Laser Level Tips

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5 жыл бұрын

Great laser level tips & tricks, and how to use a laser level and eliminate the math when checking elevations. I will also show you how to use a cheap big-box store laser level for site grading.
No you don't need an expensive rotary type laser to do your own site-work!
I will show you how to make a simple "gage" block that makes using your laser level
a much simpler & math free process.
The laser level I used this video finally passed away, R.I.P 10 years old !
I have replaced it with this Bosch Laser level, working great so far.
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@troyladoux1953 11 ай бұрын

This was really helpful and saved me hundreds. Thanks!

@BuildswithBrian 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure, sir good luck with your projects

@zerodegrekelvin2 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like learning the tips & tricks from the builders of the great pyramids, so simple yet effective, this is what I call experiences. Many thanks!

@eltonnoway7864 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!... Been at this kind of work for decades but explaining the "how to" of laser levels and how to use is just what every noob needs. Great job keeping it simple.

@BuildswithBrian 11 ай бұрын

Thanks that means a lot to me 😁

@louisoswald6487 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian I just watched this video. I just purchased a Bosch Laser level and they don't explain how to use it correctly. I purchased one a couple years ago and got frustrated try to use it so now I'm retired and want to do things around my house. You are the first one to not only explain it but actually physically show how you use it. Thank you so much and God Bless you Sir really appreciate it and I also subscribed to your channel God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and I am very happy my video helped you. Comments from people like yourself make all the work in making a video worthwhile. Good luck with your home projects and thanks for watching

@PeterBatah 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your time and experience with us. Your demonstration was clear & precise. Just what a "woodpecker" like me needed.

@CCNA911 2 жыл бұрын

I work in construction and I really appreciate these tips. Very helpful info. Thank You!

@CalDocky 3 жыл бұрын

That was great! Love the simplicity of your technique and the elimination of the math involved. Thanks.

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helped you, thanks for watching 👍

@slayerspam 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this video so badly thank you! I got my hands on a laser a few months ago and was slowly wrapping my head around making it useful. The content in your presentation is a great shortcut to utilizing the tool. Thank you!

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Sam, very glad it helped you, now you have some new skills 😁 Thanks for watching, hope you subscribed 😆

@christopherhorne8160 Жыл бұрын

@@BuildswithBrian to piggy back on Sam's comment, thank you for the content, it is so clear why I wasn't doing it correctly.

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christopher! Glad it helped you.

@jaymewalter5788 3 жыл бұрын

Okay.. I have seen some pretty fancy and very expensive lasers and wow... this video is the bomb! Thank you so much Builds with Brian!

@truthbetold3931 9 ай бұрын

I have this same level, came with a very short tripod, I purchased a camera tripod to use for taller heights, the laser also comes with a wall mount that has a geared adjustment knob for fine tuning. Thanks for the great tips, really Simplifies things.

@johnvodopija1743 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a diy laser level and these tips are just spot on! No pun intended. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. 👍😎🇦🇺

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure John thanks for watching

@paulschultz6745 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian - brilliantly explained and demonstrated! You’ve managed to explain a simple way to use a laser level like no other video I’ve found. Thanks once again!

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, I really like Comments like yours, it make all the effort of Making these videos worthwhile. Thanks for watching 👍

@optionstraderman 11 ай бұрын

Just purchased my first 4D Green Laser Level and your tips are awesome for those of us just figuring out how to use it. Thanks for posting this video. It will save me a lot of time on future projects.😀

@BuildswithBrian 11 ай бұрын

You’re quite welcome Happy to share what I have learned Good luck with your projects

@HippieDayDream 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your video! Everything was clearly explained at a pace I could follow and I really liked that you walked through every step instead of assuming we started with any specific knowledge. I also really liked that you provided the written diagram too. I learn best by reading and watching so the printed reference was fantastic!!

@purplebass5275 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative - Thank you. Been scratching my head for ages wondering how to accurately level battens on concrete before putting down decking but this has taught me everything I need to know.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad you found it useful, good luck on your project and thanks for watching

@turnkeyremodel 4 жыл бұрын

Due to my poor eye sight recently purchased my first laser level thanks for the great tip. I'l make sure and look for more of your posting

@billhandymanbill2775 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! Excellent! I like you yard stick idea and to make it even easier, I use a store bought "find the center yard stick" where the middle is zero and it automatically increases in each direction just like your shop made stick. When I am not using for the laser, I use it in the shop to find the center of boards. Thanks again, Bill

@BuildswithBrian 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@TCM1966 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a laser level and these are the kind of tips I need to know. Thank you!

@davidazinger5639 3 жыл бұрын

He makes the difficult easy to understand. Smart guy for sure.

