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BLL Series Levels
LIGHTS UP
with 10 Minute Automatic Shut-Off
Super Bright LEDs simultaneously light Professional box beam all 3 vials for frame offers maximum low-light areas Durable block vials durability accurate to .029º. V-grooved edge for working with round stock Lighted Box Beam Levels ® Available Sizes: End caps provide BLL240 - 24” Lighted Box Beam Level maximum shock BLL480 - 48” Lighted Box Beam Level absorption # of MAGNETIC magnets The Lightning™ Level combines our professional series box beam level BLL24M - 24” Magnetic 6 design with the power of LED lighted technology. With the use of super Lighted Box Beam Level BLL48M - 48” Magnetic 12 bright LEDs, this professional box beam level directly lights all three vials, Lighted Box Beam Level providing a solution to a common problem: accurately nding level in low-light spaces. The BLL series oers a unique 3-vial Lighted System that is constructed using a single electronic mechanism (on / o button). The on / o mechanism is durably installed into one of the SuperShock® end cap and is powered by two AAA batteries. In addition to the 3-vial Lighted System, the Lightning™ levels also contain a patent- pending auto-shuto feature that automatically turns the LED Lighted System o after 10-minutes of continuous run time, to improve battery life.
In addition to the BRIGHTEST LEVEL SYSTEM available, the BLL Series oers industrial strength, multi-ring vials, accurate to .029°. The incredibly accurate multi-ring vials allow for the determination of easy pitch calculations, 2° and 4° of pitch. The BLL series levels are nished with SuperShock® end caps that are made form a proprietary polymer / rubber 1/4” slope over 1 ft. of run approximately 4% grade blend and absorb 5X more shock.
The rugged BLL series also incorporates a deep V-groove, for working with round stock and a square channel for working with squared corners. Available in multiple sizes and in both magnetic and non magnetic versions, the BLL series Lightning™ levels are the STRONGEST, BRIGHTEST most VERSATILE 1/8” slope over 1 ft. of run approximately 2% levels available. 2 www.swansontoolco.com grade Levels BBL Series
Professional box beam frame offers Durable block maximum durability vials accurate to .029º. V-grooved edge for working with round stock Box Beam Levels Available Sizes: End caps provide BBL240 - 24” Box Beam Level BBL480 - 48” Box Beam Level maximum shock BBL720 - 72” Box Beam Level absorption # of MAGNETIC magnets BBL24M - 24“ Magnetic 6 The BBL Series is composed of the highest grade Box Beam Level BBL48M - 48” Magnetic 12 professional Box Beam Levels. The BBL Series Box Beam Level offers Swanson’s® maximum duty aluminum frame, which houses industrial-strength acrylic block vials. These superior precision, multi-ring vials are accurate to .029° and also indicate proper drainage pitch for plumbers and landscapers. The BBL Series levels are finished with Super Shock® end caps that are made from a proprietary polymer/rubber blend and offer maximum shock absorption.
The body of the BBL Series also offers a deep V-groove, for working with round stock, and a square channel which allows the user to work with squared corners. The BBL Series is available 1/4” slope over 1 ft. of run approximately 4% grade in multiple sizes and both non-magnetic and magnetic versions. The magnetic version utilizes Swanson’s® to permanently enclose incredibly strong rare earth magnets. Permanently sealing magnets inside the frame of the level eliminates the potential of lost or corroded magnets. 1/8” slope over 1 ft. of run approximately 2% www.swansontoolco.com 3 grade IBX Series Levels
• SuperShock® end caps for superior shock absorption Magnetic Manufacturer #: Manufacturer #: • Durable block vials IBX240 - 24” IBOX® Level IBX24M - 24” IBOX® Level accurate to .029º IBX480 - 48” IBOX® Level IBX48M - 48” IBOX® Level IBX78M - 78” IBOX® Level • Heavy duty IBox® frame offers superior durability
IBL Series • Heavy duty solid frame resists warping • Heavy-duty rubber end caps for Superior Magnetic Manufacturer #: Manufacturer #: Shock absorption IBL240 - 24” I-Beam Level IBL24M - 24” I-Beam Level IBL480 - 48” I-Beam Level IBL48M - 48” I-Beam Level • Full length strip IBL78M - 78” I-Beam Level magnet
