Laser level

Steve Minnich

Can anyone recommend a laser level that they've used and liked? It's not for piping. I'll be using it to drop a ceiling at my oldest daughter's house. I'm removing the collar ties and replacing them with ceiling joists. Thanks.

ratio

I used one of these for re-pitching a condensate line, worked pretty good. It's big brother comes in a kit with a grid clamp IIRC.

Gordy

If it's a one timer just rent one Stephen. However if you have other uses. The green projecting laser levels are much more visible than red in brighter lighting.

Steve Minnich

@Gordy - Good to know. I'm sure I'll find many uses for it

dooododoo

I bought this one about 5 years ago. DeWalt DW088K http://amzn.to/2jbFz5x (Mine is actually a DW087K) Paid around $125 back then, and that's why I got it as it was one of the least expensive but decent level available. Actually turned out to be a great buy; have been using it exclusively since then. It's well built, accurate, and easy to use.

hot_rod

Go green! I'm waiting for the pice to drop on Dewalt DW089LG. It seems to be one of the top green lasers.

Gordy

Yes green is pricey, but less frustrating in brighter lighting.

Jack

I've only used red lasers, but I have had a PLS2 for probably 10 years. It does a single level line, a single plumb line or crossed vert & plumb. I don't use it daily, but it has been through a lot and held up well.

EBEBRATT-Ed

I'll second the PLS2 they are good.

I have a Johnson laser now it's red projects a dot or vertical and/or horizontal line, self leveling works good. Still finding more uses for it

Gives me the ability to measure up piping jobs by myself.

And you don't have to wait for the plumb bob to stop bouncing!!!!!

j a_2

Cheapest on I found was clear plastic tube and filled with water. Lol

rick in Alaska

And it goes around corners!
Rick

ChrisJ

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-GLL-2-20-360-Degree-Self-Leveling/dp/B00SWIH9N8

Bosch GLL 2-20 360-Degree Self-Leveling Line and Cross Laser

Gordy

Green for 70 bucks more.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017LTFQXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485889404&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=green+laser+level&dpPl=1&dpID=51xuo8e7PZL&ref=plSrch

ChrisJ

Gordy said:

Green for 70 bucks more.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017LTFQXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485889404&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=green+laser+level&dpPl=1&dpID=51xuo8e7PZL&ref=plSrch

That doesn't do 360 though, does it?

Gordy

No, but does vertical also. 360 not a must.

ChrisJ

Gordy said:

No, but does vertical also. 360 not a must.

360 is a huge bonus when you're doing ceilings.
YUGE!

Gordy

Not really. Gotta think about the tool, and how to use it. Ceilings may be a one time gig for Stephen.

Now if we are out in the field shooting grades yes.

Steve Minnich

@ChrisJ - Did you just say "Yuge"?

ChrisJ

Stephen Minnich said:

@ChrisJ - Did you just say "Yuge"?

Yes,
I used it as sarcasm.


Similar to when I use "Cash me ousside" now.

BornForDying

> @ChrisJ said:
> YUGE!

We now know your true identity!

https://youtu.be/DXRaboSo70A

rick in Alaska

Stephan Minnich. When I said it would go around corners, I meant the water level JA mentioned.
Rick

Steve Minnich

@rick in Alaska That was my FAT fingers again. I didn't really disagree.

Gordy

Actually a water level is more accurate, and at far greater distances. I enjoy using old school. If you have the time.

ChrisJ

Yes.
That's exactly what @Stephen Minnich is looking for. He wants to carry a huge spool of tubing and a bunch of bottles of water around.

We can tell by the title of this thread. You know, where it says "LaserWater Level" ?

rick in Alaska

They definitely have their place. Not so good in the winter, unless you antifreeze them. But, they are accurate, as long as you get all the air bubbles out.
Rick

Gordy

It's actually fun to send apprentices after...........

EBEBRATT-Ed

getting the bubbles out is a problem

Gordy

Alcohol. Whiskey for when the job is done. Easy to see.......before the job is done.

ChrisJ

Gordy said:

Alcohol. Whiskey for when the job is done. Easy to see.......before the job is done.

They used to call levels Whiskey sticks. So I've been told.

Gordy

Very true.