Laser levels - What do you think of these 2

[adam1984]

Hi,

have been thinking of getting a laser level for spot lights and sockets. Dont want to be spending hundreds and have seen these 2:

Cocraft Rotary Laser Level - COCRAFT | Clas Ohlson

Cocraft Cross-Line Laser Level - COCRAFT | Clas Ohlson

Anyone got / used 1?

Which would you recomend out the 2?

 

[stef]

I bought one of Aldis a few years ago, was about twenty quid, does the job. I wouldn't splash out too much for it.

 

[Des 56]

This is a much better alternative than either,it makes for a higher accuracy install

You can get the smaller versions,but its best to pay for future proofing
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[MKSparks]

I use this Stanley Self Leveling Cross Line Laser Level Kit: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Fantastic bit of kit for two reasons:

1. It's very very quick to set up, the telescopic pole it mounts on takes about 15 seconds to set up, unlike a tripod which may require adjustment on the legs to get it level enough to "self level"

2. It's very compact and comes in a nice little bag so you won't lose any bits or pieces!


The only downside is I think they're discontinued, atleast they're not on the stanley website or amazon - When I bought mine it was because a builder I work for already had one, so I knew I really wanted to have this specific level, but I think I finally found a small tool shop online that was based in essex who had some in stock. I'm sure you can get one on ebay, they're around £100, it's money well spent...


Sam,
Domestic Electrician, Milton Keynes

 

[Octopus]

Anyone got any views/feedback on the Bosch DW087K?

 

[johnboy6083]

It's a Dewalt mate. It's a very very good level. Worth it's wait in gold. It's good for small/medium jobs, but I don't think it would be good for large open spaces, ie setting out lights ect. For that you need a rotary.

 

[Octopus]

It's a Dewalt mate. It's a very very good level. Worth it's wait in gold. It's good for small/medium jobs, but I don't think it would be good for large open spaces, ie setting out lights ect. For that you need a rotary.

About 95% of my work is domestic so would the "large open spaces" be an issue?

 

[johnboy6083]

I doubt it. I've attempted to use it in larger spaces, but I struggle to see the laser. One option is to make a mark on the line, and use that to move the laser closer.

 

[HandySparks]

Anyone got any views/feedback on the Bosch DW087K?

I don't know! Thought you'd get a few more opinions in case they differed from mine and D80's here:
http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-tools-products/49520-laser-level-question.html :smiley2:

 

[Silly Sausage]

Does anyone use the clear tube filled with water method anymore?

It can go round corners, more than any laser can!

 

[D80]

Wouldn't be without my Dewalt, not sure of the model but I think its the one that Murdoch mentioned. I bought mine after speaking to a few joiners and they said its the muts, can take a real bashing and still not go off level. Wouldn't be without it when marking out, it and a telescopic pole are superb.

Some tools you can do cheap, not convinced this is one of them though