I am in the process of remodeling a kitchen, including installing new
cabinets.
Because of the crooked floor, I thought about using a laser level to help
in installing the base and hanging cabinets. Any recommendations on an
"affordable" laser level? The local professional tool emporium was pushing
a PLS3 (Pacific Laser System) for around $200 (gack!). Porter Cable has
a similar looking tool for $100. Black and Decker and Strait-Line have
models for under $100. Has anyone used any of these models?

Larry

Larry wrote:
I am in the process of remodeling a kitchen, including installing new
cabinets.
Because of the crooked floor, I thought about using a laser level to help
in installing the base and hanging cabinets. Any recommendations on an
"affordable" laser level? The local professional tool emporium was pushing
a PLS3 (Pacific Laser System) for around $200 (gack!). Porter Cable has
a similar looking tool for $100. Black and Decker and Strait-Line have
models for under $100. Has anyone used any of these models?

If the price is the main concern, why not use a water level? You can
make your own for a few bucks and they're accurate and easy to use.

http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/WaterLevel.htm

R

I got a cheap, no name from Northern Tool and Equipment on sale for $55.
This is a rotary laser, with tripod and glasses and a blowmold case. I had
to calibrate it for it to be accurate, but it seems to work just fine and is
accurate once calibrated.

-Tim

Larry wrote:
I am in the process of remodeling a kitchen, including installing new
cabinets.
Because of the crooked floor, I thought about using a laser level to help
in installing the base and hanging cabinets. Any recommendations on an
"affordable" laser level? The local professional tool emporium was pushing
a PLS3 (Pacific Laser System) for around $200 (gack!). Porter Cable has
a similar looking tool for $100. Black and Decker and Strait-Line have
models for under $100. Has anyone used any of these models?

Larry



For a one time project such as installing a few cabinets just use a
decent 4' level.

larry - Do not get the buble type with a beam in the end, their
worthless IMO.

I was in the same boat as you. I got a black and decker self leveling
rotary laser for pretty cheap. Its the cheapest one I could find and
works great. Its not 360deg though which is fine for what your doing.
See
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/...lder_id=356263
and
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...48027?v=glance

Why? He has the perfect excuse to add a new tool to his collection!

EagleMtn wrote:
Why? He has the perfect excuse to add a new tool to his collection!



Don't I know it. LOL