90* laser level

[DakotaMan]

While not building a garage, I'm looking for something to help me build a pavilion. I understand I could use 3-4-5 to square the fenceposts but I'm looking for something better or a tool.

What I'm hoping to find is something I can mount to a tripod that will light 2 points at a 90* angle and I can measure from there. Everything I seem to find is for aligning cabinets inside the house.

Any thoughts or ideas or just go for the 3-4-5 and measure the diagnols to be sure it's square?

 

[LeeG]

Something like a Bosch GTL2?

I have one but other than laying floor tile, I haven't found a good use for it.

 

[DakotaMan]

Something like a Bosch GTL2?

I have one but other than laying floor tile, I haven't found a good use for it.

I looked at that but I don't know if that would work in the yard. I guess if I did it at night?

 

[brownbagg]

bosch has one, i think its a five point

 

[ericlar80]

Make sure you get a green one if you want to have a chance of using in daylight.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I'd do the 3/4/5 method (6/8/10 works too).
Since the corner post is what you want to be referenced a tripod won't work (you could put it on the corner post). Lasers are hard (some impossible) to see in daylight.

If you really want to get high tech and tripod mounted you'll want a UTS (Universal Total Station).

 

[Jking24]

You can multiply the 345 rule to get whatever demension you need and as long as your your demensions are right diagonals won't lead you wrong

 

[infinkc]

i use this one, works great for the cost. i mount it to a tripod. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XX1DTC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Kaizen]

i use this one, works great for the cost. i mount it to a tripod. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XX1DTC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Will that do a 90 as he needs?

Op lasers are great but sometimes the old way is better. You will be done before you get it out of the case.



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[PNWguy]

I have a $100 Bosch laser level, and it's just about useless in the sun. Inside it'll throw an easy 30 feet plus. I used it for some outdoor work, but had to work at dusk and sunrise.

For the cost of a good outdoor daylight laser, I'd consider a rental.