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STABILA 24 in. Aluminum Magnetic Type 96 M Level 3 vial

A magnetic edge frees up your hands on steel, while three vials and 1/32-inch accuracy keep every reading trustworthy.
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About Product Overview

STABILA built the Type 96 M as a working level for tasks where precision can't slip, and the 24-inch aluminum frame gives you a rigid, true reference edge for framing, cabinet installs, and general layout work. The magnetic edge lets you set it on steel studs, ductwork, or angle iron and keep both hands free while you mark or adjust, which matters when you're working solo.

Three vials cover level, plumb, and 45-degree readings, and STABILA holds the line to 1/32-inch accuracy, so the readings you get are ones you can trust on finish carpentry as well as rough framing. The yellow aluminum body is easy to spot on a job site full of tools, and made in Germany, it's built to the tolerances that carpenters and tradespeople rely on daily.

  • Length: 24 inches
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Vials: 3 (level, plumb, 45-degree)
  • Accuracy: 1/32 inch
  • Magnetic edge for hands-free use on steel
  • Made in Germany

The Details Specifications

Brand Stabila
Model / MPN 38624
UPC 089634386247
Weight 2 lbs
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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