Which laser level would you suggest?

[HappyHippyDad]

Morning all.

I am going to invest in a laser level as I am getting more and more larger domestic jobs and I am finding it a right pain to go all around the walls with my spirit level. It will be used predominantly for levelling sockets/switches around the room.

I have started looking and as with everything these days there is a huge choice and it gets confusing.

I have no experience with these so was hoping for some advice on what characteristics of the a laser level you find very useful, i.e 360°, bright light etc.

Also, any suggestions on which ones to buy?

Budget of <£200 including the tripod and any extras.

The dewalt DW0811-XJ360 looks good?

I also like the look of the dewalt DW088K but I don't think it is 360°, do you guys find 360° very useful?

Cheers.

 

[123]

What sort of telescopic pole 123? Could you send a link to one if possible? Cheers.

Here you go. They go floor to ceiling. I have a Bosch one I never use but have to hang some pictures at home later so gonna see if I can find it to do that. For work as I've said I screw a backbox to the wall and use it

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Here you go. They go floor to ceiling. I have a Bosch one I never use but have to hang some pictures at home later so gonna see if I can find it to do that. For work as I've said I screw a backbox to the wall and use it

Thanks for that 123. Last question! Can all these telescopic poles be used with the dewalt laser? Do they have some kind of generic joining part?

 

[Dillb]

Thanks for that 123. Last question! Can all these telescopic poles be used with the dewalt laser? Do they have some kind of generic joining part?

Yes the thread ok the underside of lasers is usually a genric size or you should get a adaptor with them if not

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I think the decision has been made!
I've also just seen your postings on a similar thread in July 123 . You do like this laser don't you!

Thanks all for the information, it really is good of you to take the time to share your experiences/views.

Only downside is I'm now spending £100 more than expected!

 

[123]

I think the decision has been made!
I've also just seen your postings on a similar thread in July 123 . You do like this laser don't you!

Thanks all for the information, it really is good of you to take the time to share your experiences/views.

Only downside is I'm now spending £100 more than expected!

Spend once, spend wisely. The Dewalt DW088K is a good laser level at a very good price. It's red though, but batteries would last well. The green upgrade on that unit eats batteries. The 10.8v is an absolute beast though. I was doing a kitchen install a few weeks ago and had to do a little bit of work in the summer house at the back of the garden - the green line projected right down and could be clearly seen in it lol.

I haven't had the need yet and may never, but Dewalt 10.8v tools are pretty cheap (sub £100 for Impact, Combi, 2 batteries, 1 charger!). Could easily add to the tool collection if the need arises.

The thread on the base of most laser levels is the same, and it's the same as a camera tripod etc.

 

[JK-Electrical]

The DCE088D1G does seem to have extremely good reviews!

I'm guessing it is just run on 10.8v dewalt batteries. A bit of an investment seeing as though all my kit is Makita, but i'm still tempted.

Also, do you know of any pole kits/ clever ideas (as Dillb says above) for this laser level so it can be used lower than 600mm (the tripod only goes down to 600mm)?

All my kit is Makita too, but I had no hesitation in breaking with tradition and switching to DeWalt for my new laser. If Makita made a laser as good as the DCE088D1G, I would've bought it. But they don't, so I didn't!

There's a DeWalt telescopic pole available, but I feel it's somewhat overpriced at £115.99.

 

[Midwest]

Nobody's really mentioned mentioned 360°, apart from suffolk who didn't really like it. Would it not be useful?

Whatever you buy in the end, all of them can rotate 360’ on a tripod.

 

[Marvo]

There's a recent discussion on the tilers forums about laser levels that might have some useful info in it for you.

 

[Rpa07]

Bosch are great lasers so TAKE THAT BACK MIDWEST!
Agree that spending the extra to get a green laser would benefit - especially for these sunny summers we keep having (once)!
I have two Bosch reds and use them as much as they need to be used. I switch them off when not in use. Coincidentally changed batteries on both units today when tidying van after church!
I like that the Bosch units lock the ‘dangly bit’ when closed off.

Now someone else can take the blame for advertising, that site is where I bought my kit. They have a section on which laser is for you, and shows what lines/spots a particular laser will produce.

PPS don't buy Bosch, as they don't do spares.