which laser leveler is good or better?

[dogdog]

can't decided which I need... need a laser leveler that is good or better. can't decided on these two. I have some crafts man ones, and it is not all that. Need it to do some framing of wall and ceilings.

Bosch GLL100GX

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KQ1QXJ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

or

Bosch GLL 3-15

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-3-Line-50-ft-Red-Beam-Self-Leveling-Line-Generator-Line-Laser-Level-with-Plumb-Points/50273919

 

[mike93lx]

Green is way more visible. That said, I would get neither. Heupar is well regarded and has some great 360 degree options

 

[dogdog]

Green is way more visible. That said, I would get neither. Heupar is well regarded and has some great 360 degree options

Any specific model I should look into? Just researching right now, I actually got the GLL 3-15 then saw the GLL 100 and. Now can’t decide.

 

[mike93lx]

This is the one I am planning to grab

Huepar 3D Green Beam Self-Leveling Laser Level 3 x 360 Cross Line Three-Plane Leveling and Alignment Laser Level Tool -Two 360° Vertical and One 360° Horizontal Line -Magnetic Pivoting Base GF360G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WFFG9LR/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[BlindViper]

The 3-15 has a accuracy of +\- 3\16 in 30' so in 30' it can be out a good bit. The 100 has a touch better accuracy but it will eat batteries because its green.

 

[Walkers]

I have the gll100gx, it works great, have had no issues with it. I bought the tripod and it has been a great addition.

 

[tarbellb]

This is one of those categories where the tech is moving faster then the traditional companies can keep up. IMO you are left with a couple of options:

1- buy a brand you trust while paying top dollar and potentially older tech

2- buy into ultra high-end brands that are on the forefront of the tech, with a price to match

3- buy a lesser known brand with no real history of quality but has likely some of the newest tech at a very affordable price

It makes sense with these to consider warranty, so perhaps a retailer or manufacture with a good warranty policy is a prudent choice.

Personally I opted for a #3 option, Huepar, decent quality and they are on the front edge of consumer lasers right now.

 

[dogdog]

what do you guys think about this? at least it have LCD screen .... this is the analysis paralysis part....

Do I needed a 12 line laser 16 line laser ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PV9HP7Z/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mike93lx]

what do you guys think about this? at least it have LCD screen .... this is the analysis paralysis part....

Do I needed a 12 line laser 16 line laser ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PV9HP7Z/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I think that, plus plumb dots would be awesome, but I haven't found it.

I'm struggling to think of a use case where 16 line is really beneficial over 12 other than maybe leveling floors, maybe

 

[strutaeng]

This is all for indoor, DIY stuff? Probably any one of them would work.

I bought a PLS 480 when I was finishing out my addition, but was going out about 60' to get a level line. I've noticed on the less expensive models the line becomes really thick beyond around 30'; a 1" blurry red line as a level is not too precise in my use.
The more expensive models maintain a well defined line.

I been to commercial interior jobsites and usually see guys using Bosch, DeWalt, PLS and other high end brands. They are usually using them in the 30' to 90' range.

The green is always better for outdoor use but battery life is shorter.

I saw a super high-end residential job where the light layout was really complicated. The lighting guy used stringlines for his layout to identify light conflict with other trades. Low-tech, but it worked.

 

[Renegade1LI]

I would look at dewalt or hilti, i have both and the guys seem to like dewalt best, plus the rechargeable battery pack is very convenient. Dewalt has taken a big segment of the market and there laser’s are well made to take abuse. Also make sure you can use a detector with it really helps when in bright conditions.

DEWALT 12-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 165 ft. Green Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level with Battery 2Ah, Charger, & Case DW088LG-QU - The Home Depot

The DW088LG 12-Volt Green Cross Line Laser features 12-Volt Lithium-Ion rechargeable power tool battery platform, self leveling cross lines, and green beam laser technology. Over-molded housing and IP65

www.homedepot.com

 

[alinc100]

Tarbellb and Mike 93lx have it right with the Heupar, of course model numbers/features change a bit but lots of info posted below.

Mike93lx - when you have a 3x(or 4x) x 360 laser,you can set the beams where they intersect on the floor, the beam will intersect on the ceiling,effectively the same function as the plumb dots. I would not buy a laser ,specifically for the dots.

Bosch GLL 30 S $40 at HD, worth it? Other recommendations?

I picked it up for hanging pictures and such. Due to a past obsession with mobile HAM antennas, I have more tripods than one man should. I searched GJ, while I was standing at HD. Looked like a goof, but I'm tired of returning things. I did finally make the purchase, but just curious what...

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Bosch GLL 30 S $40 at HD, worth it? Other recommendations?

I picked it up for hanging pictures and such. Due to a past obsession with mobile HAM antennas, I have more tripods than one man should. I searched GJ, while I was standing at HD. Looked like a goof, but I'm tired of returning things. I did finally make the purchase, but just curious what...

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Help needed with Bosch laser level should I got with a different brand ?

I bought this guy the other day and it’s fine for stuff 5-10feet away but at 20 feet it’s not very good at all. It’s suppose to be the 75ft model Bosch GLL75-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser, Amazon Edition https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07DN5ZN14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q527890C0Q78DZK9Y1YF

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[tarbellb]

what do you guys think about this? at least it have LCD screen .... this is the analysis paralysis part....

Do I needed a 12 line laser 16 line laser ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PV9HP7Z/?tag=atomicindus08-20

If you think even have the slightest chance of using it outdoors you really ought to consider getting the corresponding laser finder.

ALL lasers suffer considerably in the sunlight, only a finder will work for that environment.


Check out this thread where I broke down which laser I got and why, might be helpful. Hint- keep it simple

Huepar 3x (or 4x) 360deg lasers

Anyone have one? Which model? Opinions/issues? Thinking LS04CG or S03CG... but not sure as there seems to be damn near 40 different models.

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Laser Level???

Guys I hope to be setting forms for slab maybe in December which is about 32'x70' I need something that I can get all four corners and all in between on same plane of level. So I went searching and I see that there is about as many models and brands as there is population count. I have ask this...

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[dogdog]

This is evil… lmfao super bad.
I posted this question which laser level to get, I got the 3-15 wanted upgrade a little to the gll100gx and now end up with the the so4cg

I swear they are spying. Got the lighten deal offer of $60 off while I was on the fence about buying it.

By the way the huepar are on lighten deal today @20% off on the laser. Mine say arriving dec6.

Ok thanks guys

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08PVLHJWN/

 

[alinc100]

This is evil… lmfao super bad.
I posted this question which laser level to get, I got the 3-15 wanted upgrade a little to the gll100gx and now end up with the the so4cg

I swear they are spying. Got the lighten deal offer of $60 off while I was on the fence about buying it.

By the way the huepar are on lighten deal today @20% off on the laser. Mine say arriving dec6.

Ok thanks guys

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08PVLHJWN/

I think you will be very happy with the Heupar. That laser is pretty versatile, with the 4th (lower) beam you can put a line much closer to the floor than I can with any of my lasers. Currently I have a Dewalt crossbeam in 3aa battery,DW088CG and one in 12v-DW088LG ,and the Hilti PM-30MG. Here's my real world measuring chart:

		ON THE GROUND		ON HUEPAR ADJ BRKT		ON HILTI BRACKET
Dewalt 12V Crossbeam		2-15/16"		6-1/8"		4-7/8"
DEWALT CROSSBEAM 3AA		2"		5-1/8"		3-15/16"
HILTI PM-30		5-1/16"		N/A		6-15/16"