TRL Series • Shock resistant end caps
• Acrylic windows protect the vials Manufacturer #: from breakage TRL240 - 24” Top Read Aluminum Level TRL480 - 48” Top Read Aluminum Level • High-grade aluminum frames Speedlite Series • Ruled edge for measuring
• Screwed tight vial covers Manufacturer #: PL0024 - 24" Speedlite® Composite Level • High-impact PL0048 - 48" Speedlite® Composite Level composite frame
48” Hardwood Laminate Level • Stronger than solid with Brass Trim wood, will not malform
Manufacturer #: HLBB48 - 48” Hardwood Level w/ Brass Trim www.swansontoolco.com 4
Torpedo Levels 10” Magnetic Pro-Cast® Torpedo Level
● Durable, acrylic block vials
● 4 rare-earth magnets
Manufacturer #: TL035M
● Durable die cast frame
● 6 strong rare-earth magnets internally 9” Magnetic Shock Resistant Torpedo Level sealed
• Maximum shock absorption
Manufacturer #: TL009M • Solid Aluminum frame
• Extruded Aluminum frame 9” Magnetic Extruded Aluminum Torpedo Level
• 3 strong rare- earth magnets
• Large, easy to Manufacturer #: TL002M read vials
5 www.swansontoolco.com Torpedo 9” Magnetic Torpedo Level Levels
● Large, easy to read vials
● Full length strip magnet Manufacturer #: TL001M
● V-grooved for pipes
9” Magnetic Torpedo Level ● Full length strip magnet
• Rubber endcaps for shock absorption
Manufacturer #: TL021M • Impact-resistant composite body
• High impact styrene 9” Speedlite® Torpedo Level composite
• Grooved for pipes
• 0° and 90° vials Manufacturer #: TL011
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Rare-earth magnets for Savage® Grip strength
Manufacturer # TL043M
Brightview® Vial Surrounds
Machined Billet Aluminum
Unique Tri-Loc® design hold pipe “Anti-Dog” Offset Scale for 30º and 45º
Manufacturer # TL041M
Available in countertop The Savage® (TL043M) Magnetic Torpedo Level is a Do-It-All level designed display cartons for every tradesman, carpenter, and Do It Yourself Enthusiast. The Savage® level offers a precision machined, solid billet aluminum frame that houses four leveling vials at 60°, 90°, 45°, and 30°(the 30° vial is perfect for ‘kink-proofing’ pipes). Swanson’s exclusive sealed vial caps eliminate vial movement, and the Brightview® milled vial windows capture and reflect light into each vial for improved readability. In addition, the Savage® level provides an extra wide v-groove edge that accepts round stock & pipe up to 10" in diameter. The outer edges also feature precision laser-etched SAE/metric rules.
The Lil Savage® (TL041M) Magnetic Torpedo Level incorporates all the features of the Savage® level in a 6” framing. In addition, the Lil
Savage® offers Tri-Loc® attachment for correctly bending conduit and other pipe. This “anti-dog” attachment offers a Swanson® exclusive “three Patents Pending points of contact” design that completely eliminates level movement. 7 www.swansontoolco.com Specialty Levels
Hi-impact composite 3 Easy-to Read Vials body
Cushioned Rubber Grip Use with 4 x 4 posts and pipes up to 4” diameter.
Compress fits on any 2 x 4, 2 x 6, 2 x 8 and 2 x 12 material
Manufacturer #: T04424
Speedlite® Magnetic Post Level Cross Check Level
● Level and plumb posts, flag poles, ● Use to level machine tools, water pipes, railings and decks in scales, pool tables and furniture one easy application.
Manufacturer #: PL001M Manufacturer #: CCL001
Magnetic Angle Finder Surface Level ● Determine any angle quickly. ● Use to level appliances, ● Attach to straight edge or fence posts, tables and more. carpenter square for fast layout.
Manufacturer #: AF006M Manufacturer #: SL0002
4” Aluminum Line Level Speedlite® Line Level (2 Pack)
● Heavy-duty aluminum construction. ● Lightweight construction to minimize line sag. ● Snag-free open hooks allow free sliding ● Snag-free open hooks allow free sliding of level. of level. ● V-groove for use on pipe or conduit. Manufacturer #: LLA001 www.swansontoolco.com Manufacturer #: LLP002 8 The Speed® Square Manufacturer #: S0101 1/4” spaced notches to facilitate 5 TOOLS IN ONE! scribing lines Includes Diamond™ feature that Black gradations makes layout work and seat cuts on common rafters easy! •Try Matte Finish to Prevent Glare Square
•Saw Guide
•Line Scriber
•Protractor
•Miter Square
Speed® Squares are packaged with the “Little Blue Book” of instructions
Manufacturer #: T0101 Plain gradations Available in Counter Displays.
