laser level

[look 171]

Anyone bought or use one lately? I have a few really expensive ones and a bunch at about 3-500 dollars but they are all older with the red laser. The new ones seem to have green lasers which looks to be much easier to see. Any thoughts? I am itchy to spend a few bucks.

[NY65912]

We use laser levels on every project. I own Bosch, Milwaukee and DeWalt but this Huepar 3D is really good for the money.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0823HT5FP/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?pd_rd_i=B0823HT5FP&pd_rd_w=tXKjP&pf_rd_p=a64be657-55f3-4b6a-91aa-17a31a8febb4&pd_rd_wg=ljdVN&pf_rd_r=7TSWAQTRB63QD05PXWPB&pd_rd_r=53069820-4189-4e32-a092-8741c59b39f9&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFMMFdTU040VFNGMkgmZ W5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MzA4MDMzQjlXSjIyRlQxRURUJmVuY3J 5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MDk1NzAzRjVFQ0JNTFc2SE5EJndpZGdld E5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1J lZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

[NY65912]

Just got an email from Huepar for a sale. 14% off Code is HUEPAR

https://www.huepar.com/collections/laser-level?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=1iDAsE18jcwEAU4fzRYFYG6ezxZa39yx-RcLuNmZ0vGgslQzl6RFclacnw6ue98k.SBnVcb

[Bugsinrugs]

Bought a lower level Huepar level while rehabbing my guest house.. So after a few months the rechargeable batteries would not charge. Contacted the company thinking maybe they would replace the batteries. No… they sent me a brand new level! Now I have two.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Bugsinrugs

Bought a lower level Huepar level while rehabbing my guest house.. Sfter a few months the rechargeable batteries would not charge. Contacted the company thinking maybe they would replace the batteries. No… they sent me a brand new level! Now I have two.

Wow! Nice cust svc.

[hcoles]

I could have used one of these for my fence/retaining wall project. I borrow a transit.
The key I think is can you see the line during the daytime.

[island911]

Exactly ^

I bought a cheapish one that works great... at night.

[dad911]

I have expensive ones too, but I pull out this cheap green 12-line from Amazon most of the time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09PQQDP4D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As a side benefit green is easier to see with my old eyes......and it's pretty bright.

[island911]

Originally Posted by dad911

I have expensive ones too, but I pull out this cheap green 12-line from Amazon most of the time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09PQQDP4D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As a side benefit green is easier to see with my old eyes......and it's pretty bright.

Yeah, green is easier to see even with young eyes.

The whole idea is that green gives the highest (human) perceived light level for the same amount of power.

That looks good, but can it be seen on a hedge on a sunny day?

[masraum]

Originally Posted by island911

can it be seen on a hedge on a sunny day?

Maybe get a little Tim the Toolman on it (I rewired it, grunt, grunt, grunt), and you won't have to trim the hedges. Just set it up and let it burn through them in 5-10 mins.

[island911]

LOL - Like!

[look 171]

Wow, you trust the cheapy self leveling? One reason is the green I hear that's just much easier to see. I was thinking about a Bosch or Dewalt. I like the Dewalt that uses their rechargeable batteries.

[dad911]

Originally Posted by look 171

Wow, you trust the cheapy self leveling? One reason is the green I hear that's just much easier to see. I was thinking about a Bosch or Dewalt. I like the Dewalt that uses their rechargeable batteries.

First thing I checked. 1st against another laser, then by rotating the laser on a counter against a wall 20'+ away.

I rarely pull out a level anymore.

[Bill Douglas]

I looked at the Bosch one for sale around here (Bunnings) and really like it. I don't know what I would use it for as I don't actually do anything, but I do like it.

[Zeke]

On another forum it is said that green lasers eat batteries?

[1990C4S]

I bought a used transit for $150. I trust it completely. It's great for landscaping and construction. No batteries, easy to setup and use, I can leave it outside with a garbage bag over it, and if I'm creative I can use it without a helper. It's easily within 1/32" over a long distance.

Anything else, I use my German 48" level from Lee Valley.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I bought a used transit for $150. I trust it completely. It's great for landscaping and construction. No batteries, easy to setup and use, I can leave it outside with a garbage bag over it, and if I'm creative I can use it without a helper. It's easily within 1/32" over a long distance.

Anything else, I use my German 48" level from Lee Valley.

What's nice about the laser levels (I don't have one) is that if you wanted to hang several photos on a wall or around a room all at the same level, you know that everything on that line would be. If you wanted to hang several photos diagonally down a staircase but in a row, you can do that (many/most have that capability). If you had a room stripped to the studs to and wanted all light switches or outlets at the same level all around the room, they would be. The ability to be consistent and uniform is nice.

I have Stabila 4' & 18" levels as well as an old 2' of some other brand that checks with the Stabilas.

[unclebilly]

I had screw piles installed at my farm last week for my new office…

They had this really cool gizmo, it is the yellow thing on the ground. Basically it lies on the ground and the sensor on the end of the cord is placed on top of each pile to determine the relative height. It appears to be accurate within 1/16”.

I looked earlier for the details on it to post and came up with nuthin’

[masraum]

Originally Posted by unclebilly

I had screw piles installed at my farm last week for my new office…

They had this really cool gizmo, it is the yellow thing on the ground. Basically it lies on the ground and the sensor on the end of the cord is placed on top of each pile to determine the relative height. It appears to be accurate within 1/16”.

I looked earlier for the details on it to post and came up with nuthin’

Before we sold our old house we had the foundation fixed after a dry year. They used something like that except that they had a bunch of sensors all going at once. Super cool!

[LWJ]

Timely and useful info! I am re-grading my yard and building a fence shortly.