CRAFTSMAN Torpedo Level, 9 Inch, With Shock Absorbing End Caps (CMHT82390)

This is a very nice torpedo level. It's well-made, solid and accurate (at least the one I received is). The horizontal level is large and very easy to read unlike some other levels. (I found that I had four more torpedo levels that I had forgotten about but some are very old and one is innacurate and one is barely readable due to a dark and clouded bubble glass.) I see some reviewers mention that they can't check the accuracy because they don't have a known accurate level to check it against. But you don't need another level or even a known level surface to check a spirit level's accuracy. In fact, you don't need anything. To check the horizontal accuracy, simply place the level on a flat surface and see where the bubble rests in the vial. Then rotate the level around 180 degrees and if the bubble is in the same relative place, it's accurate. If not, it's innacurate. It's nice to have a level surface to do this so the bubble rests exactly between the lines but that isn't necessary. Checking the vertical and 45 degree bubbles is done the same way except on a vertical surface (like a wall) and a 45 degree surface. As for Craftsman tools: I see one review where the reviewer claims that Craftsman tools are THE best. Unfortunately, that's not true although their Professional grade and Industrial Grade tools are very good, in general. Craftsman has historically had three levels of tools. The top level was the Pro or Industrial tools. The mid-level were marked Craftsman. Those are the tools most people think of when they think of Craftsman tools. The lower "do-it-yourself/homeowner" grade has gone by several names. (Look up Craftsman tools in Wikipedia for a detailed explanation. Also, Sears never manufactured their tools. They used many suppliers. Stanley Black & Decker bought Craftsman tools from Sears a few years ago. Most Craftsman tools are now made in Asia - many in China. You can often tell by the part number of the tool where it was made. However, Stanley Black & Decker was building a plant in Texas to some production back to the U.S. Some tools were and are still made in America but most aren't. As you probably know, since selling Craftsman tools to Stanley Black & Decker, you can buy them at many outlets such as Lowe's, Ace Hardware, etc. But eash of those sources can use their own suppliers so it gets complicated. In recent years, there have been numerous complaints about Craftsman tools - especially automotive tools like sockets, ratchets, etc. Some claim they rust badly. I'm a tool freak owning so many tools that I couldn't even count them and for "regular" grade tools, I find that store brands these days are as good or even sometimes better than Craftsman tools. As those old enough to remember, tools made in Asia years ago were of absolutely terrible quality. That's not true today. In fact, Harbor Freight has some very find mechanics tools. I often feel sorry for those who bash HF without having actually purchased a tool from them. They do have some lousy tools but they also have some outstanding tools. In fact, if you go on YouTube and watch comparisons of HF tools vs. equivalent Snap-On tools (expensive!) you'll see that some HF tools are actually better than Snap-On tools for a tiny fraction of the price. The bottom line is there are a lot of very good tools available these days so check them out. The days when it was either Craftsman, Mac, or Snap-On are over. It's too bad that Mac and Snap-On don't respond to competition and lower their prices but those high prices are not due to the quality of the tools - at least not completely. It's their business plan. You can only buy them from a salesman and that means he gets his cut. There are probably other middle men in the chain too. That's why the prices are ridiculously high.

I needed a small level. CRAFTSMAN came to mind. Works perfectly.

Wonderful level with magnet side

you cant go wrong with this brand. if you take care of your tool itll take care of you. the build, weight, size, and accuracy and dependability wont let you down. durable tool at a great price. as well as a lifetime guaranty. love the hand holds. highly recommend this tool. the form, funtion, reliability and readability are great.

Decent torpedo level, suits my needs well; Its Good, its Craftsman

I checked for level and plumb by using a horizontal and vertical surface and then flipping 180° and checking again. The bubbles were perfect. I didn't check the 45° bubble but I suspect it is perfect as well. The bottom plane is milled aluminum for straightness and durability (see picture). It also has two magnets embedded in the aluminum for ease of use on steel objects like washers, dryers, stoves, et cetera. The bottom plane is the only plane that should be used for measuring plumb, level and 45°. Edit: I liked the torpedo level so much I decided to by the 48" level as well for a large deck project I have. I had a very good wooden level for years for every use I could think of including masonry, which was a former career of mine. It finally went out of plumb after decades of abuse and my last project of a brick firepit in my yard in 2020. I knew something was wrong when I was chasing level around the square firepit. The Craftsman 48" level is not that! This 48" level measures level and plumb accurately, however this is a lightweight level and should be treated as such. This is not made for a mason, or someone that uses a level professionally. It is hollow aluminum milled on both planes. Rather than having two level vials it has only one that is torpedo shaped for level on both opposite planes. I prefer two level vials that are more accurate when individually calibrated. If there is any variance in the torpedo shaped glass vial, one side could be inaccurate. That said the level I purchased appears to be as accurate as my eye can see. For the price, you can't go wrong if you take care of it and use it nicely.

great level and great price.

Accurate, light weight, simple to use. Good tool to have when you need to level. Durable Material, fits in back pocket to carry easy to read clear class