Best line lasers according to redditors
We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best line lasers. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 27 Reddit comments discussing the best line lasers. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Keeping a straight line is so hard! I just use a laser level & it’s helped a ton. Here’s the link to the one I use:
Johnson Level and Tool 9250 Laser Line Level (Mouse) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C3C0HK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_skk1BbKNRZ26D
Black & Decker BDL220S Laser Level https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8GBBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wHpFybMPT44NN
The bottom of a laser level: you nail/attach the tack to the wall then can swivel the laser where you need it. Hold on, looking for a pic... ETA: Like the base of this one. I have the exact one in your pic, but I'll be darned if I can remember who made it so I can find a pic. The bottom of the actual level is magnetic and sits on the ring, and has a little thing that turns the level and the base stays stuck to the wall. (Edited a thousand times because I'm not making sense today. Yay cold meds.)
Cheaper one are available
Semlos Multipurpose Laser Level Measuring Tape Standard and Metric Tape Ruler (8ft/2.5M) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XHVXPSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2mMKDb7BS99YF
Try a laser level! For projecting a straight line onto the model. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PQ4PJYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xjMXzb7ZKQVJ3
Here's a video review -- pay special attention to the second half talking about the laser. https://youtu.be/YwuVKTynlYY
For hanging your art
https://www.amazon.com/Decker-BDL170-BullsEye-Auto-Leveling-AnglePro/dp/B000IDX1IM
I, and most people I see who use them, use a laser level which you can find in most any hardware store or, of course, online.
As an added bonus, they make deployment a breeze (see player on left). Just measure your 7" or 10" close to one table edge, lay the laser down at that point, and measure again along the opposite edge to make sure it's...well...level. Then you can quickly and accurately deploy your models without constantly remeasuring or relying on a scattering of dice/markers.
I'm not a huge DIY guy mostly posting because I want to see what others have to say, but as someone that is not that great at hanging things, an electronic leveling system has been amazing for hanging things easily [like this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0793LFSP4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0793LFSP4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f0dedbe2-13c8-4136-a746-4398ed93cf0f&pd_rd_wg=Xl8Z1&pf_rd_r=2YZ9NC9C8N5XZ80YJWJ5&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=18A0T&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=b4759eb3-f315-11e8-a029-3b664630e258)
Oh, it will be used for way more than just the tiling. I have loads of projects and generally always do that this would be put to use with. I get what you are saying and yeah, there are other ways to do the job just dine, but if you get down to it that way, you don't really ever need a laser level at all. It for sure is a very "nice to have" tool.
In my research, I have see lots of good things about this one and, besides the magnets, seems to be a pretty decent value. Not a "name" brand really, but reviews I have seen and the specs seem like an honest investment at that price.
Huepar Self-Leveling Green Laser Level 360 Cross Line with 2 Plumb Dots Laser Tool -360-Degree Horizontal Line Plus Large Fan Angle of Vertical Beam with Up & Down Points -Magnetic Pivoting Base 621CG https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKFCMDN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ztNWCb3ZQTYBS
A 3 plane laser is a wonderful tool for layout. I have a Bosch GLL3-33 CG and it’s saved me countless hours on the jobsite. Absolutely worth it.
Welcome to the world of wood construction; where walls are never straight or plumb.
Working off chalk lines, or using a laser will help you:
https://www.amazon.com/HAMMERHEAD-HLFL01-installation-Alignment-Wallpaper/dp/B074J7VV52
I got a laser level from walmart, it's nice because I can put it on the table and it casts a line, so I don't have to worry too much about my hand shaking, just line up the arc lines with the cast line.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BLACK-DECKER-BDL220S-Mounting-Accessories/sim/B000B8GBBS/2
Buy This. Then putt. Keep the red on the ball as long as possible. http://www.amazon.com/Blackhttp://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-BDL220S-Laser-Level/dp/B000B8GBBS/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1380586268&sr=1-2&keywords=black+and+decker+laser+level-Decker-BDL220S-Laser-Level/dp/B000B8GBBS/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1380586268&sr=1-2&keywords=black+and+decker+laser+level
I have an army painter line laser, and got one because I saw two other people using them (in a fully lit room). The price seemed a little high. The non-line thing, the crossover x, really? That sucks. The word is that they are finnicky - the QA must suck because some are fine and other aren't. I've heard about other laser line levels having a curve to them perhaps because the lens was mismounted. I haven't heard about the non-line ones, but people were talking about how even with fresh batteries the line didn't work very brightly on some of them.
I had a similar issue, bought mine, tried it out same day, worked great. Left the batteries in there, came back to play with it a week later and, same as you, working, but barely. Just mega-dim.
