Strait-Line 6041101CD LL120 3/16-Inch at 20 Feet Manual Level Interior Line Laser
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Strait-Line Laser Level, 120 Is A High Power Surface Mount Laser Square That Works In Brightly Lit Workplaces, Features 2 Axis Adjustment, A 360 Degree Rotation & Aim, That Provides Optimal Line Control Over 120' Workspace, Laser Line 120 Includes An Angle Indexing Ring That Provides Accuracy In Results, A 635 NM Laser Diode For Superior Line Visibility In Brightly Lit Conditions & A Rubberized Case For Durability. Product details and pricing info |
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11 Customer Reviews Posted
- Too much time to setup for inaccurate results.
- I am a precision freak when I build things or hang things, so I got this for only $14 at my local Menards. I needed to hang a span of pictures across a wall.
I made two pre-leveled marks on the wall, then lined up this laser line's "zero marks" with my marks. I also eye-balled the bubble in the Strait-Line for level (there is a lot of room for error though). I turn on the laser and it seems to be O.K., but I can tell just by looking at it that the laser is not level. Just to double-check, I place my other standard bubble level on the line and correctly verify that the laser is NOT level. It turns out that within 2-4 ft. from the Strait-Line the laser is true. The farther out you go the less true it becomes. It stands to reason that if you are 1 degree off at the device, you will be way off 15 ft. away.
Also, the laser line particles themselves tend to broaden out farther away from the device. A laser line that is 1/64" wide at the start is a 1/4" wide farther away. All total, between the level inaccuracy and the laser line width variation, there is about a 1" difference between my start point and my end point. I suppose that is within "tolerance" over the span of 15'. But I figure I can screw things up that much myself, simply using my level or a string line. I don't need a "precision" laser tool to do this for me.
The little 3M stickies that allow you to stick this to the wall did work nicely. However, they are use once and throw away. Mine came with four of these stickies. I did see these stickies in the same spot in the store where I found the Strait-line. But they are like the razor/razor-blade concept, where the initial product is cheap, but the stickies to use it are over-priced. A small pack of stickies was $7. Granted, how often are you going to use the straight line in this fashion? But if you do, you will quickly exceed the cost of the Straight-Line with the cost of the stickies!
All in all this is a mediocre product that took more time to set up, with not any more accuracy, than I could achieve simply using a string line, a couple pieces of masking tape, and my old level. If you don't need precision accuracy, but just want to entertain your cats... then by all means, get this product. - 2008-09-15, 3 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Love this gadget! Practical and functions well!
- This little Strait-Line does everything I need it to do: helps me hang photos, create art, and entertain my cats with the "Red Dot." All I have to do is say Red Dot and my cats come running. I'm not sure who likes it more, me or the cats. :) Also, I bought it at an unbelievably good price and it is a great value.
- 2008-09-14, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Very handy
- Me and my wife used this to help with hanging paintings. Very helpful, worked as advertised.
(Also have great fun making our dog chase the beam!) - 2008-06-28, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- not exactly sure how this sucker works
- The good:
The beam is clear and reaches a long distance.
the bad:
everything moves! unfortunately, it's hard to really use this thing accurately. the base rotates. The numbered yellow gauge rotates. The main unit rotates. The main unit also rocks back and forth. Trying to keep everything straight is a bit tricky. - 2008-06-26, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Excellent line laser for the price
- Great line level with many features allowing adjustment of the line. Comes with several 3M Command adhesive strips allowing attachment to vertical surfaces and ceilings or semi-permanent upright attachment to flat surfaces. Delivery from my chosen buyer was quick.
- 2008-03-10, 0 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
