wacko

i'm thinking of buying a laser rangefinder. thinking this one

http://www.boschtools.com/Products/M...px?pid=DLR165K

is a stabilla or a hilti better than a bosch. which is better, ultrasonic or laser. the other question i have is the term estimator. bosch dosen't call thiers a estimator but i'm wondering how acurate they are.

Inner10

Never used it, but I have the PD40 and its awesome. To be honest I should have just gotten the PD4 since I don't need the extra options, distance or accuracy; although if I did I would have splurged for the PD42 with the scope.

The bosch is a very attractive price, hilti claims theirs is far more accurate at something like 1/25 +/- over 650 feet. I've found mine to be stupid accurate; I rarely use the onboard calculator so I can't comment on that feature.

Quiglag

I have a review on the DLR165K here you can check out if you want.

Laser is more accurate and that is why it is not called an estimator, it is almost exact.

I use the DLR165K to measure walls for cutting baseboard and crown and it is more accurate than a tape measure is over long runs. The DLR165K is a good unit for the price, and well worth it. One thing bad about the DLR165K is it doesn't measure in running inches, only foot-inches. If you need inches only, check out the Bosch DLR130. It has a few less features then the 165, but it has running inches.

naptown CR

I have been looking at these also. Stopped into a homies the other day and saw a display for a Ryobi that claimed accuracy within 1/16 in 197 feet. they didn't have pricing or a unit to play with so I don't know any more about it. I have owned Ryobi tools in the past and haven't been dissapointed considering the price point. Waiting to see what this one is like maybe take it for a test spin on a crown moulding job see how it stacks up against at tape. If accuracy claims are true should be good for at least three walls of a square room. we'll see

cadanywhere

Laser Measures v's Ultra Sonic Measures no competition, lasers win every time.

We use and sell all types and styles of laser measures, but the best by far are Hilti. We use the Hilti PD38 with built in Bluetooth and it transmits the dimensions straight into our drawing programmes like Sitemaster Building, no writing dimensions down, therefore NO errors or mistakes when surveying.

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WilsonRMDL

I'm not sure of the model number but I have the Bosch laser distance finder I got at HD for like $99, works great for doing estimates. I've used it to measure long spans for ceiling grid and it has been dead nuts accurate. I can't see spending hundreds on something that is 1/16th more accurate over 650ft when I do residential work, but everyone has their different needs for a tool

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Chevyman305

I personally use the stabilla and i Absolutely love it. It is the most accurate one i have used. I use mine to layout floor plans for building and also construction work. Also fluke makes a laser also. never tried that one. But if you want a really good laser measuring tool get the leica. They have many different models to suite your needs.