"less than the cost of a tank of petrol" 🙂......just means something different watching this in July 2022

Really impressed with this channel, easy to understand guidance, no product endorsements, no music, just perfect. Safety is also clearly covered which is great. I am learning so much and best of all saving money… please keep the video’s coming. I’d love to see a video about installing a loft hatch in a confined roof space- that’s my next project.

Only "discovered" you today by accident, a couple of videos in, and I subscribed. I really enjoy watching DIY posts on KZfaq but have to say that yours are the most practical and down to earth I have come across. Please keep posting before I've watched everything you have done up until now! I'll always be watching for the next one :)

I've just discovered your channel today and I'm binge watching all the videos. Love the sense of humor and I'm sure it's never a dull day working with you. Keep up the great content.

Love the videos, love the channel. If you've been getting more views it's probably been me binge watching them they're great quality and straight to the point! One thing to note with not just laser levels, but any device nowadays that has its own non-standard battery or a built in rechargeable one is, when the battery eventually loses capacity, you'll probably need to replace the whole thing (if it's a built in rechargeable) unless you want to open it up and fix it (which should be doable), or in the case of a custom battery, you'll be stuck trying to find a replacement but that is also possible to fix (still more work). I always try and buy things that work with standard rechargeables, that way I can be sure of getting replacements in the future (AA, AAA etc) and then I just use good batteries within them. Anyway keep up the great videos, already subscribed.

I’m an avid DIYer and love my laser level. It saved me a ton of time while building my wife’s pantry and I know it will be a part of future projects. I have a similar tripod, that is an essential.

Great info Stuart, really appreciate the honest advice from an experienced tradesperson like yourself. Looks like I'm going be getting one of these before I build the new shed extension. Cheers.

For beginners, the 3x360 is definitely the way forward. It’s very intuitive. I’ve used the third axis to cast a beam on the ceiling and then mark off 90 degrees on the opposite side when drilling holes for LED down lights.

Well presented and informative. As you described the accuracy check, my first thought was "that's a survey spirit level two peg test".

Excellent advice. We have a small Handyman business and we use them almost every day. I honestly think that every home owner should put a laser high on their tool list. They are extremely affordable and I would spend the money on a laser even before buying a 4 foot spirit level.

Great vid thank you. Fitted a false ceiling last yr & considered buying one. Wish I had done as it would have cut my prep time massively!

Got one. Exactly that one. 1001 uses. Not sure how I ever managed without it. From tiling, fitting a kitchen, or lining up downlights in a hallway or large lounge. Brilliant piece of kit.

Way to break it down - I was curious in the differences of different laser levels. Your video popped up, It answered everything I was curious about. Subscribered. Cheers from the US.

Thanks for this great video. You've helped me narrow down what features I want in a laser level.

I was using one of these in 1988 for suspended ceilings when converting warehouses into luxury apartments in butlers wharf, London. Great bit of kit!

Been looking at 12 line laser levels for a while on Amazon. This one seemed quite cheap but had no reviews. Now I've seen your demo I think I will probably buy one for the DIY kitchen fit next month. Thank you for the review.

Thanks man, good rundown. 1st time watching your channel, and I'll be back. I can see the applications and benefits for my DIY work.

Nice review/tutorial. The larger thread on that nifty base is likely 5/8-11 pitch, which is sort of standard on the construction tripods. There are thread adapters available that make these more congenial with other tripods.

I’ve always wondered about laser levels. Thank you so much for this professional presentation which has convinced me that this needs to be my next tool purchase! 🛠

Thanks for that update. Hopefully I'll know how to use my one now. Lol had for a while just no used it.

Thanks for the lesson on verifying calibration (starting 8:20). A great thing to check, and I would have never known how without this video.

A very handy bit of kit to have in the shed. I have an old Bosch fixed unit. At 3-4m the line was about 5mm thick so close to unusable. Cheers!

Bought this exact model from your link, not sure if this was a paid promotion for you but you earned them a customer anyway... I was on the verge of buying a Bosch cross line before I saw this and the recommendation seems good so went with it. Now just to order a tripod and I'm sorted.

Very informative video, well done! In spite of the drawbacks it still represents good value for money for the DIYer. You produce some excellent videos. Regards Keith

Nice to see reviews on cheaper tools that are actually affordable to most. Keep up the great videos. Look forward to the next one

Cheers P.DIY needed one today - knew I should have got one earlier so picked one up today from your link!

I started using lasers in 1986 and YES they are wonderful IF they are accurate ! During my more then 35 years working with them I told other employees to make sure and check the laser everyday to make SURE that its reading perfect ! Yes they can be off a lot after a ride in a pickup truck or someone bumps or drops it ! I found that it is very easy to trim the bushes in front of my home at night when I set up my laser... I pick the perfect height of he beam and run the trimmer along the bright red line = fast and PERFECT !

Very nicely done video! What a pleasure listening to. Well presented & easy to follow. Looking forward to the next one.

