How To Use Laser Levels

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Lasers used in this demo were:
PORTER CABLE (two tone grey) (discontinued) BOSCH has the exact same laser now Model GPL5
MASTERCRAFT (Silver/dark blue) (discontinued)
Leica (red) "Lino" Model # L2P5
AGATEC (blue/grey) (rotary laser) Model GAT220 ,now replaced by Model GAT220H
Shannon from www.house-impr... shows you how to use a variety of laser levels.
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Video © 2017 SKS Media. Videos produced by SKS Media (House-Improvements.com) are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify DIY (do it yourself) projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are constantly changing, SKS Media cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, SKS Media will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubt in regards to the element of a project, please consult with a licensed professional. SKS Media conducts all matters in accordance with the laws of Saskatchewan, Canada.

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@Тимур-д9о3ю 6 лет назад

Thank you for your videos, Shannon, they are very interesting and informative and always a thumbs up. I've watched all the videos related to use of tools and to cabonetry (actually, it is what i do for living for the last 9 years) to learn something new for myself from your experience, another aim is to improve my English, i'm russian.

@patrickcorbin8894 5 лет назад

I’m about to convert a 7 yr old ramp on my shop to a small deck, incorporating some of the basic foundation for the ramp. Until I saw this video, I had not considered using the laser tools I have received as gifts over the years. Thanks for sharing (and, yes, I’ve subscribed).

@ninjaDIY 5 лет назад

Hey Shannon, thanks for this video man. Honestly, it's one of the best videos out there on how to use these tools. Well done. It's easy to understand for any DIYer.

@johnathancarlton4202 7 лет назад

Us construction guys miss speak all the time, horizontal is in the flat view direction and vertical or plumb (straight up and down direction). "miss spoke at time 3:44". Dyslexic minds are in my experience good builders it happens. nice job on video

@elvir07 7 лет назад

I have the red one. It is the Leica Lino L2P5 it is a really great tool for square positioning, plumbing and suspended ceilings! Great video.

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

yes it is really good

@ledsonmutambe6968 5 лет назад

@@HouseImprovements hie

@ceedub7374 7 лет назад

Nice demo of laser types and what they do for your project.

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

Thanks

@RogerDiotte 7 лет назад

I have that one "Canadian Tire" that you didn't have power for and it is indispensable.. If you have never had one you need to try one for hanging items or finding the line to start drywall etc!

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

you will find many uses for lasers around the home

@bruce-le-smith 7 лет назад

Awesome, great intro. So much better than searching and reading a bunch of different pages. Thanks!

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

great

@jin6000 3 года назад

Your moustache is excellent. And your information is helpful. Thank you. :D

@juniorlewis9173 6 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time to create this useful video. I will be watching out for more.

@rickeytheentrepreneur2743 7 лет назад

i got two lasers and you brought clarity

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

glad to help

@joebobb7349 7 лет назад

It would be nice if we knew what "this one" is called. Also, how do you raise the beam to the height you need on the wall? Do you just keep adding telephone books to the stack? It would be really nice if there was a demonstration of something actually being mounted to the wall using these lasers.

@kdecoste1 5 лет назад

It doesn't matter where the beam is. It's level and you use a measuring tape from the beam to the desired height.

@TheNewenglandboys 3 года назад

Good question! It would be nice to have the line run along the top edge of the cabinets I'm installing.

@sweetsingh1 7 лет назад

great vid house improvements team! love the fact you guys are tackling tools this year.

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

thank you

@jjsteel43 7 лет назад

Great video. Very good demonstrations and explanations

@camelcase9225 6 лет назад

Back to you again eh? Guess I'm subscribing. Your videos seem to always answer the question without any confusion.

@mowtown75 5 лет назад

Thanks, this really helped me, I was thinking but how do you level the unit, and then within secs you said "as long as the pendulum is unlocked the laser is level" ah of course, major epiphany for me :)

@crimsonghost411 2 года назад

So what’s the best type to use for lining up recessed lights in a ceiling

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

You need one that will shoot at least a vertical line. This line will shine across the ceiling to help you out. In my example the red and black one does that . Here is a link in my Amazon affiliate account to laser levels.amzn.to/3nxH1yW

@natefidalgo7625 5 лет назад

I imagine most laser levels would be good for small home projects or moderately sized backyards but for road building, farming , ...etc They probably will be not sensitive enough not sure like to know the capabilities of which ones do what. I do like the tip on using them when installing electrical wiring thru studs that got me think you could uses it also for installing pipes thru studs or any other thing. Very good and important video in build engineering

@budiyantobong915 5 лет назад

This is informative about levelling grounds. How about when you make 1% slope? Does any laser levels machines do that?