Manufacturer#: Manufacturer#: DB101 DT101
Look for the Diamond-Shaped Cutout Design® to ensure Swanson® products and quality! 9 www.swansontoolco.com ® ®
1/4” spaced notches to facilitate scribing lines Heavy Gauge 7 TOOLS IN ONE! Aluminum Black gradations Matte Finish to Prevent Glare Manufacturer #: S0107 •Out of Square corners
•Saw Guide
•Stair Layout
•Miter Square Patented Layout bar for out-of-square corners and •Protractor stairway layout.
Manufacturer #: T0108 •Line without Layout bar Scriber Plain gradations
Big 12® Speed® Squares are pack-pack aged with the “Little Blue Book” of instructions
Great for deck framing and stairway building!
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Manufacturer #: S0114 Swanson® Mag Square™ Full 10 5/8 square inch magnetic surface. Magnetic Ideal for Steel High Grade Aluminum Studs and Welding Alloy, 3/16” thick
•Laser Guide •Try Square
•Saw Guide
Packaged with the •Miter Swanson® Blue Book Square of Instructions •Protractor
Manufacturer #: NA202 Swanson® Metric Speed® Square Made of High Grade .05 Centimeter spaced Aluminum Alloy. Die-cast Matte Finish to notches to facilitate to insure accuracy and Prevent Glare scribing lines durability.
•Try Square
•Saw Guide •Line Scriber Packaged with the Swanson® Green Book of •Protractor Instructions for Metric Measurements in English •Miter and Spanish Square
11 www.swansontoolco.com Speedlite® Squares
Manufacturer #: T0701 1/4” spaced Big 12® Speedlite® Square notches to use for Center line guide for scribing locating center of round stock Diamond®cut out for easy layout
9”scribe bar to facilitate scribing lines
Manufacturer #: Manufacturer #: T0112-Gray, T0118-Orange, T0119-Yellow T0111-Gray, T0811-Orange
Speedlite® Square
8” Built-in block level, easy to read from all angles
Speedlite® Level Square 8” design covers larger material & siding Quickly find angles
Diamond™ cut out and scribe bar for easy layout
Constructed of lightweight high-impact structural composite material Great for siding and won’t mar finish! www.swansontoolco.com 12 Folding Squares
Tab secures square Anodized aluminum on material Adjustable •Quickly adjusts back to 90º
Jack rafter/ Rake wall scales •Precision laser etching
Sliding tab for locking the blade and laying out 12” •Folds for easy storage on center Includes Instruction Book Allen Wrench and Sliding Tab
Five Tools in One! Framing Square, Try Square, Miter Square, Angle Finder, Saw Guide
Manufacturer #: T001WZ
The Framing Wizard® is five tools in one: a framing square, a try square, a miter square, angle finder and saw guide. This compact folding square is constructed of bright blue hard-coat anodized high-grade aluminum, and precision laser etched markings. The hinged mechanism features an easily adjustable set screw (Allen wrench included) that allows the user to bring the square back to a perfect 90º, if the tool ever loses square. The Framing Wizard® fits in a standard size toolbox, and includes a helpful instruction booklet. The Framing Wizard®, the only portable framing tool for 12”, 16”, and 24” on center layout, is a must have for any tool box. 13 www.swansontoolco.com 16” Pro Combination Square Combination Squares
• Etched Stainless Steel Spring loaded, blade brass bolt assures firm, accurate • Precision machined settings zinc head
Manufacturer #: TC134 • Screw fit brass scriber and impact resistant acrylic vial
12” Combination Square
• Etched Stainless Steel blade
Spring loaded, • Precision machined brass bolt assures zinc head firm, accurate settings • Screw fit brass scriber and impact resistant acrylic vial Manufacturer #: TC132
12” Speedlite® Combination Square
• Etched Stainless Steel blade
Spring loaded, • Hi-impact composite brass bolt assures firm, accurate head settings • Screw fit brass scriber and impact resistant acrylic vial Manufacturer #: TC131