Just a small point - when panning 180 degrees on a cheap tripod, the error could be in the poorly machined or finished panning plane of the tripod head and not necessarily a fault of the laser.

yeah i bought the same one you have off aliexpress... bloody good lasers man... i do tiling.. and it certainly helps to get those lines dead straight.....perfect job every time!.... thanks man

Absolutely love your style of presentation. Kudos and my thanks.

Im glad I came across this channel. Really well presented. Thank you.

Agree 100% I bought the entry level Dewalt red laser, since I wasn't sure I was gonna need it. Turns out very handy. My next one will be a serious upgrade to include all the bells and whistles.

Didn't even know these existed. Could definitely have used one when I recently hung my projector screen. All I had was a simple laser measuring tool. Will be picking one of these up and you get all of the credit! Many thanks!

Thanks for this clearly explained introduction to a prospective laser level purchaser.

That's a great price! I just tiled my hall and kitchen floor and bought a laser square to set it out, I really wish I'd seen this first!

Brilliant video, a comprehensive look at laser levels, really enjoyed this Stuart!!

Awesome explanation and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thanks heaps!

Great content, no annoying music or slide transitions, just brilliant advice clearly put. I have subbed and also bought the laser level via your link. When it arrives I'll be setting out shelves and worktops in my new workshop 😎

Fab video as ever. Delighted that I bought exactly the same level before I even saw your video. Quick (and possibly stupid) question - if I am looking to set a horizontal level about 300mm from the ceiling, does that mean I have to try and find a tripod about 2m tall ie can you only set a level the same height as your tripod/stand reaches?

I am always a fan of compulsory perpendicularity

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Really, really clear explanation of the usefulness of the 360 laser level, with simple instructions thrown in for testing the accuracy. I already own a red cross beam, but can see I should have bought a green 360.

Really informative video especially the part that shows how to check the accuracy of the laser.

A fair review mate, recently got my first laser level but went for a self levelling cross-line one. Might have to but this 360 one as well now !

Good video! The 'useless' 14/15mm threaded hole mount in the base is most likely for a surveyors tripod. Also you get what you pay for in lasers. The greater the price, the better the build quality, calibration and functionality.

Great video! I bought one and didn't have a clue how to use it. This video makes it really clear. Btw You can also get ones with blue lasers that are even brighter.

I should have watched this before I went and bought myself a laser level! This was very well informative and a good watch. Thank you for the tips!

Another very useful and interesting video thank you Stuart. I always wondered how they could possibly be "self levelling" and thought the beam was set up just by the spirit levels on the device. Your explanation about getting things within 3 degrees (for the internal pendulum to work) made things clear.

Great video ! To the point and amazing clarity

Outstanding explanation. I thought maybe I could use one (for building aquarium racks which need to be absolutely level to avoid stressing the glass tanks), and now I am absolutely sure it would be so easy and helpful that it would be stupid, verging on malpractice, to not do so. THANKS!!!

Thanks for the demonstration, very informative 👍.

Hello Stuart - I've nonly just recently subscribed following a recommendation for your channel from rag 'n' bone brown so I'm busily catching up on your videos. This video was great and very informative as I've been toying with th idea of buying a laser level for sometime and I'm now sold on the idea lol keep up the great work - Andy

Thank you. I didn't realise that they were self-levelling. You are really extremely good at presenting. Subscribed. BTW, over a long distance, I like to use a water level, but I will certainly take a look at these in the future.

So friggin true. Use mine all the time, I’m also a plumber, but use it more at Hm building my house than anything. I’ve got one to point up for pot lights, one for leveling inside, one for outside yard work, very well worth it.

Check the accuracy with a plumb bob. Love it 😉

Can i ask what make is this one, love the show

Very, very good information. Thank you. :)

Thanks for the advice Dad 👍🏻

Some thing to remember about accuracy, if you rotate say 30,40 degrees or whatever and use that line for plumb it may well not show a plumb line, if the wall is out of plumb so will your line be, its only genuinely plumb at the 90 degrees to the level.

Great review nd demo. I picked up one from another manufacturer just like it (it uses easy to find replacement Li-ion cell batteries). It saved me hours of manual work laying out my basement framing... sill and top plate locations in particular. Well worth the $120 USD I paid and it will be of great help in future projects.

Excellent video. Informative and to the point. Thanks!

What does the O/D button do? It seems to have three settings, normal, flashing and what appears to be normal but works with the Hilda Laser Receiver.

Great video, convinced me it's what I need. I don't think it's outside your compass to make some brackets to utilise that centre fixing on the adjustment thingamabob - endless opportunities and videos :)

Great video. When marking accurately, make sure your pencil is sharp every marking.

Really excellent content and presentation, sir. I appreciate your expertise as well as your clear (and dryly comic) explanations. I subscribed based solely on this video and I look forward to watching more. I even looked up your Stanley Unwin reference -- as I'm from the States -- and had a good laugh. Rubbish indeed! All the best.

Another lovely video, great detail and I learnt a lot. Thankyou 👍

Great video, very informative. One concern I would have with laser levels though, is it safe to have them shine in your eyes? Don't you need to wear some sort of protective goggles?

This is fantastic, thank you! What is the brand of the laser level you use in this video please?

Could you please tell me where I can find the link for this model. Excellent videos keep up the great work.

