Type 197 High-Performance Level, 24 inch, Cat. Number 37424

It’s a Stabila, what more can be said. Quality of the level is great and the vial is easy to read. This is about 2x-4x the price of a big box store level but if you care about quality and accuracy, just buy it. Buy once cry once! It feels and looks so nice that I didn’t want to use it and want to keep it new. But I end up using it for work and got another one just for home use.

Good quality level, sturdy and has nice gripping in the handles that my partner was especially fond of. It doesn’t have a magnet to work with but it’s still functional. To make up for it you can remove the ends and place magnets in them.

I needed a 24" level for a tile job I'm doing. I already have a 9" torpedo level and a 58" Bostitch level that are fairly old. So I thought I would buy this new Stabila 24" level for the tile job, and to use as a reference level to check my two older levels. As you can see from the photos my older levels are still right-on accurate. Good to know; no sense in trying to level or plumb something with a faulty out of kilter tool. Stabila seems to be the go-to brand now for quality and accuracy. It costs more, but the finished job will tell on you if you don't have an accurate level.

I’m an old school carpenter. I’m new to Stabila. It’s an awesome level. I can’t say that it’s better than my Johnson level or not. I don’t regret purchasing it.

I hardly miss a target when I am using this level. Germans are awesome, and I can see the quality of craftsmanship at the level. Very nice and ergonomic product

Does the tool make the worker any better? In short - yes. I've always purchased tools that would get the job done, but stayed away from the top shelf because of price. After purchasing my first Stabila set several years ago, this is the only level I will purchase now. I've found the accuracy to be second to none. I'm also impressed with the overall ruggedness. Having caps that protect from the usual knocking around they receive, also keeps things intact. Having the torpedo level was somewhat of a bonus. I already have one, but found the price of a 24" with a torpedo level to be worth having another. If you are looking to upgrade from your plastic level to something you'll have for a lifetime, spend the money and get something worth having. Stabila has a great line of levels and can stand up to the job.

This is my first level from Stabila. It’s quite expensive in my case but it’s worth it.

I have been through a lot of levels over the years. Some have been boken, some damaged to the point of uselessness, some "borrowed" and never returned. All required a lot of fiddling to get them level and none of them were Stabila. After an unfortunate end to my most recent level I decided it was time for an upgrade. At around double what I would normally spend on a level this was a touch pill to swallow, but after accounting for the amount of time I normally spend adjusting a new level to true, the expense might just be worth it. As far as the level itself is concerned, I found the production quality to be top notch. The machined finished on the top and bottom are true and either surface can be referenced which is a huge bonus over other similar models. The wall gripper ends are a handy feature that I have used more than I would, but easily removed if required. The handles are "chunky" and comfortable to grip (as opposed to the thin aluminum hand hole found on cheaper I-bean levels). The whole thing is a pleasant, substantial weight without being heavy. It stays in place where you need it without concern of moving it with breathing too heavy. I guess I could mention that its accurate, but that is what you should expect from a level right? You won't be disappointed.