Phisherman wrote:
I'm planning to install about 400 feet of (three layered) crown
molding in 5 rooms with several outside corners. I'm wondering if I
should buy a laser lever device or just use what I have (4' bubble
level and chalk line). At the BORG I saw several laser level types
and prices. Any suggestions on brands/types? It would be nice to
keep the price under $50 (I saw some over $300!). What are the big
advantages over a traditional chalk line? I did not particularly like
the 3M stick strips, but I guess there are limited ways to hold the
device up 10' on the wall. TIA

I havent had much luck with "leveling" at all. Id rather make the
surfaces "align" than level. Sometimes the room itself is not level and
your leveling can look off because of this. I found this a lot in
hanging pictures and drapes, etc.

One room has long windows in my house and the ceiling is not aligned
with the windows but you coudnt tell since its all white. When I hung
curtains I was stuck not knowing if I should align to windows or
ceiling. In the end I aligned to ceiling since you cant see the window
line once the drape was installed. This was a redo. The first install I
did with a B&D laser level, and it didnt match either window or ceiling.

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Thank you,



"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16