Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Gecko Grip Pads - Prevent Slipping, For Single Handed Leveling, Do Not Leave Marks Accu Mark Targets - Get Accurate Results Hanging Pictures, Shelves & More Accu Mark Targets - Easy As 1-2-3 - (Step 1) Align Targets With Wall Mounts (Step 2) Level Unit & Mark Surface With Pencil (Step 3) Hang Object with Accurate Results Rubber End Caps - For Protection & Durability Ideal For Hanging Pictures, Shelves, Decorative Items & More! Product details and pricing info |
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43 Customer Reviews Posted
- A great item for those who have a lot of pictures to hang
- I'm a photographer, so I not only hang a lot of pictures, but I change those pictures out quite often, this is a tool that makes that much easier. It has not only gliders on the back making it easier to slide around the wall, even textured walls like mine. But then when you apply slight pressure it has rubber grabbers that help keep the level in place. I noticed some negative comments regarding this feature - it is not designed to stick it to the wall, just to help it stay in place when holding with one hand. I've had no problems with this feature.
I also was pleased that the "accumarks" I was concerned that they would easily slide out of place once the marking tool was inserted, however this has not been a problem either as they do not move easily.
Overall this is a great level, accurate and easy to use, most people only have the need for 1 level, in that case I would purchase this one. It does have it's drawbacks...you are limited on the size of the frames you hang, they can be both too little or too small, but the range is a decent one.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband, but I have to say if he had purchased it for me I would have been thrilled with it. A great tool for those do-it-yourself women that either don't have a husband or the patience to wait around for the one they do have to hang their frames. - 2008-01-07, 4 of 4 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Excellent tool and gift!
- Everybody loved it! It was gift in our annual family White Elephant Exchange. They were fighting over it!
- 2007-12-29, 0 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Awesome, helpful gadget
- This is GREAT for people who measure over and over and make tons and tons of holes. So cool! Way cooler than I thought it would be!
- 2007-12-29, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Works great and worth the money - Ignore 1 star reviewers
- Every time I read a negative review on Amazon, I always try to assess whether the poor review is due to poor product functionality or reviewer ignorance. For the negative reviews on this product, it's the latter.
Gecko Grips - The instructions clearly state to place the level against a vertical surface, adjust to level and then press on the middle of the level. This causes the level to flex a little, retracting the spring-loaded hard plastic pads and allowing the rubber grip pads to contact the wall. This prevents the level from slipping when it is held in place with one hand. If you've ever used a conventional level on a smooth painted surface, you know how aggravating it is to have the level slip and leave a mark. The instructions also clearly state that the grips will not hold the level to the wall by themselves.
Accu-Mark Targets - I was concerned about the targets and how they would slide. Too tight and they don't slide at all. Too loose and they don't keep an accurate setting. I was relieved to see that the channel they slide in can be adjusted with a torx wrench, allowing me to set the tension on the targets just right.
In summary, this is a great product. I really like the 36" length. Not too long, yet long enough for hanging most pictures and shelves accurately. - 2007-12-25, 26 of 26 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- I own it and it is great!
- I have this level and think it is a great tool. I have textured walls in my home. My wife is constantly moving around pictures as she adds more and more from our kids. I have always found it very difficult to use laser levels as they don't tell me where to put the hole only if the picture is level. There are 2 features that make this level unique: 1. The gecko grips, while holding the level with my left hand I am able to drill the hole exactly where it needs to be for the picture hook because of the grips. The grips also do not leave marks on my wall like other levels. 2. The adjustable holes for picture hanging. Trying to figure out where the holes go has always been a problem. I used to use a piece of paper but that didn't help me with how level the holes were. The adjustable holes allow me to lay the level on the back of the picture and adjust the holes on the level to the exact place on the wall I need to drill. I than transfer that right up to the wall and make sure they are level and away I go. I am so happy with the product I have purchased more from Amazon and shipped to my parents and sister. A great little innovative tool and perfect for hanging pictures.
- 2007-12-13, 45 of 45 people found this review helpful, Rated:
