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[ScottG13]

What laser level do you guys have and what would you recommend as a level to get me started

 

[Gazzer]

Whenever i hear those words " to get me started" i always cringe. It says to me that you want cheap but these items are precision and you wont get precision cheap. Get a DeWalt DW087 and keep it safe, it will last for years, mine has and it gets used all the time.

 

[peckers]

as above i have a laser liner one trade tiler sells them. worth its money buy once buy quality....

 

[diamondtiling]

Got to start somewhere Neale, he might not have a lot of cash to spend.

I would say get the best one you can afford and work up.

 

[merlecollins]

Hi Scott,

Lets put this into perspective.....

How big is your tool kit at the moment? Have you bought all the relevant cutters and hand tools yet? Washboy? Van? Overalls? Insurance?

There's a lot of gear to get and use regularly before worrying about a laser level My advice would be to get a decent spirit level and get used to that before diving in on a laser....

If you've got everything, how much have you budgeted for a laser level?

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Bosch GLL2-50 Cross-Line Self-Leveling Laser FLT Geosystems how about one of these!!

 

[Gazzer]

Got to start somewhere Neale, he might not have a lot of cash to spend.

I would say get the best one you can afford and work up.

I understand what you say Dom but dont you think the laser is presicion ? I have heard of so many people buying cheap laser levels only to find they bin them after finding out they are useless.

Now i see Scott is a newbie , my advice would be dont bother with a laser level. A good spirit level will suit you better. As others have said you need to build up a tool kit, you will always want something new but there are tools you can do without and tools you cant. A laser level you can do without.

 

[ScottG13]

Whenever i hear those words " to get me started" i always cringe. It says to me that you want cheap but these items are precision and you wont get precision cheap. Get a DeWalt DW087 and keep it safe, it will last for years, mine has and it gets used all the time.

I am starting to build up my tools as i go. Which is what i meant 'to get me started' Saw a stabila level being used today and got me wondering what you guys used.

So basically the more i spend the better it is? When buying a car should i go for the 10k kia or the 7k BMW? The kia cost more therefore must be better and more reliable.??

Just seen the dewalt dw087 for £140. Nice. Just wanted to find out what tools people are using and or recommed.

 

[Gazzer]

I am sorry Scott , you spend your money the way you like.

As for me , I use the DW087.

 

[ScottG13]

I am sorry Scott , you spend your money the way you like.

As for me , I use the DW087.

I was looking at around £150 - £200, so the DW087 looks good. I know with most tools you get what you pay for. Just thought Id post to hear your thoughts as you all know your stuff.