I got this because at some point she lost her previous lower attitude to life. The previous one I had was just a block of aluminum with a bubble on top. Precise and easy. I had a few small projects that my 8" level just didn't fit, so I found this one. Great tool. This level is precise and unobtrusive. I really like the clip so I can always keep it handy and the magnet is pretty strong. I took my 8oz hammer as a test with no problem and if I dropped a nail I was able to get it out easily. It's now a permanent fixture in my toolbox and I'll try to keep track of it on my own!