Need a good rotating laser level

[mfairbank]

Hello,
Im building a pole barn 30x40x16 and am needing a good laser level to get everthing level quickly. Im needing something that will not be to costly but that is accurate and good quality....any brands and styles that anyone has used and worked well for them??

Thanks,
Matt

 

[beenthere]

What is your cost limit?
What is your accuracy range?

 

[jeffxjet]

I just got this one to help me on the layout of my barn. I didn't think much of it before I bought it, but it has been a tremendous help. I don't know how I got around without it now.

Shop Bosch 800' Beam Self Leveling Rotary Laser Level at Lowes.com

The website is a little vague but at the store, that laser comes with a tripod, a measuring pole and a laser receiver that beeps when you have captured the laser(you mount it to the pole). This is so you can level by yourself. It's a little pricey but it's value is spot on.

 

[evo803]

Pacific Laser Systems pls360 will give a constant visible level line using optics instead of rotating the head. I have owned one for years and is an amazing tool.

 

[mfairbank]

What is your cost limit?
What is your accuracy range?

cost limit is around 200 buck give or take 50 dollars and the accuracy range is probably about 1/8" to about 50 feet

 

[EddieWalker]

I have a Spectra. There are two grades of laser levels out there. Both will do the job, but one is going to be alot more accurate over a longer range and weather conditions. What is your budget and how many other uses will you have for it?

For just building a pole barn, I'd buy 50ft of hose and make a water level. Cheap, accurate and easy to use.

Eddie

 

[grsthegreat]

if its only for a single job....... go to a rental yard. Ive rented professional grade lasers for $50 a day. and i can set everything i need to set in 1 day with no help.

I do own an old fashion glass site transit /linker rod from back in the 80's, and i still occasionally use it. but rarely.

 

[mfairbank]

Well the main reason im buying this laser level because of the pole barn but i do plan to be doing a complete kitchen remodel and a add on to my house. So im needing a level to last me several years....and i just like the convience of having my own tool. im sure you understand...lol
and of course the wife is gonna use it in the house for hanging pictures..and stuff.

Im currently looking at one its a Johnson Level 40-6515 Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Level
Amazon.com: Johnson Level and Tool 40-6515 Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Level: Home Improvement

At first i set a price range for about $100 to $200 but with doing more research i always want the best so i keep going up in price.

 

[bearcreek paul]

Water level cheap easy accurate and you can see it in daylight.60 ft 5 bucks at the box stores.That's what I ended up using after I could not see my fancy laser.If you decide to go with a laser go high end or you won't be able to see it.

 

[grsthegreat]

Water level cheap easy accurate and you can see it in daylight.60 ft 5 bucks at the box stores.That's what I ended up using after I could not see my fancy laser.

I have a water level also. used it to set up batter boards years ago. they do work great...and durn cheap.