@Realism91 4 года назад

Take the distance you want to slope in inches and divide it by 100. If you have a calculated industries calculator, now available cheaper as an app you can put any type of measurement in that it'll accept and divide it by 100... Then just measure how much you've calculated to go off level and put a mark on both sides, then lock the level and pivot it to both your marks.

@Realism91 4 года назад

Hope that made some sense, wrote it down as I figured it out.

@budiyantobong915 4 года назад

@@Realism91 Thanks so much. How about you also make a video about it? I am sure it adds to one of good contents :).

@paftaf 3 года назад

Some rotary lasers have a sloping feature, you can set the angle, with one or two slopes.

@AllenHart999 6 лет назад

Interesting video thank you for sharing.

@BoldWittyName Год назад

Never trust a skinny chef and never trust a handyman with a crooked shelf. JK good video!

@docs3391 4 года назад

Rotary laser levels are the best!

@karthikeyanpandian744 2 года назад

Nice video… Thank you

@BazColne 7 лет назад

Thank you very much. Please consider editing.

@VanClaaude 3 года назад

Shannon another great video! An Intro to laser levels. I have one. An expensive one. I have never use it, simply because I don't know how to. If I have to drill a number of holes along a laser line, it seems that I need to be very careful because I cast my own shadow on the laser line and then I can't see squat. Would you be able to make a video that shows how to work with lasers, for instance laying tiles on the vertical wall. Thanks for sharing again and thanks in advance for the future videos.

@Sploocher 4 года назад

I bought a cross beam level and I can't figure out how to line up the vertical beem. I need a straight line on the ground from one end of the room to the other. It has to be parallel to a ceiling joist.

@stormbytes 6 лет назад

Thanks for a great vid! Would have loved an explanation of how a laser level is used to prep foundation forms.

@fnaffangirltrash2898 6 лет назад

Awesome video. Well explained

@brosandsisfamily3599 7 лет назад

Super helpfull. now I can do my ceiling for my basement I'm working on. thank you. 5stars rated!

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

thanks

@sklodowska226 7 лет назад

very informative, thanks

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

great

@danponlaser7279 4 года назад

nice

@Maxid1 7 лет назад

I got the 6 way dot level before I knew what I really needed.

@1weirddoe571 5 лет назад

How do you use the cross laser level on the roof pitch 12 12 so that you can put your metal roof panels on straight? the line goes left or right nephew go off center. How do you know where center is to begin with?

@sanityisnofun Год назад

i'm 'redoing my roof, and etc) ( was like- which one works best by yourself right? lol.. but .. ( which one tells you if your at the consistent slope? lol..

@Overfl00d 5 лет назад

What's a good one that just has a line level for a fence installer. Just needs to make a laser line.

@deadeyevx 4 года назад

How do u put the battery in it

@thickheart28 7 лет назад

You can also attach one to a 50 cal

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

sure

@RanThaMan 3 года назад

first video watched on your channel, I recognize that accent, what part of Canada are you from?

@ofwdad2789 7 лет назад

what if the floor you are placing the laser is not flat surface? did the laser automatically level it? does all this laser have self leveling function? love your videos very helpful

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

the self levelling lasers are best and I think all the ones I had in the video were self levelling , there are some that need to be leveled manually though.

@ofwdad2789 7 лет назад

HouseImprovements thanks man great video it helps me decide which one to buy! thanks!

@johnivy5197 7 лет назад

Good job on the video, but maybe mention the brand and model of each unit. Kinda hard to make a choice without knowing the model or brand. :-) Just a suggestion Thanks for the video.

