Laser level? - Tile Advice

[PlatBath]

Hey guys,

Need some advice from everyone out there. Just looking at getting a new laser level. I've tried the Bosch GLL3 80P which is brilliant but just found the DW089 K which claims to do the same job as the Bosch? I've heard on the grapevine the Dewalt is prone to breakages? Just want to get any feedback possible before I make the decision? Any advice would be greatly appreciated guys??? Thanks

 

[peteablard]

I've got the Dewalt as have many others on here and it's a great laser. It will do everything the Bosch does......just not at the same time like the Bosch will!!

 

[Colour Republic]

Not sure who has said it's prone to breakages? if anything it is better protected than most for 2 reasons.

1) it is encased in a rubber shroud so should you drop it, it will take more impact. Over the years I've dropped mine twice now where I thought it would be broken but it survived. In fact dropped it many times, but you know there is a difference between knocking it off a hop up 400mm off the ground and dropping it 2m off scaffold. I've had it checked for calabration a few times and it hasn't needed it

2) it comes in a hard transport case. In fact it's because of this second point that i chose ot over the Bosch. Both have very similar specs and price, but chose the Dewalt as it wouldn't have to get treated with kid gloves in the back of the van with other tools

 

[Gazzer]

My 087 has seen some abuse and is still fine.

 

[Colour Republic]

Or I could have just said the same as Sir Ram. :lol:

 

[widler]

The stabila is a cracking one for under £100

 

[Rossymcg]

My dewalt has been hammered, keeps shining plumb and level for more, I don't know anyone with problems with the dewalt laser

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

The stabila is a cracking one for under £100

Ditto...............

 

[AETilingFloorin]

I have just bought the stabila LAX50 which looks good for the price but if I could I would buy the bosch but cant say from experience.

 

[tobins tiling]

I have just bought the stabila LAX50 which looks good for the price but if I could I would buy the bosch but cant say from experience.

I have the Bosch floor laser and there not very bright don't know if the wall ones are the same

 

[AETilingFloorin]

Which bosch one are you referring to? I have got the Bosch PLT 2 Laser Square coming monday

 

[tobins tiling]

Bosch glt3

 

[area tiling]

I've got the dewalt 088K and it's a great piece of kit , very sturdy and accurate !!! Comes in a very strong carry box ideal for the van!

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Ditto...............

Ditto seconded

 

[High Peak Tiling]

Great on the wallet