@conway5901 8 ай бұрын

Great job very helpful thanks for you sharing

@conradts3338 Жыл бұрын

Your explanation of showing grade variation was very helpful. I am preparing to do a patio and I just bought a cheap laser level. Now I know how to go about doing the prep right. Thanks.

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

I’m very happy you found it helpful, good luck with your project and merry Christmas

@jimhabsfan Жыл бұрын

I wanted to know how to use a laser level before I bought one. Your video was straight to the point with full explanations and easy to understand instructions. I now have the confidence to purchase a laser level, knowing how to use it. Thank you so very much and please keep making videos. Thumbs up and subscribed.

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and good luck with your new laser level tool, I can tell you you won’t be sorry you bought one they are so useful

@paulhaggett3710 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your laser tips mate. Really like your gauge block idea and examples of where it can be used. Can see myself cutting one.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Once you use the gauge block you will wonder how you ever did without it 😆 But seriously, thanks for watching 👍

@jefferyburke5717 Жыл бұрын

Thx brother ! I was just trying to convince my self to buy a fancy level . You saved me from another expensive dust collector . ❤

@1rustytree 5 жыл бұрын

Those were great tips! You could get a couple cheap HF rulers and glue them on your stick! Thanks again!

@herpnuthouse 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tips! Truly simplifies things.

@mattjohnson1554 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most helpful video I have seen in a long long long timme

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

matt johnson Thanks !!!

@cet9538 2 жыл бұрын

excelent demonstration of make your own. great job, can't wait to try it.

@brucecook1653 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful information. Thank you.

@blcdad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just bought a laser level today and wanted some tips on how to use it. I really liked the block and stick "accessories". I'll be making myself a set of these tomorrow.

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that this video helped you thanks for watching, and BTW laser level tips part two should be coming out in about three weeks

@ranger6447 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian, your video is very helpful. You just simplified things for me, I'll be cutting my block today. Thanks again.

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

Very glad you found it helpful, good luck on your future projects

@cedaroakfarm8596 3 ай бұрын

Very good examples and technique, thanks for sharing

@FIREGURU 9 ай бұрын

Good info. Thanks for that!!🤙🏻

@jCrItCh5 14 күн бұрын

Great stuff.. Thanks for putting these up...

@mikeoneill5456 14 күн бұрын

Good clear explanation - many thanks.

@javletwar2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info. I will put this new found knowledge in my bag of tools. Thanks for taking the time to teach.

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, I’m glad you found it useful Thanks for watching

@billybop17 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge....sure appreciate it

@daisydela 3 жыл бұрын

The gauge block is genius!

@ChrisTian-uw9tq 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and concise! Thank you for the effort and sharing!

@brucecurrie6913 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. Excellent video and really useful, practical, advice.

@TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Just what I needed for my current diy project.

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Freeman I’m glad these tips helped you Good luck with your project!

@paulhiggs5172 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a laser level for Christmas. Thanks for the great tips. By the way you did a terrific job on the ruler that you made. Every set of increment lines looked to be the exact length. I am going to make one the same. I like to do everything precise like that. I suppose I am a little OCD. Thanks again.

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, enjoy your new laser Email me a pic of your your ruler if you like, I might be making a future video of viewers builds.

@werquantum Ай бұрын

Super helpful. I'm preparing to set six 8x8x12 rough-cut posts (~ 200 lbs each) on sub-grade footers, and I've been stressing over the thought of having to top-cut (and notch!) them from a ladder after I anchor them with a second pour of concrete. With this method, I can do all my cutting before I set the posts. You likely just saved my life--or at least one of my hands. Excellent.

@BuildswithBrian Ай бұрын

Glad to help, good luck with your project!! Sounds like a big one

@werquantum Ай бұрын

@@BuildswithBrian For me it is!

@HouseDoctorRay 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Really helpful.

@carolynelrod9994 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video and your explanations. This is helping me understand the use of the pole for determining grade.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Hope it helped you Thanks for watching

@skillsonian 6 ай бұрын

Man, Brian, that's a GREAT Pittsburgh accent. Love it. Thanks so much for posting this. It's exactly what I needed.

@BuildswithBrian 6 ай бұрын

Born and raised in the burgh 👍

@knowhereman1 2 ай бұрын

I was thinkin' the same thing. Yinz have a good day, an' nat!

@stephenswanton2748 2 жыл бұрын

cheers Brian. Steve from Great Britain. mystery solved. You are helping me build a patio slope.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your project Steve !

