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expiredRokket | Staff posted Feb 26, 2023 6:35 AM

9" Swanson Tool Speedlite Torpedo Level (TL011)

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$4.09

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Amazon has 9" Swanson Tool Speedlite Torpedo Level (TL011) on sale for $2.99. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $25+.

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  • V-grooved along both edges for working with round stock and pipes

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Amazon has 9" Swanson Tool Speedlite Torpedo Level (TL011) on sale for $2.99. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $25+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Details:
  • V-grooved along both edges for working with round stock and pipes

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  • About this Offer:
    • This is $3 lower (50% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $6.03.
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    • This is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 600 ratings at Amazon.
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nickastaldo
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Check the accuracy by setting it on a table, note where the bubble is, then spin the level around and see if it reads the same. If it does, you have an accurate level.
Gorillabeard
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Pretty hard to trick water into doing the opposite of what it naturally does.
manfredkwg
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The bubble in the level tube is only accurate if the level tube is installed parallel to the level surface. If it's off by a couple hairs you cannot trust the bubble.

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Quote from SkillfulClub4972 :
Out of all of the things you could cheap out on: a level???
Well, this level is rated 4.6 / 5 stars at Amazon and 4.7 / 5 stars at Walmart. Overall reviews are quite good.
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Feb 26, 2023 7:40 AM
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Jay_The_ImpoverishedFeb 26, 2023 7:40 AM
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CCC says lowest price ever, or at least since 2009. So yea it's a good deal for a boring basic level.
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Quote from SkillfulClub4972 :
Out of all of the things you could cheap out on: a level???
Pretty hard to trick water into doing the opposite of what it naturally does.
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QueensGambit
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Quote from SkillfulClub4972 :
Out of all of the things you could cheap out on: a level???
Lol a level is a level… other than laser levels it's pretty standard in different lengths and form factors
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WildRigger47Feb 26, 2023 9:30 AM
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Quote from SkillfulClub4972 :
Out of all of the things you could cheap out on: a level???
The top critical review is from a purchaser who says "nice tool but I found it difficult to use."

Difficult to use? lol
That's the 'level' (no pun intended) of the very few purchasers who criticized it.
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Nathan777Feb 26, 2023 1:02 PM
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$1.50 Amazon day digital delivery credit. Good deal.

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FreefallingFeb 26, 2023 5:42 PM
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Quote from SkillfulClub4972 :
Out of all of the things you could cheap out on: a level???
Yeah I wouldn't trust it. The low quality ones defy the laws of nature and will leave you with a crooked shelf
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If you can get to Menards and do their rebates, a similar plastic level is $1.99 https://www.menards.com/main/tool...401008.htm

Or aluminum and wood for $2.48 https://www.menards.com/main/tool...401008.htm
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anvilsvsFeb 26, 2023 6:10 PM
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Not trying to disparage this deal, but is there any setting Slick Deals which can turn off anything less than a $10 savings. This is $1.10.
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manfredkwgFeb 26, 2023 6:47 PM
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Quote from anvilsvs :
Not trying to disparage this deal, but is there any setting Slick Deals which can turn off anything less than a $10 savings. This is $1.10.
Consider percentages, not dollars. If you save 25% off every item you buy, that adds up fast. $10 off a $1500 TV would trigger your 'setting', but is a worse deal than this level.
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reapermanFeb 26, 2023 6:57 PM
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A small level is handy to have when a 2' or larger is too big in a tight area.
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coloradoman_in_socalFeb 26, 2023 7:04 PM
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Quote from Freefalling :
Yeah I wouldn't trust it. The low quality ones defy the laws of nature and will leave you with a crooked shelf
As funny as that comment was meant, I did once encounter a TV wall mount with a built-in level. Went by that and it was in fact crooked. They must've printed the marks on the vial in the wrong places when calibrating it.

So, while the water was spot on, the marks weren't. Cheap POS 💩
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FabulousNose4606Feb 26, 2023 7:05 PM
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Been wanting something small and cheap to check bike seats and bars after working on them so thanks. I pulled out my 4 footer laugh out loud to lay on my "bike computer" when I changed my stem a couple days ago
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Feb 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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manfredkwgFeb 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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Quote from coloradoman_in_socal :
As funny as that comment was meant, I did once encounter a TV wall mount with a built-in level. Went by that and it was in fact crooked. They must've printed the marks on the vial in the wrong places when calibrating it.

So, while the water was spot on, the marks weren't. Cheap POS 💩
The bubble in the level tube is only accurate if the level tube is installed parallel to the level surface. If it's off by a couple hairs you cannot trust the bubble.

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