Why Add A Laser Level to Our Toolbox

We purchased bare land two years ago and since we’re developing our debt-free home (check out our timber frame home plans) from the ground up, a laser level is something we’ve needed for a long time. We’ve been going back and forth on whether or not to buy one new but we finally bit the bullet and bought the best laser level for our needs!

Laser level kit we bought: Bosch Self-Leveling Rotary Laser with Layout Beam Complete Kit with Receiver, Remote, Tri-pod and Wall Mount

The Problem With Buying a Used Laser Level

First off, as with most tools on this property, we tried to buy used. For the past couple of years, we’ve had a saved search on Craigslist for a laser level. Once upon a time, we even tried to go look at one two hours away but the lady was a flake and stood us up. Luckily, we had other errands to run in the area.

After seeing many listings come up, there was one thing in common with them all: they were in great condition, only slightly used, but barely had a cost reduction.

We figured it was way safer to buy a brand new one to protect our investment.

If we were only going to save $100 buy buying used, then it wasn’t worth the risk because there was a chance the laser level was dropped or something.

And, in all honesty, for such a precision instrument, buying new really does seem the way to go, all things considered.

A low-quality or damaged laser level could cost you THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of dollars in the end, not to mention, a less than ideal structure.

The Problem With Cheap Laser Levels

When we were trying to build our hot tub and hot tub deck, we were trying to use a string level when we said “Screw this, we’re buying a laser level!”

We ran to Home Depot and bought a $100 laser level. We did look at the expensive ones but since money was tight at the time, we didn’t feel we could justify it.

Long story short, the laser level was complete garbage. Over just 16′ or so, the laser level was 4″ off or so. Not okay.

Check out our unboxing of that laser level, but PLEASE DON’T BUY it! You have been warned!

The BEST Laser Level for Our Needs

So, what is the best laser level? It really depends on your needs!

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Robert lives in Santa Fe. Colorado. It's where he continues to prep himself and others for what's to come. He teaches survival courses since 1985. After working as a consultant for various Survival Tv Shows, Robert decided to move his practice online and start collecting his stories and skill sets into preparedness lessons for real life emergency scenarios, and especially, for real people. His articles on bushcraft and outdoor skills have been published in national magazines and will be the subject of his next book: The Proper Prepper. When he is not doing that, Robert is happily working on his farm. Which is not only a hobby, but the way he chose to live his life.

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