Lazer Level

Laser Level review.

There are many brands and styles available to choose from. Some have one function while others have multi function beams. From a rotary laser level, stationary laser level with multiple beams and 2 foot laser level.

Laser levels also are made for a specific locations and purposes. By location means indoors or outdoors. The largest difference is the power of the beam. Models for out doors have a higher power beam so it can be seen at a greater distance.

The lower powered beam models are used in doors.
The interior rotary laser level makes it a snap to hang pictures all at the same level, marking a line for painting or chair rail even installing shelves at the same level.

It is possible to use the interior rotary laser outside but at 50′ away it will be hard to see the beam, and only when it is early morning or dusk. A bright sunny day will make it impossible to see the beam. The cost s can be under $100.00 while the outside models can cost over $2000.00. Building a 1 acre farm pond we can use the lower cost models.

Let’s take a look at a few models as to what they can do or not do and what may be right for you.

One more feature to look at is a self leveling laser level. This works on a pendulum while the manual laser levels are leveled by the operator and could have a little human error during setup.

The model on the top left of the page has five beams that light up at the same time.
Up and down for plumb, straight out and left, right. This has been used outside but more at dusk or dawn. Having 3 beams at horizontal allows the unit not to be moved
as much as a single beam.

Blue framed picture on the right is a rotary laser, meant for indoors but can be used out side if it is dark.
They are inexpensive but is not self leveling. Great for aligning pictures or setting shelves.

The unit above right with the tripod is more suited for out door use. With a stronger beam comes the
stronger price. It is also self leveling laser level.

To the left is a transit. Not a laser level. Once set up and manually leveled it works like a scope on a rifle with cross hairs. One person holds the measuring stick while another looks thru the scope and reads the ruler lining the number up with the cross hairs. Used outside for setting grade and laying pipe.

There are many uses for a laser level and will help speed up your projects. Setting grade for a pond, keeping a ditch level and marking the poles on a pole barn.
The pictures are clickable for more detailed information on each laser level.