6” Pocket Combination Square
• Etched Stainless Steel blade Spring loaded, brass bolt assures • Precision machined firm, accurate zinc head settings • Screw fit brass scriber and impact resistant Manufacturer #: TC130 acrylic vial
www.swansontoolco.com 14 Builder 16” x 24” Heavy-duty Rafter Square Squares
● 3/16” thick aluminum Manufacturer #: TA127 alloy ● Permanently impressed gradations ● Rafter, brace & essex tables; octagon scales
16” x 24” Black Anodized Rafter Square
● High-grade aluminum alloy ● Highly visible, permanently inpressed Manufacturer #: TA126 gradations in 1/8”, 1/10”, 1/12” and 1/16” scale
16” x 24” Aluminum Carpenter Square
● High-grade aluminum alloy ● Reverse reading scale Manufacturer #: TA123
16” x 24” Aluminum Rafter Square
● Rafter, brace & essex tables, octagon scales Manufacturer #: TA122 ● High grade aluminum alloy ● Permanently impressed gradations
15 www.swansontoolco.com Builder 16” x 24” Steel Rafter Square Squares
● High-grade tempered steel with “Hi-Vis” yellow powder coated Manufacturer #:TS154 finish
● Black thermo-bonded gradations
● Rafter, brace & essex tables; octagon scales
16” x 24” Steel Carpenter Square ● Chemically etched graduations
● Reverse reading scale Manufacturer #: TS157 ● Nickel plated, resists rust
8” x 12” Utility Square ● Chemically etched graduations
● Face gradations in 8ths & 12ths; back in Manufacturer #: TS153 8ths & 16ths
● Nickel plated, resists rust
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● Hardwood handle Brass bound ends Manufacturer #: TS149
● Etched stainless steel 9” blade
8” Sliding T-Bevel
● Heavy duty composite handle Manufacturer #: TS150
● 8” Stainless Steel blade
8” Try Square
● Quality brass bound hardwood handle
● Etched Stainless steel blade, 1/8” & 1/16” gradations Manufacturer #: TS152
8” Try and Miter Square ● High impact molded handle with vial
● Etched Stainless Manufacturer #: TS151 steel blade, 1/8” & 1/16” gradations 17 www.swansontoolco.com Wallboard Squares
54” Wallboard Square
48” Adjustable Drywall Square
47-7/8” Wallboard Square
Manufacturer #: Manufacturer #: AD124 TD540 Manufacturer #: TD124 Wallboard Square Features Adjustable Drywall Square Features 54” and 47-7/8” Wallboard Squares are made of high- The Adjustable Drywall Square has a fully grade aluminum alloy with permanently impressed adjustable head and permanently impressed gradations. Thermally fused yellow powder paint finish angles. It is made of 3/16” thick aluminum helps resists nicks from utility knives. The 3/16” thick, with Thermo-bonded gradations. heavy duty body is standard outlet size for easy mark- ing. Five rivets and two steel roll pins accurately secure head and body. www.swansontoolco.com 18 Straight-Edges
Manufacturer #: AE141 Yardstick (1-1/4" wide, non-glare finish)
Manufacturers #: AE140 Meterstick (1-1/4" wide, non-glare finish)
Manufacturer #: AE142 48” Straight-Edge (2" wide, non-glare finish)
Manufacturer #: AE143 60” Straight-Edge (2" wide, non-glare finish)
Manufacturer #: AE144 72” Straight-Edge (2" wide, non-glare finish)
All Swanson® Straight-Edges are made of high-grade aluminum alloy with high visibility, thermally fused yellow power paint finish.
Lightweight and strong all feature black thermo bonded gradations.
19 www.swansontoolco.com Straight-Edges
Manufacturer #: CG100 100” Cutting Guide
Manufacturer #: SM072 Sheetmaster™
Cutting Guide Sheetmaster™
Use with circular saws, sabre saws, Achieve desired pitches & angles for all roof routers, utility knifes. The Swanson® sheathing in one easy step across 4 x 8 sheets Cutting Guide includes: without using a chalk line. The Sheetmaster™ 2 ea. 50” cutting guides is constructed of high-grade aluminum alloy. 2 ea. C clamps Great for making hip & valley cuts on 4 x 8 4 ea. thumb screws roof sheeting. Works with 49” material for 1 ea. connecting bar 22.5 & 45 degree cuts.
