Laser measure devices - suggestions please

[pirate]

Another Leica Disto D2 fan here. Had it's predecessor for about 15 years, in daily use. Bought the D2 a couple of years ago and it's just great.

 

[Squid]

I still use my Bosch DLE 50 Pro had it over 10 years I believe.

 

[curly]

I have had 3 the first one was a Lidl special, the second was a bosh and my current one is an Amazon special,

They all work the same more or less, some have more bells and whistles than others. The bosh liked the batteries too much and crashed occasionally, I lost it on a job or I would still be using it. The lidl one was chunky and when I renewed the battery smoke started to appear so it got dumped.

The latest one has a few bells and whistles like it will work out the squreM or cubicM , I only use the basic measure from one side to the other that's all I need so why spend big?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Distance-P...Y340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=laser+measure&psc=1

Look at the reviews when I did they compared it to top of the range ones and there was no difference

 

[sparkdog]

Got one a while ago but hardly ever used it, less bother just to use the tape measure.

 

[123]

Dunno if you have bought anything yet @Murdoch , the Bosch GLM 50 C is on a Lightning offer on Amazon Prime Day here (£79.99 offer is for the next 4 hours)

 

[Octopus]

Finally took the plunge and ordered the Bosch GLM 50C a few days ago ........... its smaller than I expected and will be using it to mark out some downlights next week .......

The user guide is far bigger than the tool!

 

[telectrix]

bloody new-fangled toys...... chalk string and a couple of clip nails has always been my preference. minimal cost and nobody will nick 'em.

 

[telectrix]

why the disagree, murdoch?at least chalk string won't suffer from being knocked over and gobbed up with slop from hairy-arsed spreads.

 

[Octopus]

why the disagree, murdoch?at least chalk string won't suffer from being knocked over and gobbed up with slop from hairy-arsed spreads.

I think you misunderstand my use for this. ...

I could still use a chalk line or my laser line to give me straight lines, but the laser measure is to mark the distance from the wall along the line.....

 

[David Prosser]

Disto II for me, excellent for setting up level measuring instrument.

 

[pirate]

Leica Disto are the zenith...if you don't need perfection/industry standard, there are some very good, cheaper options out there. Me, I like to buy once.

 

[Raeb]

I have a disto 110 in the everyday toolbox, good for layouts and small enough to fit my pocket.
I also have a disto 510 for measuring cable runs etc, it has a colour screen that can be used as a viewfinder with 1x, 2x & 4x zoom, making it usable outside.
The 510 stays hidden from the apprentice and labourer as it costs more than they earn in a week.

As pirate said, i like to buy once