Vial for Stanley No. 34 8-inch Machinist's Level

[KenS]

I just acquired a Stanley No. 34 8-inch Machinist's Level with a broken vial. Stanley has discontinued these levels, so now I'm looking for a replacement vial. Any suggestions?

 

[Cactus Farmer]

The vials come in standard sizes. I love to find broken levels...I get the vial I need to replace from my local machine supply. If you can't find one or need help doing this not so hard job, PM me and we can talk.

 

[Bartonius]

I have the same one and also need a vial. Please update this thread when you source one. Thanks

 

[Cactus Farmer]

Anyone who needs vials for levels, I can find them for you , I just need to know the ID of the tube the vial fits into and what calibration/degree of accuracy needed. All the ones I have fixed were held in place with plaster of Paris. Then you have to calibrate the level after it dries and it is reassembled. I've done a few for me and close friends. Easy and you can't buy one for that price........I have 8-10 levels for different purposes. short, long and such. The vials I have access to are in different grades of accuracy to match the marks in the base.

 

[mikey]

It looks like a Starrett vial might fit that level. You might measure yours and give Starrett a call - they are wonderful about getting parts out to customers, at least in my experience.