Self Levelling laser what's decent ?

[HandySparks]

It might have had more to do with the spread of beam over a distance plus inability to see it clear in strong light, who knows?
They are certainly not that accurate over long distances.

The DW087K is specced at +/- 0.3mm/m, so 3mm at 10m. Whether you regard that as inaccurate will be down to the requirements of the job. For most electrician's work I would have thought it would be good enough. And, generally, you won't have one that's right on the limit.

 

[stevethesparks]

For electricians they are great, I have two, but just dont think they are the right equipment for ceiling fixers - that do large ceilings.

 

[HandySparks]

For electricians they are great, I have two, but just dont think they are the right equipment for ceiling fixers - that do large ceilings.

Fair enough.

 

[The Ghost]

DeWalt as well for me. Does what I need and makes a very visible line imo.

 

[joel_till]

Just getting the DW089KTRI - laser line 089 plus a tripod in a nice sturdy case. Great piece of kit but not cheap.

Buy cheap buy twice!

 

[Ib≤In≤Iz]

The DW087K is specced at +/- 0.3mm/m, so 3mm at 10m. Whether you regard that as inaccurate will be down to the requirements of the job. For most electrician's work I would have thought it would be good enough. And, generally, you won't have one that's right on the limit.

That's one of the reasons I went for the dewalt over the stanley (0.5mm/m)

Have used it on quite a few jobs & it's been great so far.

 

[Risteard]

I think you'll find that it was the users rather than the level that was faulty or inaccurate. My DeWalt is spot on.

It's easy to check the horizontal line. Just put the level on a solid surface facing a wall a few meters away. Make a mark on a wall at that LH end of the line. Now rotate the laser to put the middle of the laser line on the mark and check. Then rotate again and check the RH end of the laser line. It's easy to see if the self-leveling is out. Obviously, the further away the wall is, the more that any out-of-level will show up.

Although it should be remembered what the accuracy is on these. They can legitimately have quite a slope between ends (is it +/- 0.5mm per metre or something?).

 

[Sparkie30]

Had 2 dewalt 088 laser one packed up after 3 mothns and other dropped.

Now i got this
BOSCH GLL2-5
Well pleased with it.

 

[mydigitalhome]

Leica best I have used bright narrow precise lines providing greater accuracy far better than Fatmax IMHO. Suggest try a few next next to each other and differece is evident. Worth spending a bit more.

 

[stevethesparks]

I've not had a Leica level, but do have two Leica laser measures, and they are the muts nuts.

 

[telectrix]

bought a forge steel cross line self leveller from screwfux for £20 on clearance. does all i need.

 

[PEG]

Hilti and Leica are amongst the best,with many of the others mentioned,being cheaper,and acceptable.
Any laser device should be checked with a back-sight,on every setting-out,if accuracy is a priority,but it worth remembering that any strut,rafter or stud,over an inch and a half,will be out 3mm+,if it has a slight twist.

I had a lovely Father Ted conversation ("...this is a model,those are far away...") with an enthusiastic ceiling installer a while back. I told him,on a large enough ceiling,a water level would ensure it was curved,indeed,undulating,while a laser level would keep it straight,but send it in to space

 

[LeeH]

Leica best I have used bright narrow precise lines providing greater accuracy far better than Fatmax IMHO. Suggest try a few next next to each other and differece is evident. Worth spending a bit more.

Different league and price bracket like you said though.

 

[Soulsurfer]

Had 2 dewalt 088 laser one packed up after 3 mothns and other dropped.

Now i got this
BOSCH GLL2-5
Well pleased with it.

Saw a GLL2-50BM with the BM1 mount today £177.45 is that expensive for one ?

 

[Soulsurfer]

Just getting the DW089KTRI - laser line 089 plus a tripod in a nice sturdy case. Great piece of kit but not cheap.

Buy cheap buy twice!

Saw the DW089K today but no tripod £292.95 here but can get one for £229 , that good price ?