Description

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The Ingco HBSL08030 Mason’s Level Bar is a 24.5 cm long leveling tool designed to help ensure horizontal and vertical surfaces are flat. Here’s a breakdown of its features and potential uses:

Features:

• Length: 24.5 cm (approximately 9.6 inches) – This is a compact size, making it suitable for various tasks and easy to store in a toolbox.
• Material: Likely made of aluminum alloy for a lightweight and portable design.
• Three Vials: Most information suggests it has three vials:
  • One horizontal vial for checking level surfaces.
  • Two vertical vials, possibly at 90 degrees to each other, for checking plumb (perfectly vertical) and level (horizontal on a vertical surface)
• Milled Flat Bottom: The underside of the level bar is likely flat and milled for improved accuracy when placing it on surfaces.

Uses:

• Hanging shelves and pictures
• Installing cabinets and countertops
• Laying tile or flooring
• Checking plumb of door and window frames
• General construction and DIY projects requiring level surfaces

Here are some things to consider when using the Ingco HBSL08030 Mason’s Level Bar:

• Accuracy: While Ingco claims an accuracy of 0.5mm/m, it’s difficult to find user reviews specifically about the accuracy of this particular model. For high-precision leveling, a higher quality level bar might be recommended.
• Length: The 24.5 cm size might be suitable for smaller projects or tight spaces. For larger surfaces, a longer level bar might be more efficient.
• Number of Vials: Having two vertical vials (assuming they are at 90 degrees) allows you to check plumb and level on vertical surfaces. Some level bars may only have one vertical vial.