bubble levels

Carpenter's alignment tools

A bubble level is a tool for determining whether a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical.

It contains a curved glass tube filled with liquid and an air bubble; when the bubble rests between two marked lines, the surface is level.

Carpenters, masons, and DIY enthusiasts use them constantly: Check with the bubble level before you mount that shelf.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G