ideas for a taller cross laser level

[joelowrider]

anyone have any ideas for a taller laser level I have a black and decker one with like a 4 foot tripod i would love to find one that goes taller. I use this for all shorts of hanging pictures built a fireplace with it but after 4 foot it is no good

 

[usa#1]

Bosch makes an adjustable "pole" that extends from floor to ceiling. They have a bracket that attaches to pole at the height of your choice. Level attaches to bracket.

 

[joelowrider]

Bosch makes an adjustable "pole" that extends from floor to ceiling. They have a bracket that attaches to pole at the height of your choice. Level attaches to bracket.

thank you that is just what I want

 

[rlitman]

Bosch makes an adjustable "pole" that extends from floor to ceiling. They have a bracket that attaches to pole at the height of your choice. Level attaches to bracket.

You could probably use a load binder pole for this purpose. Or a pole made for a zipwall.

Then get a Manfrotto clamp. Those can be found with tripod mounts which you can adapt to the socket on your laser (most are 1/4-20).

For my part, I'll just put the laser on something convenient like a bookshelf. Raise it with a cardboard box or some books when needed.

 

[RTM]

I’ve been thinking of just what rlitman said. I have many photo tripods etc, but the zip wall pole plus a manfrotto clamp would be easier and inexpensive, not cheap.

 

[rlitman]

I’ve been thinking of just what rlitman said. I have many photo tripods etc, but the zip wall pole plus a manfrotto clamp would be easier and inexpensive, not cheap.

I brought it up, because it's what came to mind, since I've got a bunch of them. So really, I'm just recommending thinking outside the box. If you've got zipwall poles, then use em. If you've got an extra load binder that'll reach a ceiling, it's basically the same thing. And if you're doing this every day and want a super convenient, lightweight, well engineered system, then yeah, buy the one made for the job.

The thing about a laser is you don't need a super solid mounting. It just has to hold the laser up well enough to get within the pendulum range, and the laser's swing takes it from there. The problem though is you also want ease of adjustment. The rack and pinion on a tripod does that nicely, and you don't get that simple crank option using a clamp.