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How to Use a Level

Step 1: Carpenter's Level

Step 1: Carpenter's Level

Nearly everyone is familiar with this level; it consists of a straight edge with a bubble. When the level rests on an even plane, the bubble will line up between two lines in the window. This level will sometimes come with additional windows for 45-degree and 90-degree angles, and is good for larger projects like framing a wall or pouring a concrete slab.

Step 1: Carpenter's LevelStep 2: Post LevelStep 3: Torpedo LevelStep 4: Square AngleStep 5: Laser Angle

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