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

This was more about features to look for ,but thanks for the suggestion

@MegaWaqar86 7 лет назад

plz make video of making slop with rotary laser looking forward for that to you thanks

@bubbas6599 4 года назад

Is it possible to aim at the ground and make 90 degrees on the floor? This is for laying bricks on driveways

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

There are flooring lasers that will shoot a 90 on the floor. not sure if the beam is bright enough see outdoors? it would be the cheapest. Here is a laser that would do it for sure though.www.amazon.com/Laser-Level-Cross-Line-Huepar-622CG/dp/B07F1MFCQY/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=flooring+laser&qid=1573916777&sr=8-15

@juansalgado9980 7 лет назад

yup thanks

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

you are welcome

@panama-sx2oh 7 лет назад

very well video good info

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

thanks

@natefidalgo7625 5 лет назад

Nice description, didn't realize they functioned with and without the tripods and the major deals between self leveling vs just adjusting the knobs to level the laser. This cleared that up. As well as the distinction of using a laser level for inside vs outside where you cannot see the laser beam and need a receiver/surveyors stick. So the only thing i am wondering is how precise can one get laser levels in. I imagine surveyors need much more precision if there doing large leveling of land vs somebody doing just fences / backyard applications. Curious if you know the precision ratings for each application if one was going to use a laser level he need to know which ratings work well for which leveling applications.

@HouseImprovements 5 лет назад

These lasers will all have an accuracy rating on them. for general indoors and outdoors residential use +/ - 1/4" in 100 feet is pretty good. The main thing is at a distance the laser line that you see gets wider so marking in the centre of that line is the most accurate way every time you use one.

@natefidalgo7625 5 лет назад

@@HouseImprovements O so the failure with different precision laser levels is beam width ok so that means if you went to far out the receiver pole would beep if you raised it up or down giving level positions in multiple points in the Z- axis plane. Also 100ft laser that seems like it cover yards that are 0.23 acres big which seems like still pretty small range interms of acres. What happens if you had to level 100 acres or even a football field which is close to 1.32 acres which levels would you uses?

@HouseImprovements 5 лет назад

@@natefidalgo7625 Purchase the most accurate laser you can for the budget you have.

@natefidalgo7625 5 лет назад

@@HouseImprovements stupid question if one buys a laser level on a tripod do they usually come with the receiver sticks? Because without it your limited to only laser lines for indoor application that you can see on walls.

@natefidalgo7625 5 лет назад

Also is there surveying device to measure angles very precise like if you where building bridges or large building structures and even construction line gets cumbersome to uses. Is this built into laser levels to or just length , leveling ,...etc. I am wondering about measuring angles to the highest degree accuracy now that i know how to get things level.

@GNU_Linux_for_good 4 года назад

01:01 and that guarantees perfect perpendicularity? Thanks.

@sscollantes63 7 лет назад

Awesome video! Great info. I am trying to level my plywood subfloor to install laminate wood. Should I get the rotary level to do this?

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

No. A simple 4' level will do ,actually all you need is a 4' straightedge to do this. Get the floor" true" level is not really necessary.

@sscollantes63 7 лет назад

Got it thanks for the quick reply!

@541isaiah541 7 лет назад

hey i like this guy. haha. subscribed

@eddiew2325 6 лет назад

541isaiah541 hey Isaiah do you like me too????

@chuckt9630 7 лет назад

I was just thinking of buying laser for project. Could make video on sistering sagging joist?!

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

good suggestion

@pepeman3099 7 лет назад

HouseImprovements Do this video!!

@hoovermorales3349 6 лет назад

HouseImprovements track saws

@Finom1 7 лет назад

What is the manufacturing name of the orange laser?

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

Leica

@Finom1 7 лет назад

Thank you, great video!!!

@muhammadtariq2796 6 лет назад

please tell me model number also i want buy

@00dahc 7 лет назад

Why doesn't this guy have his own tv show yet?

@RogerDiotte 7 лет назад

Chad D "In Canada" some of us just "do it" then whatever happens.. Hey!

@digital1ministry911 6 лет назад

because he's a moron that doesn't know the difference between horizontal and vertical.

@nathanhildebrandt2672 5 лет назад

@@digital1ministry911 The guy is a genius. Why slander him? The guy's knowledge is incredible! It's one thing to be specialized, but this guy is good at everything house related! And you never sense any arrogance.

@digital1ministry911 5 лет назад

@@nathanhildebrandt2672 An assessment of "genius" by someone that doesn't even know the definition of "slander" ... Look at the line he references when he talks of a "horizontal line" as he moves his hand up and down referencing the vertical line ... Maybe I get tired of pundits running around making instructional videos that have NO CREDIBILITY!! Anyone can make a mistake, but when you publish a video and you don't give a shit about accuracy, that's a piss poor attitude especially when others rely upon you for instruction. There is NO EXCUSE for not correcting his mistake, before publishing this!! You don't just publish an instructional video with WRONG INFORMATION!! It shows that you don't give a fuck about steering folks wrong!! NOW GO GET A DICTIONARY AND LOOK UP THE WORD "SLANDER" ... AND KINDLY FUCK OFF!!!

