkillBuilder]

We have that video

[@saltys5528]

I'm a carpentry apprentice at 16, i know I'm going to get stablia in the near future.

[@ukconstruction]

It's a worthwhile investment in your future! Well done!

[@saltys5528]

@@ukconstruction obviously got makita tools

[@HeathenGeek]

used a stabila, was incredibly accurate. . . until it wasn't. Then it was a case of spending 90 quid to replace it or find something just as accurate but with better value for the money. So obviously, I use a stanley level now and it's been spot on since the day I got it.

[@danielcolley7230]

Same here

[@timmo5443]

Stanley fatmax extreme is brilliant

[@hartsymk1]

I used a frends fat max level the yesterday to put some door linings in whilst mine was down... Halfway through it twigged that the level had a 2mm bow and was throwing all my frames, that night after work I went out and bought a 6ft stabila, I'd never buy anything else after the first use, nice clear viles, great weight, feels solid and especially after seeing this video.

[@BischBaschBosch]

Honestly Lewis, when you're talking 6' or 1.8m levels, you should check them against a straight edge periodically. Any level that length, whoever it's made by, is prone to a bend over time. I've used (and still do) Stabila and Fatmax Extreme 1.8m levels and over the years, had to buy replacements for both due to bowing.

[@SkillBuilder]

The Stabila R is the only one I know that doesn't bow. All the others will bend with time unless you are really careful all of the time.

[@BischBaschBosch]

@@SkillBuilder I've only used the Stabila 96-2 1.8m. Our previous one developed a bow. I've not tried the R's yet. If they're as rigid as you say, they might be worth a look. Certainly look robust. Not a bad price either. 5-10 quid more than my 96-2's! Cheers.

[@hartsymk1]

Well I obviously learned my lesson tht day, but yehh I'd always check mine, hence why it was out of action and had to borrow one. But ironically that was out as well

[@BischBaschBosch]

@@hartsymk1 Ooh, bad luck mate. Perhaps we'll both have to give those Satbila R-Type's a go?

[@messenger8279]

I have several Stabila levels but my favourite is the first one I ever bought. Solid steel frame and so tough. Prefer it over the Aluminium ones I have.

[@stevend9960]

Excellent video a always! Go on Robin tapping up the stabila rep for a promotional discount on a stabila te;escopic level!

[@haroon420]

Roger should be in front of the camera. He’s got those Robert Redford good looks!!

[@cglees]

Did he give you a discount though??

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

I'm a Bricklayer and stabila is always my level of choice....why you would get anything else is beyond me ours get plenty of abuse but never go out of plumb or level and last yrs worth every penny.

[@diarmuidkelly9079]

Got a 6 foot stabila level myself (grey in colour) for door frames and also use my laser as well but means the door frame is spot on. Bit of a tool junkie if I’m honest, expensive habit unfortunately.

[@TheToolnut]

Stabila levels are the best, Empire are very good as well.

[@stakkerhmnd]

1st. Stabila Precise Measurement ! You know it makes sense ! Thank you for reading this very important comment. I am Stakker Humanoid.

[@allanhalliwell5302]

I am a carpenter with over 40 years experience in the trade and fully recommended these levels as the best on the market but I work in Germany for 6 years from 1990 and noticed that the price over there was at the time 50% less than the UK for the same product just another example of rip off Britain

[@dielauwen]

Wood with a spirit level is all ya need. Degrees are for astronomers. Rise and run is all ya need.

[@davehole643]

10 year warranty with the stabilas too!

[@kendodd8734]

Stabila r governors as far as levels go although seems to me lasers r taking over but reckon for real accuracy u can’t beat the old way plumb bob and water levels

[@Trevor_Austin]

Starting your measurements from a precise level is crucial. But why use an angle measuring tool when maths (SOHCAHTOA and Pythagoras) will spit out the angles and lengths with less effort and greater accuracy?

[@rayhsetwo8594]

I've got the Stanley fatmax levels and find them spot on, any other guys here use them? I'm sure they must, not to mention they are solidly built like a tank, I got a Stabila laser detector which is great. Anyhow what I want to know as a subscriber is did the Rep give you that level you told him your going to plug next videp,,,,,surely he must have?

[@vistron888]

I've got Stabila levels but they have ratings on them on how tough they are to abuse between 1 and 3 stars. So do the lower rated ones also have the resin injection? Likely not. I'm happy with mine but others sing praises over Stanley Fatmax levels too. Even Wickes ones.

[@gerryquinn5224]

7:05 Note: When the salesman said the phrase "Senior tradesman", he glanced at Roger... cheeky bugger!

[@SkillBuilder]

You get used to it

[@GK-fq3cy]

does it calulate compound miter cuts like the Bosch GAM 220 MF angle finder

[@jameskeith7608]

Ok if you can afford the price of these tools

[@krisruchomski9294]

I have a bad experience with Stabila - dropped mine once and it's off. I also have a few different Dewalt ones which I have dropped many times and still true and level. Why is that?

[@SkillBuilder]

You should have taken the Stabila back. They like to know about these things.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Are you a heavy drinker ? 😂😂

[@DPJOINERY]

Enjoyed that one guys thank you, I'm interested to know more about that Stabila level too.

[@mattsidebottom7603]

im just about to insulate my extension with pir. ive just bought my 1st plunge saw. would this be good to use for straight cuts on pir and for dust extraction too?

[@amazing451]

I had a 600mm stablila level where the bubble has expanded so that it's longer than the gap between the 2 lines. Would really like to know what caused this as it had been hardly used.

[@amazing451]

@@stevens5541 Thanks for your help much appreciated.

[@fieryfreddo]

How many levels did you get for that plug?! 😉

[@ukconstruction]

Not enough! But that's not my goal! They are so reliable!

[@wolfa5151]

Nice try at the end there, to get them to sponsor a level for free for your channel, didn’t work though:-)

[@ukconstruction]

Actually Joe we are now in possession of some of their products and we will be showcasing them in the near future, so keep checking back

[@allanhalliwell5302]

Always remember a plumb bob is never wrong and very cheap

[@cauthanghanoi]

Was ist der Preis der langen 45

[@Joyjoiner]

Roughly and stabila? But i know what you mean!

[@Ratsotone]

That's a lot of money to pay for the Stabila angle finder, just for it to tell you roughly where you are...get the app on your phone, it's free, and that will tell you roughly where you are

[@SkillBuilder]

It is precise

[@u2kjib4cjkqn]

Use to use stabila all the time but now prefer Kapro.

[@uttaradit2]

u get wot u pay for in tools

[@williamhall8460]

1.09 you’re welcome

[@Hitngan]

1.4142 not 1.4156

[@sickandtiredofcomplaining6574]

Love stabila but that bird can chirp

[@vistron888]

Other fella just jumps in at 5:48..lol. Get your 15 minutes on youtube channels now.

[@samsingh2042]

Lol that way funny do you know what a ratchet is, its a little bigger than a mouse shit

[@carforumwanker]

Dont buy at the shows. Not great value