Hi, Great channel. I have just receivd a laser level that you reviewed. Overall it looks great. I have a quick question regarding charging. The instructions state you can use the device while charging, it also states, and I quote...The LED wil show green while charging, it will show green when it is fully charged. When i have it charging there is no light at all. Before i send it back, what was your experience on charging. Cheers. Russ.

Thank you! It was just what I needed to know!

Thanks Stuart - always learn new things from your videos. I remember from younger days spending ages on top of a mast being involved in panning a dish for a telecomms radio signal to no avail. Somehow, as a last resort (assuming no obstruction to the path) I wondered whether the horizontally polarised feed to the dish was truly horizontal. Turns out that when we married the rigger's spirit level back to back with mine taken as horizontal, his was well out of true. After resetting with the latter taken as horizontal the signal burst into life. Your calibrated laser could possibly have saved many hours of work. I have a reservation though - in the case of the odd slopey floors in some houses, hanging an object to a true horizontal may not necessarily be the best option - rather, taking a parallel with say the top of the skirting board or perhaps the underside of a picture rail may be an option - (which I imagine the laser level can do) - or as a last resort I find 'eyeballing' may be a last option. Memories come back of visiting the crooked house in one of the resorts......

...GOOD INFO.. I'M THINKING OF GETTING ONE SO THE VIDEO WAS VERY INFORMATIVE...JUST WHAT I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THESE LASER'S..THANKS...!!

I agree with everything Stuart says in this review. I have a very similar model. Mine has 2x batteries which can be charged either in or out of the laser, which is just brilliant. I also have DeWalt cross line costing double the price. By comparison the unbranded 3-axis offers a brighter and finer line, and of course being 3-axis, is far more useful. Lucky me having 2 makes calibration a lot easier, not to mention fitting door frames with the 3-axis in the opening and the cross line checking for plumb on the perpendicular. I find the main advantage with the DeWalt is the well thought out and very strong magnetic mount. Build quality appears better with the DeWalt too, but I've dropped the unbranded model and it just carried on as before with no loss of calibration. Brilliant things, and like Stuart says, more useful than one might think. Also, at time of writing, Toolstation were selling a Stanley tripod for £25.

Great presentation, thanks mate. I am definitely going to get this, possibly today if my fingers get twitchy. As an American, I must confess that my most compelling need for this thing is so that I will have a justification for using the great phrase "bit of kit" to tell my chums about it.

On top of all the reasons you've given us today I have just one more. Lasers are always fucking COOL!

Very informative and helpful. Thank you.

Stuart, any tips for using outside, ive tried it but cant see the laser thanks.

Hi Stuart, I purchased this level and it is very good, my only problem being trying to use on a non level surface (switching on without the gimble?) the level only appears to work with the switch on and the gimble active? As you say the manual is useless and there is little information on line, it may be that I have misunderstood the operation or it could be faulty, can you advise?

I didn't know their was two different types, nevermind about checking accuracy, I have the basic model, on a dark dull day I used it to level my bushes in the garden, thank you Sir

Excellent video. I’ve subscribed, looking forward to seeing more. Cheers!

That laser locking function is awesome, took bad my DeWalt DW088 don't have it.

I haven't thought of a situation where I need a 360 as a homeowner. But its nice to have. Is it better to have a more durable 2 axis dewalt versus a 3 axis thats less durable?

Thank you for the explination, well done

Thanks. I wished I had this a month ago. It would've made my life easier squaring up a shaving cabinet above head ht & squaring toilet cistern & pan. Defintely will get one for the price point

Thanks for posting

It's ok showing us how to check the calibration BUT what do you do if it's not correct? I think you'll find the thread under the adjustment base is the same thread you'd find on a professional surveyors tripod.

You are a very good teacher, thank you

There are a bunch of really decently operable, accurate, bright green 360 laser levels around that come in at a fraction of the cost of the ones made by the big boys - the best part is not only can you check their accuracy yourself but if they get out of alignment you can actually calibrate them yourself fairly easily, they usually have adjustment screws for the pendulum mass then recheck - it isn't that hard. ISO wouldn't be very happy in a commercial setting where cost isn't really an object anyway, but for the home gamer they're more than up to the job. My one takes 18650 batteries which are really common and high quality because of their ubiquity in the vaping market.

How would you get an accurate 45 degree angle bisecting the horizontal and vertical access? do you have a link to a video covering this please? I need to mount some ceiling speakers at a 45 degree angle from the listening position and I am not clear on how to do that. Thanks in advance.

thanks surveying is about precision, i needed to know how to carryout checks, which you have explained detailed

Very informative - excellent presentation. Thanks.

Great clear explanation. Thank you

Question: Since it's working until 3° Does this mean that you need to place it practically on the same height you are working? Is there any laser that I can put on, for example, 1.5m and then tilt it to point a level line on the wall 2.60m height?

An impressive piece of kit and at a reasonable price.

Cheers for the advice.

Great information video yet again mate👌

Just subscribed. Great video! Looking forward to viewing more. Thanks!

Love your work! Quick question: what’s some methods for leveling post height against the others that spans a distance? Thanks in advance 🙏