Bill wrote:
"Tanus" wrote in message
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Swingman wrote:
Hoosierpopi wrote:
On Dec 14, 2:56 am, "Bill" wrote:

I use those Black and Decker Laser Level things. They work
reasonably well.

Where I need more than one fastener to hang something, I will mark
(and drive a finish nail temporarily) or position the first
fastener and lay the (ordinary 4' level) upon it to locate the
next fastener - repeating as necessary. Then, using a line between
the first and last marks, "measure twice" or double check my work.

Simpler and more precise: Use 1x board that is a bit longer than the
distance between the two end fasteners, hold board up to piece to be
hung, transfer/mark fastener positions to board, level board on the
wall, transfer marks off board to wall.


Yep

Nice idea. What's a good way when the distance is 30 feet or so (for
instance if you were
building two structures that you wanted to "match")? Guess that's
when it's time for
one of those laser levels, no?

String with a level hung on it will come pretty close--probably be as
accurate as a cheap laser level--if you want to be precise use a garden hose
and a couple of lengths of clear vinyl tubing stuck into the ends of it


Bill