Lazer Level

[NorthwoodsLife]

So, at my jobsite I am hanging a barrier curtain. The curtain is 10' high and runs about 30' from a wall to meet another curtain of the same height. So I am thinking of a lazer that I can mount to the wall to get the whole thing level.

Which Lazer level to buy?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

just about anyone will work for single use BUT FWIW the lower priced ones may not have enough Ummph to be see when the sun is up or the shop lights on.

One time use you can compensate for weak laser output by working in near dark. One time use work around likely needed on the weaker / cheaper versions.

My cheapo Mastercraft would do the job but not during daylight hours or shop lights on. Would need to be pretty dark but for a one time project the job would be done.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

just about anyone will work for single use BUT FWIW the lower priced ones may not have enough Ummph to be see when the sun is up or the shop lights on.

Agreed. I have had the same problem trying to install a fence in daylight. It was pretty challenging, and the distance I was trying to use it at was under 10 feet.

But Northwoods, it doesn't need to be mounted on a wall. A pole will do. Just make sure it can be undisturbed, and you REALLY want one that is self leveling.

Maybe you can rent a decent one....

 

[Tarmy]

The lasers available for general public use are regulated as to power/out put so the visibility can be a challenge. Supposedly the green ones are easier to see in daylight. If I am doing something like you are proposing I wait until dusk and get a good line and mark that places I need to…or place witness poles and mark those. I also bought a Bosch unit with the powered target that can sense the beam in daylight better than my old eyes.

 

[Dustball]

Go for the green lasers rather than the red lasers.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I know it's overkill for your use, but I have one of these and you don't "see" the laser, it's done with a reciver that see's the light and tells you up or down and level.

 

[jaxs]

A water level is accurate and inexpensive.