Dewalt Laser Levels

logcabin man

Hi all
Just wondered if any one has used or got a DW077PK laser level. I am looking at them at the moment and think this is maybe the best option. I normally hire them and do all types of work from kitchens, tiling, office fit outs, groundworks plus more. Is it a good all rounder?

Thanks.

philner

I've got the DW073kd rotary, I love it. If I used it more than the once a month or so that I do now I'd invest in a self leveling one, but I have no complaints with it and it uses my 18v batteries that I use for everything else. Phil

wellbuilthome

I have a few different lazers . Two are dewalt I don't know the model. If you use the dewalt batteries the dewalt is a good starter model . I would get one with self leveling and a110 plug . The levels with the bubble are a pain to set in the same place day after day.

Bodger

I can't speak about the DeWalt, never used one. But I do have the RoboToolz RT-7690-2 self leveling with remote. Works beautifully for me, and the remote makes it a lot easier, you don't need to see the beam at all.
Great for setting concrete forms.

joasis

I use the DeWalt laser, manual version, and it is great for all around work. I would like to have the self leveling laser, but at 4 times the price, I will stick with setting it up.

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KentWhitten

I've got one, used it once, brand new. Don't use it at all. Nothing to really use it for. I've tried selling it but no takers.

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joasis

Ok....I'll bite, what kind of laser? Easiest way I have found to do cabinet installs.

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KentWhitten

It's the DeWalt one, same as what you mention, the non-self-leveling one. Maybe I'll have to dig it out and work with it again. Time may change my mind.

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KentWhitten

found the picture I took of it. I've got the charger somewhere. DW073

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PA woodbutcher

I have the same one framer. I use it for decks, footers/block foundations, porches, cabinets, suspended ceilings, vinyl siding, etc, etc, etc. The more you use it the more uses you find for it. I agree with J on the self leveling one...pretty salty. It doesn't take long to level it though.

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Bodger

How much do these sell for? And I'm assuming that is a remote with sensor in there as well.
I got my RoboToolz a few years ago and I'm happy with it. Runs on 110 as well, pretty handy if you're running it a lot.
This week I set six posts and a ledger for a deck, and a few area drains and pipes.
Makes a lot of jobs go easier. And the remote sensor means I can work alone and not worry about seeing that damn line when it's sunny.
Paid about $500 for the RoboToolz.

joasis

Ok....I'll bite. Find a box, pack it well, and I will buy it. I can always use a 3rd one, and yours looks like new.

I have a self leveling DeWalt DW086, a "chalk line" for interior horizontal work that I just bought on eBay...brand new...and I am still kicking myself...I thought it was one that would do the vertical lines and floor lines....be nice for tile.

Anyone that has installed a suspended ceiling knows what a pita they can be...the laser, set to height on a wall mount, makes it painless building the grid.

And....if Framerman decides to sell the laser, I get first call.....so back off!

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joasis

These sell for $400 or so, depending on where....eBay deals on new ones can be had for $225 up to $275. The laser is a universal design....the angle plate attached to it allows it to be positioned on a wall, or like it sits in the box, and it has a 5/8-11 threaded female collar for using on about any tripod, except the older ones for builder's levels that are 1/2 inch. The target card is the little red piece, and the detector and clamp are what you use outdoors. We use a grade rod, but any 1x2 will work...or a 2x4 if you don't mind the weight. If they would only have a model that could swing and lock on angles and shoot a steady beam, it would be great for the layout, as well as grade.

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Bodger

Angle settings would be a trick set-up for sure. Not sure I've ever seen one. I have to mark the stick that holds the remote and than figure slope to get 1/4" per foot and like that.
I use a Stabila level to hold the remote because with mine if you hold the stick off-plumb it will give an inaccurate signal.

world llc

i buy hilti for the fact that they will calibrate and or fix my lazer no questions asked asap and ups it back to my home so i am with out it for a short time. lazer got dropped twice in the first year i had it (don't ask) and i questioned it's accuracy to the rep... no questions asked he sent it right off. also had a small problem with it after almost 3 years... wouldn't turn on... gave me a new one FREE!! for the money i spent on it, that's the kind of service i like to receive.

platinumLLC

I have a topcon self leveling laser and love it. You can set it up to shoot off angles. When i used to work for a commercial company doing accustical ceilings and layout for steel studs we used topcons. They cost alot more than dewalt but worth it to me. Hilti is also a quality level and like all their products you can't beat the customer service like mentioned. I have a hilti 5 beam pocket laser that i use for layout and love it. Shoots 5 beams plumb, level and square.

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logcabin man

Thanks guys i have read what you have all said about the lasers and i went out today and bought myself the dewalt DW077PK kit it cost me £900 but it does everything i will ever need i hope, I do anything from fitting kitchen units tiling groundworks and probably a lot more. Thanks agaain

Sir Mixalot

I have the DW073KD and mostly use it for installing acoustical ceilings. I paid $369.00. Well worth the money.

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lordblitzalot

cant go wrong with the dewalt lasers i have had alot less problems with them then any other rotary lasers (besides hilti)