Lasers and there confusion - TilersForums.com

[WR Landscaping]

Right I have finally saved some money for a laser.level but do I go for the bosch gll 250 cross line which self levels or go for the bosch tl30 (I think) laser which doesnt level but projects 3 lines and righ angles to each other? :whatchutalkingabout

Theres a trade show on this weekend so thinking to try and look at them but some reviews woul be good from you guys.

Also can a crossline be used to quickly project a right angle onto a floor?

 

[Peter]

Worth considering the PLS lasers too. Don't find my Bosch overly bright in normal lighting conditions.

 

[PaulSmith]

Just purchased a BOSCH QUIGO cross line laser; 5m working range. Nice little tool for the money, ideal for small jobs.

 

[bugs183]

Go to Tradetiler and order a self levelling laser, and buy the laser staff to go with it.
Lasers are brilliant, but use one with a staff and you can instantly move it up and down, this is invaluable. The tripods are a bit pointless.
I've tried the floor lasers and don't rate them. You can't beat a good old fashioned string line.

 

[afright]

My laser level is magnetic so I put a screw in the wall and hang an old saw up and stick the level to the saw you can then slide it up or down got a staff with the level but quicker using it on the saw.

 

[Aston]

i use a pls180, excellent laser levels
as bugs, dont rate the floor laser squares one bit ..dewalt dw060k was next to useless and the laser liner wasnt much either...

dewalts dw088k is good too and the hilti.

 

[Alan.P]

PLS all the way, and you can use it as a cross on the floor if needed, I forget the button presses, either 4 gives the normal cross and 5 locks it so as you can turn it upside down or it's 3 and 4, thanks Pete ( pjc ) for that tip

 

[John Benton]

Dewalt dw088 is a great piece of kit IMO. Does the job perfect for me.

 

[Aston]

PLS all the way, and you can use it as a cross on the floor if needed, I forget the button presses, either 4 gives the normal cross and 5 locks it so as you can turn it upside down or it's 3 and 4, thanks Pete ( pjc ) for that tip

hi al
i was showing phil hobson that permanent cross / square feature on the pls the other day..
i've banged on about pls for years on here but when you use one, you realise how good they are.

i suppose you pay your money and takes your pick...

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I've got the bosch gll-250 with the magnetic holder, I screw a length of shelf racking to the wall so I can adjust it up or down.