@chrisritchot9284 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video.

@warmachine5o9 7 лет назад

what brand was the one you said was the best for homeowners? the red/black one?

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

Leica is the brand name for that one. Many manufactures have very similar units.

@kennethlemke9826 3 года назад

Excellent

@geojor 7 лет назад

good practical video ...

@AndreSantosHamilton 5 лет назад

Hello! Could you please recommend a green laser for me to work outdoor? Im a pool guy ( Copings and Tile) so shooting elevation is the most important thing on my job. A green one with dots and self leveling is the most. I've been working with Robotoolz ( with remote and rotation thing), but they don't make it anymore. Figuring out the higher point over a pool beam is my start. Thanks for your videos!

@paftaf 3 года назад

Outside you use a rotary, with a detector and pole.

@15DurangoRT 5 лет назад

If I am trying to square a picture six feet off of the floor don't I need a tripod to lift the level to that height?

@HouseImprovements 5 лет назад

or set it up on something at that height .

@chapkakam 7 лет назад

thanks

@kripeshsasi 7 лет назад

can the red colour laser level be moved up and down horizontally by placing it on the floor?

@Mike_in_Thailand 7 лет назад

12.30 !!

@kripeshsasi 7 лет назад

Changes in Latitude Changes in Attitude ???

@Mike_in_Thailand 7 лет назад

Put it on a tripod (as he showed at 12.30 ) and adjust the height up or down ........

@kripeshsasi 7 лет назад

Changes in Latitude Changes in Attitude oh thanks !

@normanndambakuwa804 2 года назад

How much each

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

look for the link in the video description.

@farealwitit7947 6 лет назад

Thx boss. Gr8 vid

@shednut2666 10 месяцев назад

Only work inside lazer detector doesn't work with Bauer

@bobabooey8367 6 лет назад

tell me aboat how to level me boat

@karthikn5463 5 лет назад

5:47 bro can u tell me name of the leaser level

@paftaf 3 года назад

Leica Lino L2P5

@tumundodotorg 5 лет назад

Was this meant to be an ASMR video? Good info though

@peterh1875 4 года назад

Would be really useful if you knew the difference between horizontal and vertical(plumb). in the context of this topic. Would also add a lot of credibility if you had at least powered up the gadgets before you start filming. 3:46 into it and it's "good bye" from me.

@Realism91 4 года назад

Lol, picky guy.

@alienx99 7 лет назад

Instead of just saying "this one this one this one" it would've been more helpful if he mentioned the actual brand and the model number

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

Look in the description of the video they are listed there.

@CemlynJones1952 7 лет назад

I don't understand why people do a review and they do so little preparation that the units are not even powered up.

@nobbyclark1346 6 лет назад

Umm..... in Canada - horizontal is left to right buddy ....not up/down - that is vertical !!

@Maxid1 7 лет назад

OCD ; Ol' Canadian Dude...

@pifandhercule3384 7 лет назад

The first one you presented, is called a dotter , not a laser , i never worked with people on site who called a dotter a laser....

@farealwitit7947 6 лет назад

Functionable huh lol

@rossr4222 4 года назад

You did t explain how to use them. Clickbait

@rossr4222 4 года назад

Get to the point

@t.wadegonder1288 7 лет назад

Wow! He starts making a video with tools not working and not knowing the difference between horizontal and vertical. How embarrassing!

@HouseImprovements 7 лет назад

wow you are correct, I had to watch it again and you are right I mixed the two up at one point. OOPs

@jeremyclayton6579 6 лет назад

U knew wtf he meant yeah he mixed em up but why talkshit why not just start yer own channel if u know yer shit. But then why was u on his channel except u needed informed on topic but caught his mistake and decided to bump gums instead of thank him for info

@johngnipper1454 5 лет назад

Worthless comment

@nyyrusty Год назад

I know this was 5 years ago but wouldn't you set and plan an informative video like a job? Like power up all devices, turn down the lights to the minimum needed to record or pop on and off. I hope you learned from your mistakes thete are too many idiots informing the uninformed online already.