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Swanson’s Little Blue Book for Roof and Stairway Layout Carpenter Pencils A 60 page instructional manual on how to use the Speed® Square and Big 12® using the One-Number™ Method for roof and layout. Also ● High visibility yellow paint finish. includes instructions for other ● CP700B (72 pc. bulk box) projects such as stairway layout. Manufacturer #: CP700 Manufacturer #: P0110
● 2 Pack Pencils 4 Hinge Butt Markers ● Includes 8 ● Pre-set depth and chisel replacement tips. guide aid for making Manufacturer #: CP216 accurate mortises. ● Die cast aluminum. Pencil Refills Manufacturer #: CPLBLK, CPLBLU, CPLRED
● 24 Replacement tips Manufacturer #: S0105 - 3 ½”, S0106 - 4” ● Reclosable package for easy storage
8 oz. Steel Plumb Bob Solid Brass Stair Gauges
● Plated Steel. ● For stairway construction. ● Resists rust. ● Use to layout repetitive cuts.
Manufacturer #: PB008S Manufacturer #: SG0020
16 oz. Brass Plumb Bob 8 oz. Brass Plumb Bob ● Solid Brass. ● Solid Brass. ● Hardened steel tip. ● Hardened steel tip. ● Includes 2 replacement tips.
Manufacturer #: PB008B Manufacturer #: PB016B
21 www.swansontoolco.com Index
Big 12® Speed® Square Hardwood Laminate Level Speed® Square S0107 pg 10 HLBB48 pg 4 S0101, T0101 pg 9 Big 12® Speed® Square Heavy-Duty Rafter Sq 16"x24" Speedlite® Level Squares T0108 pg 10 TA127 pg 15 T0111, T0811 pg 12 Big 12® Speedlite® Square Hinge Butt Markers Speedlite® Levles T0107 pg 12 S0105, S0106 pg 21 PL0024, PL0048 pg 4 8” Try Square I Beam Levels (IBL Series) Speedlite® Line Level (2 Pack) TS 152 pg 17 IBL240, IBL480, IBL24M, IBL48M, LLP002 pg 8 Adjustable Drywall Square 48" IBL78M pg 4 Speedlite® Magnetic Post Level AD124 pg 18 IBOX® Levels (IBX Series) PL001M pg 8 Alum. Carpenter Square 16"x24" IBX240, IBX480, IBX24M, IBX48M, Speedlite® Squares TA123 pg 15 IBX78M pg 3 T0112, T0118, T0119 pg 12 Aluminum Line Level 4" Lighted Box Beam Level Speedlite® Torpedo Level 9" LLA001 pg 8 (BLL Series) TL011 pg 6 Aluminum Rafter Square 16"x24" BLL240, BLL480, Stair Guage TA122 pg15 BLL24M, BLL48M pg 2 SG0020 pg 21 AlwaysSharp® Pencil Refills Lil’ Savage® Steel Carpenter Square 16"x24" CPLBLK, CPLBLU, CPLRED pg 21 TL041M pg 7 TS157 pg 16 AlwaysSharp® Refillable Mag® Square Steel Rafter Square 16"x24" Carpenter Pencils S0114 pg 11 TS154 pg 16 CP216 pg 21 Magnetic Angle Finder Straight-Edges Blk Anodized Rafter Sq 16"x24" AF006M pg 8 AE142, AE143, AE144 pg 19 TA126 pg 15 Meterstick Surface Level Blue Book, 60 page AE140 pg 19 SL0002 pg 8 P0110 pg 21 Metric Speed® Sqaure Swanson History pg 1 Box Beam Level (BBL Series) NA202 pg 11 Top Read Levels (TRL Series) BBL240, BBL480, BBL720, Plumb Bob TRL240, TRL480 pg 4 BBL24M, BBL48M pg 3 PB008S, PB008B, PB016B pg 21 Torpedo Level 9" Carpenter Pencils Procast® Torpedo Level 10" TL001M, TL021M pg 6 CP700, CP700B pg 21 TL035M pg 5 Try and Miter Square 8" Combination Squares, Savage® Level TS151 pg 17 TC130, TC131, TC132, TC134 pg 14 TL043M pg 7 Utility Square 8"x12" Cross Check Level Sheetmaster™ TS153 pg 16 CCL001 pg 8 SM072 pg 20 Wallboard Squares Cutting Guide 100" Shock Resistant Torpedo Level 9" TD124, TD540 pg 18 CG100 pg 20 TL009M pg 5 Wood Magnet® Extruded Alum Torpedo Level 9" Sliding T-Bevel 8" T04424 pg 8 TL002M pg 5 TS150 pg 17 Yardstick Framing Wizard® Sliding T-Bevel, Hardwood 9" AE141 pg 19 T001WZ pg13 TS149 pg 17
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Swanson Tool Co., Inc. 211 Ontario Street Frankfort, IL 60423 Ph: 800.291.3471 Fx: 815.469.4575 www.swansontoolco.com