Key Features
Overview
The Stabila 29008 Type 80 AS Spirit Level (Model 29008) is a compact box level built for quick. accurate leveling and plumbing during finish work and everyday layout. This is a spirit level designed for checking level and plumb on small parts. short runs. and tight spaces where a longer level is awkward.
The big reason to buy this model is that it is built and rated to read accurately in normal and reverse position. With two measuring surfaces and Stabila’s permanently aligned vial and surface installation process. it is meant to keep its accuracy over years of use. not just out of the box.
At 8 inches long. it is a natural fit for setting switch plates. thermostats. shelving. and trim lines. When you are working in a doorway. a cabinet opening. or against a wall. the short length lets you get a read without fighting surrounding material.
The reinforced aluminum rectangular profile with ribs is there for a practical reason: it helps the level body resist flex and dings that can throw off readings. Two measuring surfaces give you stable contact whether you are checking a face. an edge. or you need to flip the tool for a reverse read.
The end caps are listed as Standard / Wall Grips. which is what you want when you are pressing the level to a surface while marking. It is a simple detail. but it helps keep the tool from walking when you are trying to hold a line and make a mark at the same time.
If you do finish carpentry. remodeling. electrical trim-out. or any work where you are constantly checking small components for plumb and level. this is the size that actually stays on you instead of getting left behind.
Mark and Set Trim Without the Wobble
This is the kind of level you grab when you are setting a line for trim. shelves. or fixtures and you need a clean mark you can trust.
- Two measuring surfaces for stable contact on common jobsite materials
- End caps listed as Standard / Wall Grips for better hold while marking
Confidence in Normal and Reverse Reads
When you have to flip a level to check the same plane. the reverse-position rating matters. This level is specified for both orientations so you can confirm a surface without guessing.
- Accuracy (normal position): 1/32 inch at 72 inches
- Accuracy (reverse position): 3/64 inch at 72 inches
Jobsite-Tough. Bag-Friendly Size
The Type 80 AS profile is made to take real handling and still give you reliable reads. The short 8 inch length is also the one that actually makes it onto the job in your bag.
- Reinforced aluminum rectangular profile with ribs
- Assembled weight: 0.4 lb
Key Specifications
| Length |
8 in |
|---|---|
 Weight |
0.4 lb |
| Accuracy (Normal Position) |
± 1/32 in @ 72 in |
| Accuracy (Reverse Position) |
± 3/64 in @ 72 in |
 Measuring Surfaces |
2 |
| Body Profile |
Reinforced aluminum rectangular profile with ribs |
 End Caps |
Standard / Wall Grips |
 Made In |
Germany |
Built For
Pro Tip
If you are verifying a surface. take a reading. flip the level end-for-end. and read again. The Type 80 AS is rated for reverse-position measurements. so a quick two-way check helps you catch a twist or a crowned surface before you fasten anything.
Tool Nut’s Take
Stabila 29008 Type 80 AS Spirit Level: the one you actually keep on you
It is small. accurate. and built to take everyday abuse. which is exactly what an 8 inch spirit level should be.
- Who it’s for: Remodelers. finish carpenters. and electricians doing constant small checks on trim. plates. and fixtures.
- Why it stands out: Rated accuracy in normal and reverse position. plus a reinforced aluminum profile with ribs.
- Worth knowing: At 8 inches. it is not meant to bridge big gaps or find dips across long studs. it is for close-in work where speed matters.
Common Questions
- What is the accuracy rating? The Type 80 AS is rated at ± 1/32 inch at 72 inches in normal position and ± 3/64 inch at 72 inches in reverse position.
- Can I use it for reverse-position measurements? Yes. It has two measuring surfaces and is specified as suitable for reverse-position measurements.
- Where is it made? Germany.
