Bought a laser level at the supply house. Got any good uses for it?

[peter d]

My dad gave me a cheap Craftsman laser level a few years back. He bought one for himself and said he threw it away. Maybe I should finally do the same. :grin:

 

[donselectric]

strapin is cheaper....

 

[nunu161]

ive used them a lot in commercial and industrial work when laying out pipe runs that have to go thru a floor or ceiling. stick it to the pipe get on your lift with the connectors mark the ceiling and go to town with your drill

 

[fisherelectric]

I've used a level like that when installing "cable lights" in odd shaped areas when there's not much to measure off of.
http://www.techlighting.com/default...stemapplic&apptype=C&sysid=3&nme=Applications
A laser plumb bob for laying out lights in a cathedral ceiling is really helpful.

 

[mivey]

I've been pondering a rotary but I'm not sure how accurate I need to be from a practical standpoint: 1/8" in 100', 1/8" in 50', 1/4" in 50' etc.

I have used a line level but am not really sure how accurate that is. I also have a cheap self-leveling cross-line device that I use in small rooms, but it can be a pain.

I really want a rotary but can't decide on the accuracy. I'm am pretty sure I want self-leveling. Any advice from those that have them? I'm not really sure how accurate I have been in the past using bubble levels.

I would not mind spending $300-400 for a rotary. If the accuracy were an issue, I might even spend twice as much but I don't want to buy wasted accuracy. For really long distances, following the building contour usually becomes the norm.

 

[480sparky]

I use rotaries only for producing straight lines. I mark both ends, and line the laser up on both of them. Perfectly straight line in between. Case in point:

 

[infinity]

I use rotaries only for producing straight lines. I mark both ends, and line the laser up on both of them. Perfectly straight line in between. Case in point:

Nice job even if that's just about the worst lighting someone could put up there. :roll:

 

[480sparky]

Nice job even if that's just about the worst lighting someone could put up there. :roll:

I install what the customer wants and is willing to pay for, not what I want.

 

[iwire]

I've been pondering a rotary but I'm not sure how accurate I need to be from a practical standpoint: 1/8" in 100', 1/8" in 50', 1/4" in 50' etc.

I have used rotary lasers often. The accuracy has not been an issue even in large buildings.

Above is a job I ran, 500+ stripes hung from cable at a 45 degree angle from the building. I used the laser on it's side on the ground to lay out the angle and place the hangers. Than we hung the laser on a column 2" above the top of the fixtures to make sure they where level even though the deck they hung from was pitched.


(BTW, that is Peter D on the lift )

 

[jrannis]

Laser Microphone??

Laser Microphone??

Made by Ideal. It comes with a tripod too. Never seen one before. I figured I could use it for something? Paid about 30 bucks for it. Thought it was a good deal. I'm a sucker for anything with a laser on it.:grin:

How about a Laser Microphone?

http://lifehacker.com/292718/build-a-laser-spy-microphone-on-the-cheap

 

[Bob Kraemer]

I'm thinking on buying a "Pacific Laser Systems 180", would that unit accomplish the same thing as a rotary laser like Bob used to lay out the lights in the store?
I am working on a project that will require drilling the perlins to hang the fixtures from aircraft cable, instead of stretching out a string, I thought the PLS 180 might work.
Can't afford a rotary laser @ the moment.
Comments or suggestions appreciated.

 

[ItsHot]

Level

Level

You can "level" things with it!:grin:

 

[480sparky]

I have used rotary lasers often. The accuracy has not been an issue even in large buildings.

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(BTW, that is Peter D on the lift )

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That HAS to be a Photoshopped image. NO job site is THAT clean and open!