Level and plumb are two of the basics of construction and Keson has been at the craft since 1968 when Roy Nosek started the business out of his basement. There are substantive differences in their Keson Magnetic Box Beam Level – model LKB48M, most notably the Focus Vial by SOLA with 20% magnification and color contrast for easier reading of the bubble. Keson sent us one of their magnetic box beam levels recently, and we’re ready to level with you on our opinion of it. Read More
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Johnson Level – Now Made of Grass
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 checked out the 24″ version of the 1601 Eco-Tech series bamboo levels, and they also make a four foot version. Read More