12 line 360 Degree Laser Level for Garage

[spam4us]

Looking into the green laser levels advertised on fleabay for $100-$200.
The ones that shoot out 3/12 lines 360 degrees. Huepar is one of the many company names.

Does anyone have any experience with these as far as accuracy and brightness of the lines?

I would be using this to shoot level/plumb lines to hang the osb on the walls.


Thanks

Don't know if posting an ebay link is allowed.

 

[Bretny]

Why do you feel the need to use a laser level to hang OSB?

 

[mike93lx]

Justa thought, but it would probably be easier to snap chalk lines for this.

That said, i have a basic two line Johnson laser. No experience with ebay stuff.

 

[spam4us]

Why do you feel the need to use a laser level to hang OSB?

Just want to play with a new tool.

Justa thought, but it would probably be easier to snap chalk lines for this.

That said, i have a basic two line Johnson laser. No experience with ebay stuff.

probably but I could use the laser level for other projects.

 

[rlitman]

This is my 12 line laser in front of my toaster.


It cost me $125 shipped last year, and I'm VERY happy with it.

Pros:
The green laser light is EASILY seen indoors in the brightest of lighting (unlike my red 2-line).
The self leveling works quickly, and it is very accurate.
The "12" lines allow me to use it to plumb.
It takes cheap 18650 batteries.
The included base allows for very easy adjustment.

Cons:
12 line laser lines spread a little more than a rotating laser, so even though it is quite bright, it is not all that great for larger outdoor projects.
The instructions are worthless. Still, with a little poking at buttons I've figured out all the features. It's nowhere near as complicated as a digital watch.
The battery box only has room for UNPROTECTED 18650s. My protected cells are too long for the door to close.
The unit will slowly run down batteries, even when it is off.
The above two issues are a dangerous combination.

My solution to this problem is simple though. I just flip open the battery door when I'm not using it. That prevents unwanted battery drain (now that I know the problem exists...), and with the adjustable base still on, the door hinges so little that the batteries remain trapped (you can actually see this in the picture).

It looks like this year's sub-$100 models come with internal batteries. I'm not sure if I like this more than the 18650 option or less.

 

[kbs2244]

For sure, over kill for that job.
But if you need a new toy, go for it !!

 

[spam4us]

This is my 12 line laser in front of my toaster.

rlitman. Thanks for the detail reply. Much appreciated that you took the time to do this. Can you tell me the make and model of your level?

Thanks again

 

[rlitman]

China no-name? All I know about who made it is visible on the label in the picture.



Especially when they can’t spell laser. LOL

 

[mike93lx]

This is my 12 line laser in front of my toaster.


It cost me $125 shipped last year, and I'm VERY happy with it.

Pros:
The green laser light is EASILY seen indoors in the brightest of lighting (unlike my red 2-line).
The self leveling works quickly, and it is very accurate.
The "12" lines allow me to use it to plumb.
It takes cheap 18650 batteries.
The included base allows for very easy adjustment.

Cons:
12 line laser lines spread a little more than a rotating laser, so even though it is quite bright, it is not all that great for larger outdoor projects.
The instructions are worthless. Still, with a little poking at buttons I've figured out all the features. It's nowhere near as complicated as a digital watch.
The battery box only has room for UNPROTECTED 18650s. My protected cells are too long for the door to close.
The unit will slowly run down batteries, even when it is off.
The above two issues are a dangerous combination.

My solution to this problem is simple though. I just flip open the battery door when I'm not using it. That prevents unwanted battery drain (now that I know the problem exists...), and with the adjustable base still on, the door hinges so little that the batteries remain trapped (you can actually see this in the picture).

It looks like this year's sub-$100 models come with internal batteries. I'm not sure if I like this more than the 18650 option or less.

"Very Happy" and "Dangerous Combination" are an interesting pair of phrases to describe something.

 

[rlitman]

"Very Happy" and "Dangerous Combination" are an interesting pair of phrases to describe something.

Well, I see it as a question of value. You don’t go buying a cheap Chinese tool with the expectations you’d have in a Bosch. But I could have bought five of these for the cost of one Bosch.

Tools have inherent dangers. The important thing is that we understand them. I am very happy with my table saw, even though it isn’t a Saw Stop.

So yeah, it is an odd combination of words, but I don’t see them as mutually exclusive.

 

[tarbellb]

China no-name? All I know about who made it is visible on the label in the picture.



Especially when they can’t spell laser. LOL

Sadly I dont even know of a fine Chinese lager

 

[nadogail]

My last large construction project was leveled with a 20 meter length of clear vinyl tubing with food coloring in the water that filled it.

 

[Jackfre]

I’ve had my PLS-3 for a long time. Level, plumb or cross red lines. One thing I like about it is the magnetic mount. Every time i use a tripod on it being very careful not to knock it, I knock it.

 

[alinc100]

3 co-workers have this laser: https://www.huepar.com/products/hue...-ion-battery-portable-tool-bag-included-503cg It has proven to be accurate and reliable. I have the Dewalt 360 which runs off 12 volt batteries,but it was 3x the cost of the Huepar. I like the fact that the Huepar can run off 110v and also off of an auxiliary power bank and a USB cord. It alleviates the worry of a proprietary battery going bad and rendering it useless. I do like their super tall tripod as well at $85 https://www.huepar.com/collections/...-with-tripod-5-8-11-adapter-nut-included-lp36 It has allowed us to set different heights based upon layout needs and held the heavier lasers quite well. All of our usage has been indoors, I cannot speak to the issues/usage outdoors with or without the laser detector option.