Laser level

[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.

 

[Gazzer]

The Dewalt is worth every penny of £140 IMO. Another rated one is the PLS 180 but at a higher price.
I asked advice of a suspended ceiling guy when i was deciding, he said both good but he thought the dewalt had the edge.

 

[DHTiling]

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

I have one as well... http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-tools/33106-dewalt-dw087k-self-levelling-pendelum-laser.html

 

[merlecollins]

I was looking at around £150 - £200

If you're feeling flush Scott and you can afford this addition to your kit, then the Dewalt DW087K is definately the one to get - it's what myself and most of the lads here use

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

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.

Scott I'm sure the Dewalt is an exellent bit of kit. I have a Stabila, and have been happy with it for years. Good luck mate

 

[Aston]

£100 budget........stabila lx50
£150 ish budget....dewalt dw087k
£200 budget........pls180

the pls180 is the best laser out of the 3, and they are all priced accordingly to their performance and benefits...they'll all do a job tho which ever one you get but pls, only make laser levels, they are specialists...small, light, accurate, not sealed units, can be recalibrated, lighter, brighter, external use capacity, they project acroos the floor very well, they have a floor square mode too

hope this helps
ed

 

[ScottG13]

I will not be purchasing one just yet, as merlecollins suggested I still have plenty do and get, but at least now I know what Im looking for

thanks chaps

 

[DHTiling]

The best way to learn , is too hone your usage of the spirit level.. then you can use a laser level to speed up.. but a tiler must be able to use a spirit level skilfully to get correct datums ... then spoil yourself after honing this skill.

 

[Thespanishtiler]

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

i have this laser level ,bm1 fine adjustment mount and telescopic pole, very good kit see my review

the pole has the added advantage of not falling apart like the laserliner one has been known to

 

[Scott]

I have just bought the Dewalt (thanks again Aston ) and i think its brilliant! I have to admit i havent used it for setting out yet as I have had someone else to do my tiling. I have played with it extensively though

 

[Gazzer]

I have just bought the Dewalt (thanks again Aston ) and i think its brilliant! I have to admit i havent used it for setting out yet as I have had someone else to do my tiling. I have played with it extensively though

Oh please...this is a family show :yikes: ......:lol:

 

[Aston]

really glad you like it scott and its nice to see it go to someone like you mate

dont play with it too much tho or you'll go blind ?????
starring directly into lasers is not recommended :lol:

 

[longboat]

As a newbe this is an interesting thread. I'm also looking to build up a toolkit to replace the DIY kit I've been using. I notice that tradetiler.com have a starter kit list that looks ok and amounts to around £1k. Maybe the lazy way, but if you trust the trade adverts on this site, I'm assuming it comes from guys who have been there and done it.......or am I being naive? :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Scott]

Just had a look at the tradetiler starter stuff. There is probably only couple of things i wouldnt need out of that lot one is the washboy as i dont do many large floors. The other i would change is the cutter, i have that cutter and dont like it for harder porcelain.

 

[gravy]

Have just bought the PlS180 myself this week (its on its maiden outing tomorrow) after reading this thread (cheers for the advice).

Regards - Dave

 

[White Room]

How many of these lasers can do a floor right angle

 

[gravy]

The PLS 180 does, and its seriously bright for a red beam laser.

Regards Dave

 

[doug boardley]

I have Stanley Fat Max, and laser eyes!!:lol: (ie I don't have a laser level)

 

[Burnsy]

PLS for me. I love it.

How do you use it for flors though? Im still confused!

 

[Scott]

How many of these lasers can do a floor right angle

Show off! Just cos yours can rrr:

 

[Scott]

PLS for me. I love it.

How do you use it for flors though? Im still confused!

It sets a line across the floor you so can use it to square the room by measuring diagonally from the corners to the centre line