Measuring with a laser.

[skhardwoods]

Just got a Hilti PD30 today. Pretty cool. Used it on several estimates today, and really like it. I admit, it will take a while to get to where I totally trust it. Anyone else using on day to day? What brand do you use?

[Nick Arrera]

I have four of them Sk .. Wouldn't leave home without them .. I still stick a 2' framing square in corner to make sure I'm getting a true right angle .. Can you post a picture of yours ? the one i have for distance is not all that accurate ..

[Daris Mulkin]

I have Leica/Disto. I got it through Laser Square about 4 years ago. At the tail end of it has a piece that swivels out to make it square and stable when using it. They now have them that are computer compatible to download your info.
I have used mine up to 250 ft with no problems.
In most cases it is more accurate than a tape measure cause at a wall line you have to bend the tape. Also I used to buy a tape amonth at least. I think I've only bought 2 tape measures in 4 years and that was cause I had a big foot or the end snapped off.
If going wall to wall don't forget to add in your doorways.

Daris

[Peter Kodner]

Daris: whuch model?
Leica DISTO - Laser Distancemeter
Here's a link to Hilti:
Leica DISTO - Laser Distancemeter

I've been contemplating a unit more along the lines of:
Leveling and Aligning - hilti.com
or:
Leveling and Aligning - hilti.com

A bit pricey, but would be real handy for mapping subfloor variations.

These seem a little more reasonable, but not sure if as easy to use:

Infiniter Laser Genius 6100 <br>Self-Leveling Cross Laser Liner
Or
Laser Products Industries Inc. - SL-24 Laser Square

Love some feedback form anyone who has used any of these products (or others!)

[skhardwoods]

Nick...Peter kind of took you there with his link, but the specific page is here:

Laser Range Meters - hilti.com

[Daris Mulkin]

Well at the time i bought mine there were only 2 models and it was the cheaper model and it is a Lieca model. Has Lieca been bought by Hilti? Anyway mine is susposed to be accurate to 1/8" in 500 ft. It is dead nuts on anything I've measured. The Hd models and Sears ones are not anywhere near as accurate. Mine I can take more than one measure and keep adding it into or subtracting from the pile. Plus it does a whole host of other things that I never figured out like figuring roof pitch that sort of thing.
I also have the laser framing square, which is great for cutting carpet square or even finding a spot on the ceiling from the floor for like a light fixture that sort of thing. It shoots a beam both ways.
The SL-24 is great if you do tile. It will set you up for straight line or a 45 if needed.
The 2 tools I have I don't know how I got along without them before.

Daris

[skhardwoods]

The Hilti PD30 is for estimating. It calculates sq. footage in seconds, or just length and width. I used it today to measure for base. It has an add/subtract button to add walls, or subtract doorways. I also found it excellent for measuring window coverings. I can get the numbers fast, without having to put down the tape, or putting on my glasses, and then taking them off. I LOVE THIS TOOL!

[Nick Arrera]

Thanks Sk , and Pete ..

[bosephus]

i use a leica disto a3,had 2 a4 ones aswell but a little bulky have tried the bosch there pretty good but dont have last measurement recall,i can get back to the shop and check over the last 15 measurements good if your unsure what you wrote down is right!