Old Wooden Levels

[Egghaus]

Anyone else like them? Here is my small collection. I have not paid more than $10 for any one of them. Two Stanley, Nivella, Hoppe, and one is unmarked.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Yup, I've got a 24" and a 48" that were my dad's. He was a brick mason and used them every day. He passed away in 1990 and I know he had them since I was a small child - I'm 58 now(WTF?! Lol). So they're probably just as old. I've never even looked to see if they have a brand name on them.

 

[Alan Douglas]

I recently restored a four-footer that my father had used for fifty years. Six vials, brass ends, made of walnut.

 

[woody 73]

My problem is that I love all tools but with limited funds and lack of space I must pass on a lot of tools, levels being one of them. I still love seeing tools and the op has a great collection!

 

[beerdog]

I have a few. Best one is an old harwood 4 footer by Miller Falls with brass edges. I estimate it is from the 1930's and was my grandfathers.

 

[justanengineer]

Beautiful lil collection. Ive never been able to justify the room myself for more than one or two modern levels, but love the eye candy. Thanks.

 

[loosewingnut]

Wow, that is cool. I had never seen them until you posted those! And thanks, now another tool I have to stay on the look out for

 

[Dberglind]

Found one of these at a 2nd hand shop a couple months ago for $20.

Crick 5-piece 48".

It was well used, but still in great shape. Works good and looks great after a good cleaning and a few coats of linseed oil. New ones sell for about $120.

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

These are items that once cleaned up and polished can make nice wall art inside the house as well.

 

[lbgradwell]

These are items that once cleaned up and polished can make nice wall art inside the house as well.

Which is where these three live...

The cool thing about the Excellenta is that it can be used as a line level too! I have never been able to find out anything about Excellenta, so if anyone has any insights, please share!

For that matter, if you know about the American Level Mfg. Co., please share that info as well...

The last level is an old Stanley "Sweetheart"...

 

[Egghaus]

Can anyone tell me anything about the Nivella? I can't find anything about the company on the net. It is Swiss made, 800mm long and teak wood. It is the longest one in the pictures. It may not be as old as I think it is because of the plastic covers on the vials.

 

[PLANofMAN]

Here's one I restored. 30" Davis & Cook level.