Batchlet Laser Cross Line
The DW088CG is a comparable but less expensive than both the Bosch and the Stabila. It also has an integrated bracket and full time pulse mode which allows the line to be picked up by a line-detector. The DW088CG Cross Line Laser emits a green beam and has a great range that projects bright crossing horizontal and vertical lines.
All of the lasers, with the exception of the Stabila come in hard cases. The Stabila come with a soft nylon Velcro enclosed bag and offered the LEAST protection. The tool has a working range up to 100 Ft., and it offers an accuracy of ±1/8 In. The LAX300 G is designed to be placed on the floor, mount on a tri-pod, or can be attached to receive ¼”-20 thread. The rear of the laser also has magnets for mounting on metallic objects and round pipe. There are also inlets on the base that would allow a strap to be threaded around a pole or object.
This is a must-have feature if you expect to use the tool frequently, or in less-than-ideal settings. The Tavool Self-Leveling Laser Level is our top choice thanks to its ease of use in creating precise laser lines on both horizontal and vertical planes. But if you need a laser line that circles all four walls of a room, the Skil Self-Leveling 360-Degree Level is your best option, although it’s quite a bit pricier. The self-leveling laser also includes an adjustable tripod that raises to a maximum of 3.5 feet, a USB charging port for the lithium-ion battery, and a soft-sided storage bag. What sets this one apart from the competition is the high quality laser level you get at a budget price point. Inexpensive, and yet still accurate, this level is light enough for easy handling when manually measuring or leveling.
The Bosch laser can be locked to allow for the diagonal laser line applications. On the back side is two buttons that independently control the plumb or level lasers. There is also an LED indicator to indicate low battery and pendulum lock conditions. The power switch on the GLL 100 G is a two-position, sliding mechanical switch with a positive registration. Next, use your laser level to cast a beam of light onto the wall where the pictures are to be hung.
The Makita left, is visible to about three feet past the dot. I’m not sure if that is a limitation of the laser or the detector. At the time of this writing, Makita does not offer a five spot/cross line laser. And, aside from DeWalt, the only other true five spot/cross line I know of is sold by Spectra. Other brands, Makita included, offer “five point” combo lasers with the fifth point being the forward cross hair, not an actual spot.
You can set the laser level on a chair, table, cabinet, or any other flat surface that’s across the room from the wall where you want to beam the light. You might need to use books or other items to raise the laser level up to the appropriate height. The most important feature of a laser level is its accuracy. After all, if it can’t produce a straight line, what’s the point?
When using the BM3 positioning device and attached to metal objects via magnet the Bosch is not as stable as the Dewalt and Stabila. The laser base, in free-standing mode, has retractable feet to give it additional stability. There is no lock for the laser pendulum, dewalt tools the laser line will flash when out of level or plumb. The The Dewalt DW088CG is rated for drop protection for 1 meter [3-feet] and has an IP54 Rating. Lasers in this rating normally would not harm an eye unless a person deliberately stared into the beam.
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