A Bamboo Masons Level that grows on you

Cranford, N.J.-based OX Tools says its new Bamboo Masons Level addresses the two hallmarks of a mason level – accuracy and durability.

Bamboo has a tensile strength comparable to steel and when combined with lamination, the level provides exceptional durability and makes clean up easier, the company says. In addition, they added extruded aluminum bindings for protection and strength.

Bamboo is not affected by heat or cold like aluminum or plastic levels which tend to expand or contract with the cold, which affects the accuracy of the level.

The durability story continues with the tool’s vials, constructed from solid block acrylic for increased accuracy over traditional curved vials.

“Solid block acrylic vials are close to unbreakable – it is literally a block of acrylic with the vial tube machined or cast into the block. The blocks are permanently calibrated and set in the factory eliminating the need for future calibration,” says John Diplock, managing director for OX Tools.