Makita Vs Dewalt 12v Green Combo Laser Level
This laser features a second plumb line that forms a 90-degree intersecting line on the floor and ceiling, great for installing lighting or cabinetry. A built-in magnetic pivot bracket mounts easily on metal surfaces for added convenience. This laser also features a micro adjust knob for precise alignment of 90-degree intersecting lines over greater distances. Red light uses less battery power but is more difficult to see outdoors. Green lasers are more expensive, use more battery power, and are potentially more dangerous to your eyes, but are also easier to see outdoors and over lengthy distances. The thing that sets this one apart from the competition is the high quality laser level you get at a budget price point.
The base of the laser has a vertical sliding adjustment allowing micro height adjustments. The laser swivels 360 in its base, and allows laser coverage for approximately 300 degrees on its base – a really nice feature! dewalt tools A metal plate is provided to screw to a wall and allow the laser to slide vertically via its magnets. Lasers are classified for safety purposes based on their potential for causing injury to humans’ eyes and skin.
Dual-slope means that the line will move along both the X axis and Y axis. X mode is used often to “walk” the line in vertical mode for aligning metal track. Y is used to angle the line in horizontal mode for setting slope or setting pitch on a driveway. The big difference between laser lines and laser spots is spots are greatly more visible in bright light and across distance. The Bosch GLL 100 G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser uses green-beam technology, and has a working range up to 100 Ft. It includes Bosch-exclusive VisiMax™ technology, which allows for outstanding line visibility in standard working conditions.
Sharp and bright, the beam can be seen up to 100 feet indoors, and can be recognized at up to a 1200-foot diameter outdoors with the included detector. The laser also offers a weather-resistant housing for durable and accurate performance. It features self-leveling cross lines that projects bright crossing horizontal and vertical lines. It also features an integrated magnetic bracket; rear mounted magnets allow flush attachment to metal track and steel. A green beam is easier to see with the human eye because the green wavelength is larger than red. Green is also more visible in sunlight, so it is easier to see outside.
They can also be used outdoors when framing or installing a deck. It is resistant to water and debris, thanks to the over-molded housing and IP65. Kit includes Blow Mold Case, Extended Ceiling Bracket, 12-Volt Battery, Charger and Green 3 x 360° Line Laser. Indoors, the lines of dewalt tools both laser levels are visible to at least 100′ forward. The left/right 180° fan of the forward lines however, are barely visible past ten feet on either laser. This is good enough for hallways but for large rooms you need to spin the laser toward the wall you’re working on.
Set atop a 5′ tripod the DeWalt, right, needs to be about 10′ away from a wall for the vertical line to run floor to ceiling. Here it’s about 8′ away and the line still doesn’t hit the floor. The Makita, left, on a 5′ tripod not only hits the floor but comes to within 3′ of the tripod base. But working in small rooms on a tripod is easier with the Makita. The Dewalt DW088LG 12-volt laser uses a T-Stak box, thus giving it the “best case award.” Second was the Bosch case, which resembles their older jig saw cases.