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Rotary laser levels, need to buy one

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Lester Degraff

12-26-2006 17:54:51




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Hi, I want to buy a used or new rotary laser level system to use around the farm, I've got some plastic drain tile to install with a trencher - couple of drain tile strings at 300 feet each, got a septic system to install next spring, misc other projects that I am tired of renting a laser for $60 per day. I see some on ebay, topcon, spectra, dewalt, hilti, etc...the dewalt can be had for a $200 or less, maybe a well used topcon for $300-400.
What is the lowest level of accuracy I should get - some are 1/16 th at 100 feet (the best) some are 1/4 inch at 100 feet (the worst). I dont do this type of stuff for a living, so I just need a individual use unit, nothing fancy.....where do I begin, what models are good/OK - what do I have to look out for?

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Brian in MO

12-28-2006 19:01:41




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 Re: Rotary laser levels, need to buy one in reply to Lester Degraff, 12-26-2006 17:54:51  
Lester the thing with used ones are they may not be accurate if not cared for so before you start a project set it up and check it with another laser or go to a pond and shoot several places around the edge of the water (water would be level all the way around) this would probably be close enough for what your doing and would tell you if it is way off. We have 4 or 5 at any given time and if you don't pay about $400-$500 for a used one I would be suspecious of it. We seem to have the best luck with topcon followed by spectra these are the 2 most companies use. When we get used ones we have them sent off to be recalibrated. Another thing don't buy one that is "just big enough" because somewhere it won't be big enough, watch the range on them some cheap ones will not shoot 100'. As mentioned below the ones that you dial in your grade is nice but can be complicated to set up and a mistake 100' down the line can be impossible to correct, and cost is pretty high even used. Also just a warning, flashing strobe lights on trucks will give a false laser reading so make sure you don't have any around (not likely on a farm). I have used and do use these a lot so if you have any questions just repost. Brian

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Greg_Ky

12-27-2006 06:53:03




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 Re: Rotary laser levels, need to buy one in reply to Lester Degraff, 12-26-2006 17:54:51  
I have used several in the construction business and I bought a laser alignment LB-10 for use around the farm. They are very durable but not inexpensive.



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Ozlander

12-26-2006 18:28:29




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 Re: Rotary laser levels, need to buy one in reply to Lester Degraff, 12-26-2006 17:54:51  
Ask here.

http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/start



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Chris OR

12-26-2006 18:11:54




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 Re: Rotary laser levels, need to buy one in reply to Lester Degraff, 12-26-2006 17:54:51  
I have used both topcon, spectra both have worked well. Get one that you can dial grade in it helps.



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