Stabila Type 196-2 K 24-in. and 48-in. Mason Level Set (36824)
Stabila Type 196-2 K 24-in. and 48-in. Mason Level Set (36824)
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Key Features
Overview
The Stabila 36824 is a two-piece Type 196-2 K mason level set that pairs a 24-in. and a 48-in. masonry level. This is a spirit level set designed for bricklaying and block work, where the level gets hit with a trowel all day and still has to read accurately at the end of the job.
The defining feature of the Type 196-2 K is its pair of impact-resistant trowel strike zones on each frame. Masons can tap a brick or block into position directly with the level instead of putting it down and grabbing a hammer, which keeps the work moving when you are setting units on a fresh mortar bed.
Accuracy is rated at ±1/32 in. over 72 in. in both normal and reverse position. STABILA's vial installation technology locks each vial permanently into the frame, so repeated blows to the strike zones do not knock the vials out of calibration. Each level carries one horizontal vial and two plumb vials, with one plumb vial placed for easy viewing from a kneeling position. The white housing around the vials is contoured so mortar wipes off easily.
Each frame is a reinforced aluminum rectangular profile with internal ribs for stiffness, with a precision-milled measuring surface. The 48-in. level adds two hand grips, placed for the best ergonomic balance in the trowel trades, for a secure hold when plumbing a lead or checking a course from a scaffold. Removable, shock-absorbing end caps protect the frame against repeated drops and falls, and a metal-sleeved hang hole lets you hang the level up and away from the working area.
Mortar is the enemy of every masonry tool. The electrostatic powder coating on these levels cleans up with water and a brush, so you can rinse off mortar at the end of the day without damaging the finish or the vials.
This set is built for professional bricklayers, block masons, and hardscape contractors who want the two most-used mason level lengths in one purchase. If you lay brick or block for a living and you are tired of levels that drift after a season of trowel hits, this is the set to buy.
Made for Laying Brick
Both levels in this set are designed around the way masons actually work: on the wall, on the mortar bed, and in your hand all day.
- 24-in. level for single units, sills and short runs
- 48-in. level for corners, leads and full courses
Tap Units to Line, No Hammer Needed
Two reinforced strike zones on each frame take the repeated hits of a trowel so you can adjust brick and block directly with the level.
- 2 strike zones per level
- Reinforced aluminum frame with internal ribs
Accuracy That Survives the Hits
STABILA vial installation technology permanently fixes each vial in the frame, so the level holds its calibration after years of jobsite abuse.
- ±1/32 in. @ 72 in., normal and reverse position
- No re-calibration required
Clear Readings at a Glance
Acrylic vials are designed for optimal readability, with one plumb vial placed for easy viewing from a kneeling position.
- 1 horizontal vial, 2 plumb vials
- Plumb vial readable from a kneeling position
What's in the Box
- (1) STABILA Type 196-2 K 24-in. Mason Level
- (1) STABILA Type 196-2 K 48-in. Mason Level
Key Specifications
| Level Line | Type 196-2 K Mason Level |
|---|---|
| Lengths Included | 24 in. (61 cm) and 48 in. (122 cm) |
| Accuracy (Normal Position) | ±1/32 in. @ 72 in. (±0.5 mm/m) |
| Accuracy (Reverse Position) | ±1/32 in. @ 72 in. (±0.5 mm/m) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum, rectangular profile with reinforcing ribs |
| Trowel Strike Zones | 2 impact-resistant strike zones per level |
| Vials | Acrylic, permanently set with STABILA vial installation technology |
| Vial Layout | 1 horizontal, 2 plumb per level |
| Measuring Surface | 1, precision-milled |
| Handle Grips | 2 on the 48 in. level |
| End Caps | Removable, shock-absorbing |
| Hang Hole | Metal-sleeved |
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Strike only on the reinforced strike zones, never on the vial bridge or end caps. That is what the zones are engineered for, and keeping hits there is what keeps the vials and caps tight for the life of the level.
Tool Nut's Take
The Two Mason Levels You Will Actually Use
The Stabila 36824 puts a 24-in. and 48-in. Type 196-2 K mason level in one set, built to be hit with a trowel and stay accurate.
- Who it's for: Bricklayers, block masons and hardscape crews who set units all day.
- Why it stands out: Trowel strike zones on both frames plus permanently set vials rated ±1/32 in. @ 72 in.
- Worth knowing: This is a mason-specific set. If you frame or hang doors and never touch a trowel, a standard Type 196 set gives you more handle grips and two measuring surfaces.
Common Questions
- Can I really hit these levels with a trowel? Yes. Each frame has two impact-resistant strike zones designed specifically for tapping brick and block into place.
- How accurate are these mason levels? ±1/32 in. over 72 in. in both normal and reverse position.
- How do I clean mortar off? The electrostatic powder coating cleans with water and a brush.
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