How To Use A Laser Level (Self-Leveling Laser Basics)

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4 жыл бұрын

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In this video I'm showing you how to use a laser level to set a level grade for a concrete floor. I'll show you how to set up a self leveling laser, how to use a grade stick, how the receiver for the laser works, and how to determine your grades for your concrete floor.
A rotary laser level is a tool that shoots a laser beam of light 360 degrees around a room. I use the level laser beam to establish my grades when I prep for a concrete floor pour.
The laser level is a fast and accurate way for one person to check, establish, and mark grades for all kinds of concrete work. If you've never used a laser level, this video will give you a good introduction as how to use one.
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@sylviataylor498 4 ай бұрын

As usual you are the man saving me from complete confusion. TY!

@tonistojsavljevic4207 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tutorial how to. I came here to see how to use laser but realized how high level of professionalism you have comparing to masons in my country. I never saw on small construction sites like this, that anyone used laser for leveling of concrete floor and calculating the volume of concrete. Everyone would just ordered little more than they calculate BY TAPE MEASUREMENT and pour the extra left concrete out in the wild. I hope that we would one day get to this level of professionalism. Greetings from Croatia.

@MiranHlede 2 жыл бұрын

dude you are awesome... each time i need some information or tutorial about something you are there... thumbs up!

@gregkahle9046 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent info/video!

@grassabrutta 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video Mike

@victorfernandez2372 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@petergriffin1546 2 жыл бұрын

nice work...thanks for the video.

@oscarzepeda6115 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos and how you explain

@MikeDayConcrete 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@cmm170526 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍. Thank you very much for your help!

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@psidvicious 4 жыл бұрын

-Yea, the laser level has been a huge money saver in the construction industry for sure. It cuts down the labor cost by 50% for any leveling operation like this. -People always get confused with it when trying to figure out if the sensor should go up or down on the rod. I always found it helpful to tell people, “Don’t think about where the sensor is on the rod, bcz it’s just a random setup. Rather pay attention to what’s happening to the bottom of the rod, bcz that’s really the business end of the tool.”

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

I can remember using a "transit" and grade stick years ago. I still have my first one. Two man operation to do grades like in the video. I could have explained the receiver and grade stick a little better, I will in the next one. Good tip.

@psidvicious 4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete Hey Mike, I just read a comment on ‘Essential Craftsmans’ latest video from ‘Ernie White’ and he was complaining that stamp-crete is too slippery when wet and should only be used for interior use only. Is this something you’ve encountered? If so, is there a way to add some ‘grit’ to it.

@lowercaseCAPS 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly right... I remember the light bulb went on for me when my brain said "don't think of it as 'moving the receiver up' from 23 to 28 (for example), but rather think of it as 'moving the rod down' (if you're lowering the level line). That receiver is the stationary thing and the rod is moving up or down, depending on your target height.

@berniemcclain4106 3 жыл бұрын

@@psidvicious I added grit to my stamped walk, did not help, I had to block off the walk in the winter. I have been considering not resealing when the sealer wears off.

@kingtacochile7268 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias amigo good video

@jonathan19947 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike your videos help me a lot

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan, glad they help.

@jonathan19947 4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete can I ask you a question

@Saywhatohno Жыл бұрын

Amazing video!!! you marked 21.5 inches above the sill and then you raised it 6.5 inches to 28 inches. Wouldnt that be pouring 6.5 inches of concrete not 4 inches?

@phooogle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@jeffdeluca1153 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Mike! Valuable info. I purchased a used and very old builders transit but leveling it is a nightmare. I do believe laser is the way to go. Step up to modern day huh! Do you really like this Topcon?

@downunda107 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@9856CB 3 жыл бұрын

Are the bolts in the nuts on those pier is going to be below the concrete? If so don’t you have to expose the nuts in case something needs to be replaced?

@greywolf271 3 жыл бұрын

How do you make sure that the vertical beam your receiver is attached to is perfectly vertical ? Or is that not a major concern, as in the fact that a slight tilt of the vertical beam that the receiver is mounted on does not matter so much ?

@markdwyer100 4 жыл бұрын

Great video if you youes that lazer every day how often do you have to charge the lazer I have the same one but onley youes it at dpc level and I've onley charger it once

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

This one takes D size batteries. They last for many weeks/months before I have to put in new ones.

@alligatorarms9086 4 жыл бұрын

What laser level do you have? Or do you recommend? Thanks

@canudigitmn 4 жыл бұрын

Curious as to what editing software you use Mike?

@camwells9726 3 жыл бұрын

Is this one work well out doors ?

@bubba9482 3 жыл бұрын

Up is down and down is up. Some people can never get past that.

@jamesortega8681 3 жыл бұрын

can a 360 laser level do this better? and can you make a video ot layout a rectangular lot using lasers

@SamA-qx2eq 11 ай бұрын

Which tripod and level stick do you use?

@Jack.333 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike Good Content for the soon to be pros... and old armchair want to beezzz

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!!

@Jack.333 4 жыл бұрын

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@bardeanjustinmacgregor2404 3 жыл бұрын

rock and roll

@Nonstopmasonryllc 4 жыл бұрын

Love these videos , Im 22 years old and i’ve been working for my uncle as a mason helper / laborer .. I love the trade but hate doing the labor its hard work. making cement .. moving 12” blocks all day when its 90 degrees .. labor is no joke !! So I started my own mason company now I have 2 masons and 2 helpers working for me ... I love these videos so much knowledge for someone who is just starting off their business. How did you learn to read construction plans thats my biggest obstacle right now .... do you provide any classes ? Willing to pay .. love your videos from New Jersey!

@bradysmith7472 4 жыл бұрын

Alvaro Hernandez there’s blueprint classes online

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Alvaro, I have a private membership site starting in the next couple weeks. I'll be in there with trainings helping people like you learn. I'll be announcing it soon. Stay tuned for that. I'll have estimating training videos in there as well.

@Nonstopmasonryllc 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Day Everything About Concrete cant wait please let me know.

@alllie7577 Ай бұрын

I still do not understand how the receiver related to our measurement. Pls a bit detail to explain adjusting the receiver .

@supersoberano2095 5 ай бұрын

Could be a great video. Too bad when the beeping gets started for some reason we cannot hear your voice very well. It’s as if it is cancelling your voice. Can’t imaging it but you may have already had a comment on this. Not seeing the rest of the vid or reading the comments. Will wait to see if one day you put out a better video. Thanks for the effort.

@sarunasliutkevicius5261 3 жыл бұрын

I know what is like when others prepare for you. Sometimes it could be a stressful.

@danielg6636 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone post how they would drywall these walls with the bottom protrusion?

@jimanderson2518 4 жыл бұрын

Mike !!!!!! Your missing the underfloor heating system... it goes into the concrete not on top😂🤣😂 Good stuff can you lend me some money to buy that self leveling lazer still using the old man-U- el laser

@MikeDayConcrete 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, no radiant heat in this one. The manual one is good, I still have my old one, but I really like the self-leveling one.

@psidvicious 4 жыл бұрын

If you take into consideration the man-hours saved by using the laser level instead of the man-U-el level, it should pay for itself in just a few jobs.