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Laser Level

  • 11-12-2019 1:43pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭


    Hi Gents,

    I am looking to purchase a laser level for hanging shelves tiling and general work. I have 0 experience with these laser levels but i would like to get one. I do quite a bit of DIY so i would like to have a unit that covers all the leveling scenarios. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Happy to pay for a good all round unit.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    It depends on how much you want to spend.
    I have dewalt 3 line self leveling one. Its brilliant.
    I have a hilti one that you can lock the pendulum and do angles with. That's very handy but is only one line.

    If you can I would get one that you lock the pendulum for transport.

    Get a good tripod . Or a pole that springs against the ceiling. I just one if these and its brilliant for inside work.

    I have a receiver for mine that allows me to use it a bit like a rotary laser lever that buoldera use for foundations etc. It seems fairly good and only 150 instead of 8000


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭choo choo man


    I would be happy to pay €100 to €150 for a decent unit. I just have no experience with the units and their capabilities hence the query.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    I got this one last year for tiling, very reasonable and did as required. Didn't see the point of spending big money for something that would be rarely used after, have a few spirit levels also.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MS74QLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    It's quite good indoors but difficult to see outside or in a bright room, the green laser is supposed to be better on that front.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭keithdub


    Have a look at adverts.ie. if you have any dewalt tools try and pick up one that takes a 18v battery. If not there is plenty more on there for decent money


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭GottaGetGatt


    https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-dw088k-self-levelling-line-laser/38474
    This is the basic Dewalt Red line Laser. Their the job. You’d probably get it about €30 cheaper on amazon or the green one for the same price. Use one pretty much everyday for work.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Make sure it's self leveling if your spending the money.

    I've the green De Walt one. Bit out of your budget but the red one is similar only has less range and not superb outdoors in comparison to green light.

    Depends where you want to use yours


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    keithdub wrote: »
    Have a look at adverts.ie. if you have any dewalt tools try and pick up one that takes a 18v battery. If not there is plenty more on there for decent money

    Battery compatibility is irrelevant with these tools. OP, the Tacklife linked above would fit your bill perfectly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭choo choo man


    Many thanks for the replies, i think i will go for the Tacklife unit above and see how i go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    dodzy wrote: »
    Battery compatibility is irrelevant with these tools. OP, the Tacklife linked above would fit your bill perfectly.

    Battery compatability is very important. These tools use a nice few batteries at a time and arnt that easy on them .
    If your using it a few times a year its not a big deal but a few times a week or month it adds up fast. There is nothing worse than it going dead when you need it. At least with bateris that are comparable with your other tools you can charge it up or swap over to another one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Battery compatability is very important. These tools use a nice few batteries at a time and arnt that easy on them .
    If your using it a few times a year its not a big deal but a few times a week or month it adds up fast. There is nothing worse than it going dead when you need it. At least with bateris that are comparable with your other tools you can charge it up or swap over to another one

    OP is talking about laser levels.....AA batteries.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    dodzy wrote: »
    OP is talking about laser levels.....AA batteries.

    The decent ones are rechargeable. DeWalt for example mines 18v


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    listermint wrote: »
    The decent ones are rechargeable. DeWalt for example mines 18v

    Nice one, never knew, but a great idea nonetheless. Apologies to PT. Out of interest, are the green really that good outdoors ? I’ve the old 088 I think it is, and while internally it’s fine, outdoors is very poor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    dodzy wrote: »
    Nice one, never knew, but a great idea nonetheless. Apologies to PT. Out of interest, are the green really that good outdoors ? I’ve the old 088 I think it is, and while internally it’s fine, outdoors is very poor.

    dont worry about it.

    if your using it very rarely a baterriers wont matter.

    i probably spent 50 euro on AA bateries this year for several tools. so anything to reduce that would eb well worth it


    i have no experience witht eh green laser. they say its better outside. all i can say is that the red is omposible to see once you go past 20 ft from the laser. the glasses help a bit but are a nuisance
    the receiver is great though


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    dodzy wrote: »
    Nice one, never knew, but a great idea nonetheless. Apologies to PT. Out of interest, are the green really that good outdoors ? I’ve the old 088 I think it is, and while internally it’s fine, outdoors is very poor.

    It's an improvement but as with anything in real sunshine.... Can suffer immediately


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