On 06/04/2019 23:05, Java Jive wrote:
I can't seem to find a reasonably-priced laser device, say £50 or under,
that will do both ...
Â*Â*Â*Â*Measure distances
Â*Â*Â*Â*Throw out a cross beam
Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* (horizontal & vertical, preferably self-levelling)
... and has good reviews in Amazon, B&Q, Screwfix, ToolStation, etc.

Is there such a beast?

I have not ever seen one - although there are some range finders that
also include an inclinometer so that you can use them as a level of
sorts. IIRC Bosch do one that plugs into a level to convert it into one
- however that gives you a more traditional level with range finding
rather than a level line projector.

e.g.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-glm...it-level/1338k


I've seen, for example ...

Level:
Â*Â*Â*Â*https://www.amazon.co.uk/Distance-BE...f=sr_1_17_sspa

X-beam:
Â*Â*Â*Â*https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vorstek-Adv...f=sr_1_49_sspa

... but not both functions in one box.


The optics required for the two functions are quite different. As are
the mechanics required for self levelling.

Last time I needed to do a fair bit of tiling I treated myself to one
like this:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-gcl...ne-laser/9780p

It works very nicely - and the base allows for very smooth and accurate
rotation of the device. I can do lines on both axis as well as
perpendicular floor and ceiling pin point dots.

--
Cheers,

John.

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