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11-03-2024, 10:16 AM
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(11-02-2024, 07:19 PM)Willyou Wrote: Lowes Home Center, 1/4" 100' clear vinyl tubing $29.00 (a bit cheaper than a lazer level).
The OP is not checking for plumb or square.
Yes. As I said, it is a bit less convenient. How many $$ is that worth?
No need to move both ends.
1/4” is gonna be
extremely tough to see the water in - ESPECIALLY more than a few feet away
29$ ain’t all that cheap considering how inexpensive laser levels are these days. And it sure ain’t ten bucks !
Maybe you don’t have to move both ends , but you MUST move at least one
And in this instance (flooring) a tube level is gonna be mighty inconvenient.
a laser doesn’t have these limitations
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I have both a water level and a laser level. Each has its applications. The water level is great outside for construction work. The laser level is better indoors for picture hanging, drop ceiling install, etc.
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(11-03-2024, 10:06 AM)fixtureman Wrote: My water level is self containing I bought it from a ceiling supply company many years ago.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/hand-...?exp=false
Good to know they are still available.
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(11-03-2024, 10:16 AM)Cabinet Monkey Wrote: 1/4” is gonna be extremely tough to see the water in - ESPECIALLY more than a few feet away
29$ ain’t all that cheap considering how inexpensive laser levels are these days. And it sure ain’t ten bucks !
Maybe you don’t have to move both ends , but you MUST move at least one
And in this instance (flooring) a tube level is gonna be mighty inconvenient.
a laser doesn’t have these limitations
Well. OK. it was a suggested available less costly alternative. It's interesting to find that some others also think it is viable. So of course, use it or don't. Your choice. As always. Also, please note that the $29 quote was/is for 100' (OP said 50' was needed).
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I found out the hard way that all laser levels are not level. it it is off just a 1/64th at the level it goes pff the further you get. A water level is always the same no matter the distance
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Sale on Amazon right now for a Huepar with a tripod, $40. Yes it's a cheap laser and has some downsides, but at this price I'd think it would be worth every penny for indoor work. I'm team water level for outdoor projects but team cheap laser for anything indoors.