Yesterday my wife was looking around in a store not too far from our office while on lunch. She ran across this level and sent me a picture and said, "Do you want it?" Should you ever ask a woodworker if he wants another tool, of course I wanted it!

So after getting home, I got on the Internet and started the google process to see what I could find out about Port Austin Levels.

Here is what I know so far and please add to this. They began in 1947 and have been in business since. They are a Veteran business. Levels made right here in the good ole United States.

Back in 1947, three gentlemen (John Upthegrove, Frank Kinch, and Harold Finan) pooled their resources to create Port Austin Level. Since then, Port Austin Level has grown from a one-room work shop to a full-sized factory which includes an aluminum foundry.

Check out Port Austin Level and Tool Mfg. Co.

Here is my Port Austin Level.

It has certainly been used but is good and straight and the bubbles are all good. I have no idea when this one was made. I have sent them an email and hope they will check out our site.

When you get a change, give them a look. Their page says, "Made with Pride, Veteran Owned"

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Checked it out John,and what a great company and site it is. Very cool. I'll place a link on our American Made Page. Thanks for bringing this one to our attention.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Just ordered their 9" torpedo wood level with single vial.

Cool levels!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Cool John. They have some great looking levels.

Nice score!!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

I heard from the folks at Port Austin Levels today. They called me as we were having problems with email getting to me.

Anyway it looks like my level is a child of the '60's. Now that is a Rocking Level!

Wonderful people to speak with at Port Austin, so if you are looking for a level, go to their web site and check them out. They are Veteran owned and the lady I was speaking with, her daughter is in the Air Force Reserves.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Wonderful John!!!! The 60's eh!!!! Should we paint some flowers on it too!!! LOL

It's a great find, stylish and I love that red paint. What's really cool is that the company is still around, and if not for your finding that level, we may have never known about this veteran owned outfit. I am glad you did.

John Moody said:

I heard from the folks at Port Austin Levels today. They called me as we were having problems with email getting to me.

Anyway it looks like my level is a child of the '60's. Now that is a Rocking Level!

Wonderful people to speak with at Port Austin, so if you are looking for a level, go to their web site and check them out. They are Veteran owned and the lady I was speaking with, her daughter is in the Air Force Reserves.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

I have a level that at first glance looks very much like yours, John, I'm going to check it tomorrow for a possible name plate, model no. etc.   Your wife is a gem to have put you in ownership of it!!

She is definitely a gem Ron just for putting up with me, but I think in some way she enjoys finding them as much as I do.

Check your level and post us a picture.

Ron Southard said:

I have a level that at first glance looks very much like yours, John, I'm going to check it tomorrow for a possible name plate, model no. etc.   Your wife is a gem to have put you in ownership of it!!