Laser Level

[kindai]

I have this…

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.

also have this and can confirm its a great bit of kit.

 

[Doughnut007]

They are useful tools however you get what you pay for. After the cheap ones don't project far.

 

[Chabsy]

I've had both red and green Bosch professional lasers and I am not convinced that green is any easier to see.

 

[SpellowHouse]

The only time I find them useful is when they have a rotating head and you can set out a level line all the way around a room. I have one for that. Rest of the time I use an ordinary level.

 

[eddiemcgarrigle]

I much prefer the green laser to the red, so much easier to see in bright light.

 

[Azza]

Speaking of lasers, what's a good reasonably priced laser measure?

 

[NickK]

Speaking of lasers, what's a good reasonably priced laser measure?

What rough distances? indoor or outdoor?

I have a stanley one which is good for indoor to 10-15 meters with a red beam.
It can’t measure outdoors as it’s beam is not bright enough.

 

[Azza]

What rough distances? indoor or outdoor?

I have a stanley one which is good for indoor to 10-15 meters with a red beam.
It can’t measure outdoors as it’s beam is not bright enough.

Only indoors, nothing over 30m.

~£50 seems to be either

DeWalt DWHT77100-XJ Laser Distance Measurer

Get accurate and reliable measurements in an instant with the DeWalt laser measure – a pocket-sized gadget that’s rugged and extra tough to cope with on-site conditions.This laser distance measurer has a working range of 30m and is accurate to within 3mm at 10m. It can make area, volume or...

www.toolstation.com

or

Bosch Zamo III Digital Laser Measure - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Makes calculating distances and areas easy. Simple one-button control offers ease of use while adapatable system allows connection of various attachments for a variety of applications. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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Both seem muchly the same.

 

[Hussman]

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?

This...

I had the same issue when I was trying to hang pictures.

I ended up balancing the tripod, which the laser level was attached to, on top of 6 tins of tuna.

I'm sure this is how the professionals do it!

 

[ChrisD.]

I ended up balancing the tripod, which the laser level was attached to, on top of 6 tins of tuna.

Whatever works. I hung a mirror and used 3x loft leg boxes on top of a sideboard.

 

[aVdub]

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[RoyMi6]

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.

Hummm I’ve never had this problem… that’s seems like a really small amount…

Saying that… I was all ready to come here and recommend my “cheap” solution but turns out my Amazon order history shows it cost £109 in 2018

This is exactly the kind of thing I’d try and find much cheaper but looking at my returns I didn’t have much success with the alternatives at the time…

 

[ristac]

Hummm I’ve never had this problem… that’s seems like a really small amount…

Saying that… I was all ready to come here and recommend my “cheap” solution but turns out my Amazon order history shows it cost £109 in 2018

This is exactly the kind of thing I’d try and find much cheaper but looking at my returns I didn’t have much success with the alternatives at the time…

Which one was it

 

[RoyMi6]

I stuck with the Tacklife 30m SC-L04 but I can’t find it anywhere to link to. Even the Amazon link in my basket says “oops can’t find this”

Ones that failed me were a Bosch and a RockSeed one, both again with links that fail to work - but it was the end of 2017/2018 that I bought them so not sure I’d expect y sepcific versions to exist