Lasers and there confusion

[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.

 

[Paul Smith]

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.

 

[Protilers]

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.

I have the Dewalt 088k.....and the 060k(discontinued)......and I have to be honest......the 060k (floor square).......saves me days and works really well.......but then again....its all in the user....not in the product....

I also have a bosch 3 way floor square......the beam is too short....its made of plastic.....and it has a third beam (dw060k does not!).......but it does have it uses!

Lee

 

[Protilers]

horses for courses?

 

[Aston]

I have the Dewalt 088k.....and the 060k(discontinued)......and I have to be honest......the 060k (floor square).......saves me days and works really well.......but then again....its all in the user....not in the product....

I also have a bosch 3 way floor square......the beam is too short....its made of plastic.....and it has a third beam (dw060k does not!).......but it does have it uses!

Lee

all in the user?? lol you press a button mate and you get two lines. one which extends about 8ft if you are lucky and the other one, well next to nothing...why do you think they discontinued them?? ;0)

 

[Protilers]

all in the user?? lol you press a button mate and you get two lines. one which extends about 8ft if you are lucky and the other one, well next to nothing...why do you think they discontinued them?? ;0)

yeah its all in being able to read a beam ED.....I think you got a dodgy one..........I have tiled warehouses with my (two)......and never had a problem........and I have lots of lazers.....my lot swear by them!

and they are being discontinued proberbly because there is a small demand.....mainly because peeps dont know how to use or even understand What they are for......

no names mentioned.......ps glad you are back!!!!!.....

Lee

 

[The D]

yeah its all in being able to read a beam ED.....I think you got a dodgy one..........I have tiled warehouses with my (two)......and never had a problem........and I have lots of lazers.....my lot swear by them!

and they are being discontinued proberbly because there is a small demand.....mainly because peeps dont know how to use or even understand What they are for......

no names mentioned.......ps glad you are back!!!!!.....

Lee

:lol::lol::lol: you kill me:lol:

 

[Aston]

you could have a point lee
or maybe people don't understand a 3-4-5 and the use of chalk line..no names mentioned 😉

 

[Protilers]

:lol::lol::lol: you kill me:lol:

hahhahahhahaa.......glad I amuse you Dean......thats what I am all about...........

 

[Protilers]

you could have a point lee
or maybe people don't understand a 3-4-5 and the use of chalk line..no names mentioned 😉

was that aimed at me?.........proberbly not...it will be aimed at other "tilers" on this site!!!!........but I am very familiar with 3*4*5.........its a pointless excercise in 2013 because we have lazer square's that can do it in a fraction of the time...........oh and I still own a chalk line.......and I use it almost daily........to mark my 060k laser line!!!!!!.........I even use hairspray and every thing.....

 

[Aston]

no it wasn't aimed at you lol
look, we all like and use different methods..as long as we all do a good job, get paid and the customers happy, then that's all that matters..

and oi, stop using that hairspray, you'll end up bald! ;0)
ps i know you use to stop your chalk lines getting rubbed off too..

 

[Peter]

The laser floor squares are great when you're tiling through a doorway where there's no way of doing a 3 4 5. Only really use mine for setting out then strike lines from it. Definitely saves time but no substitute for a chalk line.

 

[WR Landscaping]

PLS being bosch green range I guess? seems to have there uses as you guys say so will look at an laser square. Picked up a quigo for £40 which does my wall stuff ok but need something to get speed on floor set outs now..

Your all a bunch of..........smart guys, Thanks.

 

[Paul Smith]

The Quigo is great for smaller jobs. Be keeping an eye on this thread as too need a floor laser square without breaking the bank.

 

[Aston]

PLS being bosch green range I guess? seems to have there uses as you guys say so will look at an laser square. Picked up a quigo for £40 which does my wall stuff ok but need something to get speed on floor set outs now..

Your all a bunch of..........smart guys, Thanks.

no mate, pls are not bosch green.. pls are 'pacific laser systems' they are american and they specialise in laser systems and nothing else heres their website Pacific Laser Systems | The Professional Standard check out therir range and google them for a uk supplier ;0)

 

[Aston]

just been looking on therir site and they have launched a floor laser square called the ft90
looks like they done a clever little design by raising it up off the floor slightly with those feet..helps the laser travel further.
i reckon mr protiler might like this laser, in fact i like ;0) i'll try and get a price.
heres the video

[video]http://www.plslaser.com/video/PLSFT90[/video]

cost is here .........http://www.laserlinetools.co.uk/index.asp?function=CART&ECD=4892&productid=100

 

[prceramics]

i have the Bosch gtl3 use it loads great bit of kit for getting your chalk lines down quick and really good for tiling floors on the diagonal laser is not very bright so might be worth getting the goggles to go with it . Have not felt the need to use it on walls .
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[tommyzooom]

It looks good Ed
PLS FT 90

 

[Protilers]

this is the only laser I am interested in ED.......

[video=youtube_share;TbTnlMzNras]http://youtu.be/TbTnlMzNras[/video]

 

[tubs]

Had the pls 180 for 5 years until I dropped and have invested in leica lino 2 , in my opinion a brighter and better laser !!

 

[ishi69]

just been looking on therir site and they have launched a floor laser square called the ft90
looks like they done a clever little design by raising it up off the floor slightly with those feet..helps the laser travel further.
i reckon mr protiler might like this laser, in fact i like ;0) i'll try and get a price.
heres the video

[video]http://www.plslaser.com/video/PLSFT90[/video]

cost is here .........http://www.laserlinetools.co.uk/index.asp?function=CART&ECD=4892&productid=100

I have pls 180 and ft90 best two lasers around IMO.

 

[Aston]

I have pls 180 and ft90 best two lasers around IMO.

excellent mate and with you and me practically neighbours, i can have a go of yours ;0)
hope you are well mark
ed

 

[Andy Tiler]

Had the pls 180 for 5 years until I dropped and have invested in leica lino 2 , in my opinion a brighter and better laser !!

I've got the Leica aswell nice bit of kit 😉