@bradnavratil360 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found this video...I just bought a laser leveler and don't have a clue how it works. But now after watching this video I think I got it now especially when you showed that ruler that you made..l will make one too I don't need no high price tools. Thank you very much.👍👍😎🇨🇦

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the laser club 😆 Good luck with your new level, I’m sure you’re going to love it. Thanks for watching 👍

@iak474 4 жыл бұрын

outstanding, I build privacy wood fences, Just recently learn the trade,I have been having issues with terrains, I will put this in to practice, thank you for this great and easy explained info! blessings brotha!!

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

You’re quite welcome, glad you found the tips useful, good luck!

@chateauski2176 5 ай бұрын

Great video with easy to follow instructions. Looking forward to bringing my new Bosch laser to the next level! New subscriber. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.

@BuildswithBrian 5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard, just so know I do pretty random projects and videos, From metal to cnc work to leatherwork

@ShamirAjate 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Easily the most descriptive video i've found. Awesome job.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really enjoy comments like yours 👍 glad to be helpful !

@seajayn 3 жыл бұрын

nice, exactly the info I needed for my project. using my Dewalt outside for the first time. Easy application, thanks.

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Private , glad it helped you, thanks for watching 👍

@Deezer00 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. How hard is it for folks to make easy to understand videos? Watched KZfaq for years and this is one of the best of thousands I have watched. Thank you.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , I agree, I do try to make my videos straight forward, too many these days are 90% entertainment 10% instructional. I Very much appreciate your comment, and thank you for watching

@mellamodiego8458 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your tips….i learned 3 things that will help me with my patio sloping 1” every 10’ away from the house as i install it. cheers

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

Glad my tips helped you, Hope you’re project goes well Thanks for watching 👍

@jasonm519 11 ай бұрын

I didn't know any of that. Thank you very much for sharing these useful tips!

@BuildswithBrian 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, glad to be helpful 👍

@GuitarWithJamie 3 жыл бұрын

Great work man! I appreciate your penmanship as well. I will be making a block for my laser.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure you will love using the block👍 Thanks for watching

@TheBryeCooper 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips Brian, thanks!

@somrebro 4 ай бұрын

Thanks,best explanation.Finally got it 🎉

@moeunsou7096 3 жыл бұрын

That's help me so much. I'm in a process of building a subflooring so will make life so much easier. Thank you very much.

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Moeun Sou you’re welcome,glad it’s helped you 👍

@garryfwright 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips buddy. Very useful information.

@anthonycadden4015 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian I found your video very helpful and with be putting it to use laying my drains

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Cadden , you’re welcome and good luck with your drain project

@tigerbunny6778 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this. Watched other videos and this is the BEST!

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, I am glad to be of help teaching the little-things I have learned over the years. Thanks for watching

@tigerbunny6778 Жыл бұрын

@@BuildswithBrian I'm under my house trying to level it. Thanks so much for this. What a blessing. ❤️

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

@@tigerbunny6778 good luck sir, and please be careful under there 👍

@paulgeary531 10 ай бұрын

I'm leveling an area for an above ground pool. This is so valuable. Thank you

@BuildswithBrian 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome sir, and good luck on your pool installation

@LukieLou 9 ай бұрын

You’re great at explaining the information, it’s not as easy as you might think 👍🏼

@DennisMathias 3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Good presentation. Now I have some ideas!

@lvtmnts 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and love your beautiful shop

@archangels4you593 3 күн бұрын

OMG... Genius... Why Didn't I think of this ! I really appreciate the tip... Thank you.

@imager09tube 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best on how to do! Excellent effort!

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you , comments like yours make the work worthwhile 👍

@ryanmdowling86 3 жыл бұрын

the simplest tips are always the best. Great job

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helped you 👍

@booney1412 Жыл бұрын

the story pole plus laser level portion of your video was quite useful to me. subscribed

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

I am thrilled my tips helped you sir ! That is why I make videos honestly, I have learned much from other’s videos as well. Thank you for supporting me👍

@MicheleDolan 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips and fantastic video production! Really nice job.

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hope the tips help you!

@wiliamsantana572 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, this video worths gold, so much help in 10 minutes, regards from Brazil

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Wiliam Santana you’re welcome 👍

@stickupcity1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir that was the best explanation I've heard

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching

@finebourbon 5 жыл бұрын

Great and Practical. K.I.S.S. Thank you for taking all the "hokus pokus" and laying it out sweet and simple. U Dun Good

@BuildswithBrian 5 жыл бұрын

finebourbon my pleasure thanks for watching

@WilliamMichael1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Glad I found this video. Had an Alaskan slab poured last fall for my planned workshop but have already been told they can't build it because the slab isn't level or square. Want to level if I can, I don't think it's that much out of square.

