Strait-Line 6041300CD Intersect 1/8-Inch at 15-Feet Self Leveling Crossed Line Laser
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Strait-Line 6041300CD Intersect 1/8-Inch at 15-Feet Self Leveling Crossed Line Laser
Customer Review: Nice design. Poorly built.
Summary: 1 Stars
This level was a nice gift for a few moments, but soon failed. It is made of cheap plastic, more reminiscent of a $3 dollar toy than a $50 tool. It has a sliding plastic switch that allows you to turn the laser on, and select whether or not you want the laser to be fixed or auto-leveling. This switch is linked to some sort of electric connection and a mechanical linkage within the device - which jammed after the first use. Now the laser is stuck in the fixed, on, position. Useless to me now.
I am returning it, and will not request another. I assume there are more reputable tool makers that make a similar device that is better designed and constructed.
I would not recommend this product. Better to pay more and have something that will last.
Customer Review: Nice tool, but could be improved.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one very useful tool. It is great because you actually get to see where the lines intersect and because it projects lines and not just a dot on the wall. When placed on the floor, my unit will project lines on the floor and a short distance up the walls as well. All of that for a reasonable price. I have other lasers, but I like this one the best. I probably won't be using those other lasers much any more.
As one of the other reviewers has noted, the switch is hard to work. Mine was REALLY hard to work. I thought I would break the tool. I took out my Dremel mototool and cut part of the black switch off so I could apply more force. I'm 6'4" tall, weigh a lot, and don't have my nails done. The tool is shaped like a wedge of cheese cut from a big wheel of cheese. The back side is curved. I wish the back side was flat and perpendicular/parallel to the two laser lines it projects (when the lines are "locked"), so you could back the unit up to a finished wall and you would know that one of the projected lines was parallel and that the other line was perpendicular to the wall that the unit was backed up to. I know I can get around that with some additional measurements, but I can dream. I strongly recommend this tool for people who do floors. It is a cool tool.
Customer Review: Not useful to me
Summary: 1 Stars
This thing has been sitting in my drawer for almost a year. After I tried using it the first time, I gave up because it was hard to mount or place on carpet, if needed. It was also too bulky to mount using the sticky tape. So after trying to mount it and stick to the wall for 10 min, I put it in the drawer. I was going to return it but forgot it was in the drawer.
I have 3 other lasers and levelers that are more practical. They are much more effective without the self leveling gimmick/feature. The most handy laser leveling tool is my 24" level stick with a built in bubble and laser. That has saved me a lot of time.
Customer Review: Not very durable
Summary: 1 Stars
I admit I didn't buy this on Amazon. This thing is ok if you need to level a curtain rod or that shelf that you ordered from Ikea. But if you drop it off the table or kick it accidentally don't be ssurprised if you hear little pieces of plastic bouncing around in the case and the laser is no longer self-leveling. I opened mine up to see what gives and discovered that it's no better constructed than some of my son's cheap toys. That laser crystal must be pretty expensive because the rest of the stuff must cost all of $2. RKCustomer Review: Perfect leveling tool
Summary: 5 Stars
Easy tool to use for leveling pictures with two hooks, shelves, chair rails, cabinet installation, and just about anything else one can imagine where knowing the level is important. The verticle axis is great, also. I used it for aligning verticle shelf supports and placing several rows of coat hooks. I liked the product so well that I bought a second for myself and one for a relative.