Which laser level?

[sibs]

Hi all

Can anyone help me decide which laser level to get? I have wittled it down to three:- Stanley CLE Dewalt Dw087K-XJ Bosch Plc1.
Can anyone tell me weather the Dewalt is significantly more accurate than the other two? My criteria are:
1) Accuracy
2) Quality/ well made
3) Accessories

Would anyone rate one above the other or are they all much of a muchness?
For instance, you get more accessories with the Stanley but the Bosch has more accuracy than the Stanley and comes with a tripod. However the Dewalt seems to be the most accurate but no tripod. Do you all see where I'm going with this?:lol:
Anyway I would be grateful for any input guys n gals. Cheers!

 

[tiler burden]

why havent you considered the pls180??? can project 360 degrees around the room when place against a wall, it a cross laser, line laser, square laser and its used by all the pro ceiling and particioners in the uk..get them from topcon or on ebay ...one of the best pound for pound laser levels on the market

ed

 

[muffinman]

I have the pls2 cant fult it

 

[smokie899]

a good eye and a spirit level. lol:lol:

 

[DHTiling]

Neil at buybrandtools has got laser levels in stock...... http://www.buybrandtools.com/acatalog/Stabila_LAX50_Laser_Level.html

with tripods....

 

[NickH]

i use a pls2, great bit of kit. Has a magnetic bracket which will hold onto a corner angle bead which can be handy, also it can swivel on the bracket. I find it much quicker to establish your datum if you can project a level line around the room and then measure up and down to all your horizontals, its easy to move the line up or down and then re measure. Having decided on your datum i would then generally mark out with a long stabila level.

 

[sibs]

Thanks for that dh but I ordered that one and the leg of the tripod wouldn't tighten properly so had to send it back and ended up not being overly impressed with the overall quality of it. It did surprise me because of the brand.

 

[tiler burden]

if youve got any sense mate, you'll get the pls180! its the new version of the pls2....theres one going for 160 on ebay 7-99 del, its brand new with a saving of 30 quid...you get what you pay for mate, pay cheap, pay twice

ed

 

[protilers]

i have owned a Dewalt Dw087K for two years........i use it everyday....accurate....clear beam, cheaper lasers have less clear beams.....no more battons.....a must purchase comes in the box with a clamp......but you are going to need a pole.......i got mine from stanley £60.............

 

[sibs]

Can either the dewalt or the pls 180 fit onto a tripod?

 

[tiler burden]

hi sibs

the dewalt is a good laser but the pls180 can transfer the laser 360 degrees around the wall 180 gets beamed from either side. yes the pls fits on a tripod. it comes with a magnetic bracket aswell. its small and lighter than the dewalt. pls specialise in this kind of equipment. ceiling fixers , metal particioners etc etc all use them. top lasers mate, you wont go wrong. it does more than the dewalt and the laser is very bright..cant sell it anymore than that really sibs

good luck
ed

 

[sibs]

I have an easy prop in my van will that do for a pole?

 

[protilers]

i dont know about the other one but the dewalt has a magnetic clamp with a hole for a screw.......the unit itself is magnetic......and has a standard camera tripod mount......but forget mounts....you will need a pole...tripods can go a distance off the floor......not as low as 150mm and not above (roughly) 1500mm....
a pole can go as low as you want and up to (mine) 4000mm..........

 

[sibs]

ok I'm sold. Thanks a lot guys for your imput. Much appreciated. I knew we'd get there in the end :yes:

 

[tiler burden]

yes mate, it will do the job no worries, please dont pay 60 quid for a pole unless it has a dancer attached to it ;0)

 

[Gazzer]

I had a conversation with a ceiling fitter last week about laser levels. he was using the PLS2 and i was impressed but he reckoned the DeWalt was better. Today while on site with the shop fitters there was a PLS2 knocking around and i tried it out. I think for what i need it would be great but i think i would like to see the difference between that and the DeWalt. All in i would say its a must these days.

 

[tiler burden]

as i keep saying the pls180 is the NEW!! updated, uprated version. more robust and the bIG seller is that the laser beams around the whole wall in one go. x 2 beams at 180 degrees, makes for a more accurate reading!

its difficult to define better when then are similar in performance. its personal preferance that usually sways people when it comes to 2 products that are similar but different if you know what i mean harry..

 

[protilers]

tiler burden you are naughty.........but it is a designated laser pole.......mounts flat, helps the dewalts self level , comes in a bag!........and is a neat bit of kit.....you might be able to get one cheaper.........but you still need to get one.....
p.s two years ago...........plus the dewalt has 0.2mm in 10mtrs accuracy..........you dont need 360 degrees.......but it would be nice:lol: however it also has a lot to do with brightness....the dewalt is superb....cant comment on the other......but if you goto my website and check through projects.....you will see the dewalt beam in a photo......i cant remember what project....hehe

 

[DHTiling]

yes mate, it will do the job no worries, please dont pay 60 quid for a pole unless it has a dancer attached to it ;0)

Ed..As sibs is female i dont think she will need a dancer......

 

[tiler burden]

who said anything about the dancer being female ;0)

 

[DHTiling]

:lol: ........

 

[devonmark]

i'm looking at purchasing that very dewalt model that you've mentioned, the joiner on the job i'm on has been using one and i have to say it is a quality piece of kit..Mark

 

[sibs]

I don't know I might like a female dancer on a pole who knows he he but thanks dh lol

 

[DHTiling]

no probs sibs you have to watch this lot........:lol:

 

[bigdaz]

just out of interest, do any of these lasers project lines across a floor?

 

[sibs]

I think the pls180 must do if it projects 180 degrees but I don't really know how good they are or aren't for doing floors.

 

[tiler burden]

yes they can be used on floors and yes then can project square. just think of a floor as a wall thats fell over????????????

the dewalt has been around for a while now pacific lasers are world wide renowned for this type of equipment..dont panic about buying a pls180, they are really sought after. you could stick it on ebay 6 months down the line and still pull back 150 all day long,,

 

[sibs]

Thanks tiler for all your posts and the rest of you guys :8:

 

[tenapen]

Which one are you sold on sibs ?

I am going to have to buy one or get some new glasses whichever is the cheapest :dizzy2:

My 1st post

 

[lucius]

As i do varying jobs i have different lasers for different jobs, Stanley, black and decker, de walt and makita they all work well but without a doupt the dewalt laser is the best unfortunately this cannot be said for their power tools makita being far superior in that price range, their is much better but they cost.
Lucius.