Laser Level

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Don’t forget to get a tripod (or check they’re compatible with your tripod, if you have one)! They need to be within 2-3 degrees of flat in order to work. You can’t just pop them on a ladder step or a stack of books etc.
 
I have this…

www.screwfix.com

Magnusson Green Self-Levelling Cross-Line Laser Level - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. For DIY and light residential construction jobs. Projects bright horizontal and vertical lines that can be used independently or as a cross, in short to mid-range applications. Working range up to 15m. Features ¼" thread mount for tripod usage. Suitable for both...
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Got for £30 a year or two ago and it’s been great. Specs have it as being every bit as accurate as the Dewalt one that’s over £100.

Battery life is good, accuracy is good and it connects to a tripod and also has a really strong magnetic mount too. For the money I can’t fault it.
 
dlockers said:
Hi folks,

Cyber Monday/Black Friday itch - what's the consensus on laser levels?

This seems OK?
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I've had that one for years.. Bought from Screwfix If i recall..... However I dont think I paid that much......But could be wrong

There was a dewalt one that a mate had for setting out tiles that was much better though
 
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dlockers said:
There's a lot of chat about 30 quid ones but so far none have been. Which one?
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Laser Level Green,RockSeed LV1G Cross Laser Level Horizontal and Vertical Points Rotatable 360 Degree Self Levelling Laser Level with Manual/Self-Leveling Mode IP54 Anti-Splash 1M Shockproof https://amzn.eu/d/0Xcdscw

This one and even with inflation rampant it is still £30! Used it for setting out bathroom tile and my kitchen can’t fault it.
 
 
ristac said:
Which one did you get in the end, the Bosch one is one I had shortlisted
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You actually reminded me I had forgotten to finish this research off. Just went for what @a1ex2001 recommend as it was down another few quid with a cheap Amazon basics tripod.

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I bought one of the Huepar ones after looking at this thread, and have paired it with a tripod I already have from a cheapo telescope.

Successfully used it to hang a picture. Although I do wonder whether I used it right. The line I needed was higher than the tripod will go, so I don't think I could use the self-levelling, as I required the unit to be tilted upwards to project at the right height. So I had to resort to using a spirit level on the top of the unit to gauge left-right level and then lock it in place. Then I used the level again against the line projected on the wall, just to ensure it hadn't moved while I was locking it in place.

It worked fine, but I can't help feeling there was likely a better way of doing it. So what is the 'correct' method when you need the line high up?
 
a1ex2001 said:
Laser Level Green,RockSeed LV1G Cross Laser Level Horizontal and Vertical Points Rotatable 360 Degree Self Levelling Laser Level with Manual/Self-Leveling Mode IP54 Anti-Splash 1M Shockproof https://amzn.eu/d/0Xcdscw

This one and even with inflation rampant it is still £30! Used it for setting out bathroom tile and my kitchen can’t fault it.
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I bought this one, used it yesterday to hang a mirror (I know, excessive right), worked perfectly.
 
I have one that came with a little arm clamp so that you don't have to have a tripod set up all the time, handy if working in tight areas. I guess you can alwyas buy the arm separately.
 
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