Laser Level

[EddieWalker]

I have a Spectra LL200.

When I first started looking to buy one, I was totally ovewhelmed with all the choices. After awhile I decided on this model due to it's compact design, the carrying case and it's simple operation.

It uses standard batteries. Allot of the upper end models use special batteries.

It is accurate enough for my needs, which are grading land, putting in septic fields, building pads,determining grade for sewer lines and of course, figureing out the shorline of a lake.

Once I decided on what I wanted, I started shopping around. Prices were all over the place and quite a bit more then I wanted to spend. They were also on Ebay, but the people bidding on them would run up the price a week before bidding was to end, and sometimes I'd see them sell used for more then they cost new.

I kept watching Ebay searching for Spectra. Every time one came up I would watch it and bid during the last minutes. I finally got this one for $200.

 

[EddieWalker]

Everything is inside the case. I really like the case because it allows me to carry it on a tractor or fourwheeler real easy.

I forget what the range is or the accuracy is, but I haven't had any issues with either. In bright sun it works fine several hundred feet in any direction as long as I have line of sight.

 

[EddieWalker]

To use it, just set up the tripod. Manually adust the head until the bubble is inside the circle. You don't have to be perfect, just inside the circle. Then it will auto level from there and give you a green light.

The higher end models will give an alarm if it loses level. This one wont, but since I work alone, I'm the only one to bump it.

 

[gates]

There are a multitude of lasers available it depends on what applications you have in mind.

What are you going to do with it?
What kind of distances are you looking to shoot?
What accuracy are you looking for?
Inside/Outside or both?
Single or multi beam?
and last but not least What is your budget?

 

[Fungus]

Well, I’m surprised I’m the first one to mention the RoboToolz RT-7210-1self leveling, remote controlled laser level.

I borrowed one to setup some foundation work and was very please with ease of use and accuracy. It is self-leveling, a big time saver, but it does not continually rotate. Basically it’s a dot that you rotate using a remote control.

For leveling application it is very handy, economical and accurate. I finally bought one myself for $200. I’m using my camera tripod but will probably purchase a regular tripod eventually – fits either one. Since it’s a highly visible dot there is no need for a receiver. A grade rod is handy but you can use a tape measure as well or just line your work up to the dot.

For the occasional solo user I think its great.

 

[jmc]

I have a RoboToolz too and its just as you described it. The only minor drawback is "finding the stick" with the laser dot. No big deal if you're not trying to make a living with it and probably just taping a piece of cardboard to my stick would make a bigger target.

John

 

[_RaT_]

"What are you going to do with it?
What kind of distances are you looking to shoot?
What accuracy are you looking for?
Inside/Outside or both?
Single or multi beam?
and last but not least What is your budget? "

Will you need the ability to do slope?

 

[imported_OWDouglas]

I have a stanley brand and my dad has a sears. indoors the work fine, we used them outside you could barley see them. If you cup your hand over a spot that you want to mark to snap a line it's possible.

 

[_RaT_]

"I have a stanley brand and my dad has a sears. indoors the work fine, we used them outside you could barley see them. If you cup your hand over a spot that you want to mark to snap a line it's possible"

Thats why you typically see a receiver. It can pick up and audibly tell you whats going on. I use the laser level for less then critical work. For super critical, my Sokia auto level comes out, it requires 2 people but it's dead accurate. I've been using laser lavels since 1987 and find that what we have today is quite good. For setting forms, they cnnot be beat.

 

[Tevi]

I have three type I have a Topcon self leveling/Dewalt manual/Stabila laser level.If your using it in short distance and only you in a limited manner I would go with the Porter Cable bugdget type(which is made by Robo Z) selfleveling.Check Laser Mark brand