@BuildswithBrian 5 жыл бұрын

William M Glad you found it helpful, good luck with your workshop build !

@scampifrity Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am so happy.

@dennispenton2052 2 жыл бұрын

Great review

@morgaj21 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Brian. A really practical demonstration.

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Well thank you sir, hope it helped you somehow.

@abbeycoe1757 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info

@Bertie22222 2 жыл бұрын

Big help, thanks.

@dd-ow6pe Жыл бұрын

this video is all anyone ever needs ..thanks.

@joseoller9654 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks

@BuildswithBrian 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure, hope it helped

@mihaiciornei5648 4 жыл бұрын

Man u make my day... Simple and easy. Love from France.

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Mihai Ciornei glad you found it helpful 👍

@chuckhamer2919 11 ай бұрын

This video is gold. Thank you

@BuildswithBrian 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@santafefavs Жыл бұрын

I found a yardstick set including left, right, and center on Amazon. It only took a few hours to find. Now I just need to find a nice story stick. I already bought a Bosch GLL 100 GX. Thanks for the video. PS My project is installing yard drainage to keep rain water from draining toward the house.

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck with your story stick 👍

@getfuzzy32 Ай бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you!

@BuildswithBrian Ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@geetee27 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I just took a look at your very informative Video. You did a Great job , My Compliments Sir. Regards from a Brit living in Germany.

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

geetee27 Thank you sir, and thank you for watching hope it helped

@daljitbirdi6671 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bro ..thanks for solving my problem of making driveway edge ... just waiting for sunrise to apply your tips ...genius

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and good luck with your project,

@Wethepeople12024 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I'm trying to level my floor and want to mark the low spots. will try your tips this weekend.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your project and thanks for watching 👍

@mariodegrazia7497 4 жыл бұрын

This I am sure is redundant but those tips helped me immense, ty for video, it’s much appreciated

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Mario DeGrazia , you are very welcome! Thanks for watching

@douglashughes2331 2 жыл бұрын

Good info, well thought out and presented. Thanks.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you found It helpful, thanks for watching

@ianwilsongardendesign2236 Жыл бұрын

Some really handy tips nicely explained. Great when you want something simple and not spending a fortune.

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, there are some good laser levels out there fairly inexpensively, thanks for watching

@mhd230289 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video. its very useful for me in my daily work

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

Mohammed Abdulla Mogral , you’re welcome, I am happy to hear it’s helped you!

@Dillzilla1 2 жыл бұрын

Great job my dude!

@jerryleejohnsonjr1377 20 күн бұрын

Thanks, great tips!

@RickTurnerSylvaniaRealtor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info! Great video!!

@BuildswithBrian Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Rick Glad the tips helped you 👍

@cribbsprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thanks. Very useful.

@BuildswithBrian 3 жыл бұрын

cribbsprojects my pleasure, thanks for watching

@quigleysdad 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice. You mentioned a rotary lazer. I recently purchased a Hupar, 360° green beam, self leveling, non rotary level. I'm very happy with it and it's about 1/4 the price of a rotary. The green beam is also more visible than the red

@BuildswithBrian 4 жыл бұрын

Yes green beam is more visible, but even on the less expensive, lower wattage green lasers , they still suck in bright outside light. I have a firecore green beam 360 laser, and it’s better, but not by much.

@mijodo2008 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian. When using your laser to measure in any two directions 180 degrees apart, as in your driveway, you need to get that laser level 'Dead Level' before measuring. If not, your laser level will really compound the level inaccuracy. This is where an Automatic Rotating Laser Head is far more accurate, much faster, and is a one-person operation. The problem with a fixed laser position, you are constantly chasing the beam, which is a nuisance when working on undulating and rough ground. Love the Story Stick 'Over and Under' demonstration, the essence of simplicity. You have the neatest handwriting Brian. Top Job Mate. Cheers from Michael Australia.

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

Actually there is a flaw in your reasoning there, the laser level I’m using in the video, and all basic laser levels whether it’s rotating or fixed beam, all have a self-leveling pendulum inside that keeps the beam level no matter what the rotation or direction. Level is level😁

@BuildswithBrian 2 жыл бұрын

But you are right about chasing the beam when using a fixed Laser, and it being more of a two person job in some situations. However this video was to show how you can do something without an expensive rotary laser. Thanks for your comments much appreciated.

@georgeheisler5291 8 ай бұрын

Another option is to use two rulers and just set them so they each measure from your zero point. Two 12" rulers are very cheap. Also a couple of levels or a corner post level would keep the pole perfectly vertical. I do like the setup you make it is very cool. I just Subscribed to your channel !

@BuildswithBrian 8 ай бұрын

Good idea with the 2 rulers !! Thanks