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Using a Line Level

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What happens here

Another specialty level, the line level, is demonstrated. Unlike standard levels, a line level works by clipping onto a string line. To use it, find the middle of your string line, clip on the small line level, and the string line itself then acts as your reference over a much longer distance. This is highly effective for tasks like setting grade over uneven terrain or laying out long fence lines.

Goal: Understand how to use a line level for long distances.

Tools and materials

  • Line Level — Checking level over a long string line
  • String Line — Providing a reference line for the line level

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levels are usually cheaper, lightweight, but can get bent easily. Then you got specialty levels like this post level that let you check plumb in two different directions. And this tiny line level works completely differently. Find the middle of your string line, clip on your level, and now your string acts as a reference over a much longer distance. And here's a quick way to check if your level's actually reading correctly. Take note of where the bubble is on this level and flip it 180°. Put it back in the same spot and the

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