So, I got new batteries. Tried them, they work fine. Now I store the batteries next to the laser in a snack bag. When its game time, pop in the batteries, then take them out hours and hours later when the games are done. I haven't needed to buy a third set of batteries after the first mistake of leaving them in there for a week straight. I have RC things as well, and those batteries are way more problematic. Storing the batteries out of the device isn't a big deal.
The army painter target lock laser works fine if you're good about battery care. Can we get a pic of the X thing? I bet if you send that pic to army painter they'll help you out.
A quick googling shows that this is being talked about on the FFG forums. Here's some things I found:
(germany)
(remove the saw attachment, best deal, same quality as army painter)
($15)
http://www.harborfreight.com/laser-marker-93242.html
That is the one my friend got.
There is also this one, which may be overkill: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/149f/?cpg=cj&CJURL=&CJID=2617611#tabs&cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=
However, I found this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/As-Seen-On-TV-Straight/dp/B00068J2V4/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1396894894&sr=1-2&keywords=laser+line
Just finished my kitchen redo with RTA cabinets. We originally were going to go with Ikea (even bought them and had them all in the garage) and then decided to switch to RTA. We found ours from a local seller, who I'm pretty sure just bought them online and resold them. They were pretty much the same as Cabinets To Go.
I was really happy with them. Quality was good, assembly/installation was fine. Seemed sturdier than Ikea.
Ours went together mostly with cam screws. I did put a few extra trim screws through certain sides/places/drawers to make them hold together a bit tighter.
We also ended up painting them, adding our own hardware, and adding our own custom trim, which I think turned out well.
Here are some major general cabinet tips I wish I had known before I started (most apply to all cabinets):
For uppers, screw a level 2x4 to the studs right where you want the bottom of the upper to be, set the upper on the 2x4, have a helper hold it in place then screw it to the studs. Much easier than holding it up there level until you get some screws in.
You need to level the cabinets in multiple directions. Your walls almost certainly aren't straight. Get a laser level like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Compact-Self-Leveling-Cross-Laser-Clamp/dp/B00OZHIFNS/
put it on a table/ladder/flat surface and have it project a horizontal, level line a few inches above the tops of your bottom cabinets. Take a tape measure around to each cabinet and check all 4 corners to get a common distance between cabinet top and laser line. You want to shoot for no more than 1/8 inch variation in heights. Use shims to fix it. This method is 100 times better than a bubble level if you have any distance to span at all.
Along with that, you want your fronts to line up so that when you look down the fronts, they are in a straight line. I'll be honest, I screwed this up quite a bit. I tried to follow the line of my wall, but found out after the fact my wall is horribly crooked. Mine isn't too bad, but the overhang of the counter tops is inconsistent in depth throughout. I don't have awesome tips on how to fix this, other than be patient and use the laser level to try to help line things up.
Order of operations I would take is tear out old cabinets, tear up old floor tile, put in new cabinets, put in new tile. That is the order we went in at least.
Good luck!
+1 for Qbox, that thing has saved my ass more times than I'd like to admit. I'd also recommend an alignment level like the Bosch GPL3. I mostly use mine for arena ground-rigging but it's great in a pinch for lining up pretty much anything and a lot quicker than a plumb bob.
Buy a super cheap laser level. They are too dim to use in bright daylight, but they'd be bright enough at dusk:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-BDL220S-Laser-Level/dp/B000B8GBBS
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DV5PM12/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000B8GBBS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0K9ZX5Y7JC72XMC01PRQ
This one is awesome
Good info. First off, you'll definitely want a green laser for visibility outdoors. You're right - Dewalt has great 20v ones in the $1000+ range -- but I suspect that something in the $500 to $600 range could do a great job for your applications. For ex: this Topcon gets great reviews, and is construction rated for shock, dust and water resistance, along with having far greater range than you describe needing. It appears to be accurate to +/- 1/8 inch at 150 ft -- or better, and is self leveling. I see users commenting that they get better than the promised 40 to 60 hours battery life, and you can swap in either rechargeable or off the shelf batteries (D cells I think). If it were me, I'd start looking in this range, compare a few models and reviews. Here's a link to the Topcon:
https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-Horizontal-Resistant-Construction-Receiver/dp/B079V4QCT3?SubscriptionId=AKIAI4T22JU7SBN4REAQ&tag=tools1st-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B079V4QCT3
Simple operation and works pretty well
https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-Alignment-Horizontal-Batteries-Construction/dp/B07CVZHRQ2
Here's the one I got, for reference: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F5L69GD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I kind of wish I had more projects to use it for... should I just start tiling random walls? ;)
The big thing to look for is that it does 3 planes (rotary/vertical/horizontal) which means you can align it exactly with how your screen hangs from the ceiling and get a perfectly orthogonal line traced on the ceiling.
You building a lot of decks?