DEWALT DW073KD Heavy Duty 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Laser Kit

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DEWALT DW073KD Heavy Duty 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Laser Kit (DeWalt DW073KD)	~~$816.00~~ $399.26	@ Amazon (US)

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DEWALT DW073KD Heavy Duty 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Laser Kit From Amazon (US) for ~~$816.00~~ $399.26

DEWALT DW073KD Heavy Duty 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Laser Kit
From Amazon (US) for ~~$816.00~~ $399.26

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DW073K laser level (Rating: 4.00) Review : RTC Construction, Inc. bought this tool for the purpose of finding level while hanging dropped ceilings, footer digs,leveling for kitchen installs, and establishing other benchmarks. We found that DeWalt is on the cutting edge with this tool. We were pleased at how it worked in general. It was easy to use and I would not hesitate to recommend this tool. The dual diode was very bright and that was a nice treat. The only thing I believe that needs to be improved is the bump warning system. It is very sensitive to any movement, and I wonder how the laser will react to a windy day outside. Often we found that the level was still level even while the bump warning light was blinking due to minor movement of a wall or the floor. One other thing that needs improvement is the green vile to find level. The viles were hard to see in low light. Mounting to the ceiling, we had to use a flashlight to read the vile. Part of the problem was due to low lighting, but the other part was due to the green vile. I was happy not to have to buy alot of accessories with this tool. It had all the essential accessories to get the job done. Moving into the 21st Century--Finally! (Rating: 4.00) Review : I am not a professional home builder, so when posed with a few chores that would be a lot easier with this type of tool, I was unsure if the cost would be justified. However, I grabbed the checkbook and bit-the-bullet after researching the pros and cons, and playing with one for a while in our local tool store. After recently installing a suspended ceiling, and looking forward to installing vinyl siding and a shower room install, I feel that the cost was totally justified. Even though I am a do-it-yourselfer, my time is valuable to me, and this rotary laser saved me enough time and headaches that it is almost justified already. After the siding is done, I will probably pat myself on the back for the purchase and send DeWalt a thank-you note. The only downside is that this model, while versatile and accurate, is not a self-leveling device--that would have been nice, but with the DeWalt self-leveling laser at more than double the price, it is simply something for the professionals. Leveling it is easy enough, but does take some time to get it perfect. I like the fact that the mounting plate is integrated into the unit--seems like a good design, but time will tell on that one. Its worth the price (Rating: 4.00) Review : Hello, as an owner of a suspended acoustical ceiling company I was thoughroughly pleased to find this inexpensive laser so accurate. I own 2 other larger lasers and had them out on jobs with my crews and found the need-emergency- for another but didnt want to pay the price of the big lasers so I purchased this particular laser and it performed admirably for a manual level laser and I would recommend this product to anyone who would like the job as close to perfect and staying on a budget as you could get. good and bad points (Rating: 1.00) Review : Good points: 1.) you can switch from horizontal measurements to plumb in only seconds 2.) nice roll cage 3.) two diode system is great for getting around obstructions 4.) laser has a lot of great ideas packed into it What I didn't like: 1.) you can't level it fast enough. it's too difficult to see the bubble 2.) the bubble either travels too far or too little when you adjust it 3.)...it's not accurate enough, EVEN AT CLOSE RANGE. In summary, I like all the innovations that Dewalt included in this laser package. HOWEVER, it takes too long to center all three bubble vials. And no matter how much time you spend to level the laser, IT IS JUST TOO INACCURATE TO GIVE A GOOD READING AT CLOSE RANGE (25 FT.....Y-I-K-E-S!!!!) I'm going to ask Amazon to send me a Stabila compact laser.... the reviews are great on that machine. I like this unit (Rating: 5.00) Review : I am an advanced amateur carpenter/builder living on a small horse ranch in Southern California. I bought my DW073KD at Lowe's on an impulse and am in love with the darn thing. I do recognize the notion that self-leveling units are easier to operate. But I have been working with bubble levels all my life and feel very comfortable doing the manual setup. I am doing a remodel in my guest house and have used the unit for everything from laying out recessed lighting to plumbing out a new door in a new wall. The battery power works great and it mates up well with my 12-volt Dewalt drill and trim saw. Went to Lowes last night to buy the tripod and grade rod, then surveyed my property in the dark. Awesome. P.S. If you are an automation freak, by all means get the latest automatic unit. But if you have craftsman genes, this is a great device.

DW073K laser level (Rating: 4.00)
Review : RTC Construction, Inc. bought this tool for the purpose of finding level while hanging dropped ceilings, footer digs,leveling for kitchen installs, and establishing other benchmarks.
We found that DeWalt is on the cutting edge with this tool. We were pleased at how it worked in general. It was easy to use and I would not hesitate to recommend this tool. The dual diode was very bright and that was a nice treat.
The only thing I believe that needs to be improved is the bump warning system. It is very sensitive to any movement, and I wonder how the laser will react to a windy day outside. Often we found that the level was still level even while the bump warning light was blinking due to minor movement of a wall or the floor.
One other thing that needs improvement is the green vile to find level. The viles were hard to see in low light. Mounting to the ceiling, we had to use a flashlight to read the vile. Part of the problem was due to low lighting, but the other part was due to the green vile.
I was happy not to have to buy alot of accessories with this tool. It had all the essential accessories to get the job done.

Moving into the 21st Century--Finally! (Rating: 4.00)
Review : I am not a professional home builder, so when posed with a few chores that would be a lot easier with this type of tool, I was unsure if the cost would be justified. However, I grabbed the checkbook and bit-the-bullet after researching the pros and cons, and playing with one for a while in our local tool store. After recently installing a suspended ceiling, and looking forward to installing vinyl siding and a shower room install, I feel that the cost was totally justified. Even though I am a do-it-yourselfer, my time is valuable to me, and this rotary laser saved me enough time and headaches that it is almost justified already. After the siding is done, I will probably pat myself on the back for the purchase and send DeWalt a thank-you note. The only downside is that this model, while versatile and accurate, is not a self-leveling device--that would have been nice, but with the DeWalt self-leveling laser at more than double the price, it is simply something for the professionals. Leveling it is easy enough, but does take some time to get it perfect. I like the fact that the mounting plate is integrated into the unit--seems like a good design, but time will tell on that one.

Its worth the price (Rating: 4.00)
Review : Hello, as an owner of a suspended acoustical ceiling company I was thoughroughly pleased to find this inexpensive laser so accurate. I own 2 other larger lasers and had them out on jobs with my crews and found the need-emergency- for another but didnt want to pay the price of the big lasers so I purchased this particular laser and it performed admirably for a manual level laser and I would recommend this product to anyone who would like the job as close to perfect and staying on a budget as you could get.

good and bad points (Rating: 1.00)
Review : Good points:

1.) you can switch from horizontal measurements to plumb in only seconds

2.) nice roll cage

3.) two diode system is great for getting around obstructions

4.) laser has a lot of great ideas packed into it

What I didn't like:

1.) you can't level it fast enough. it's too difficult to see the bubble

2.) the bubble either travels too far or too little when you adjust it

3.)...it's not accurate enough, EVEN AT CLOSE RANGE.

In summary, I like all the innovations that Dewalt included in this laser package. HOWEVER, it takes too long to center all three bubble vials. And no matter how much time you spend to level the laser, IT IS JUST TOO INACCURATE TO GIVE A GOOD READING AT CLOSE RANGE (25 FT.....Y-I-K-E-S!!!!)

I'm going to ask Amazon to send me a Stabila compact laser.... the reviews are great on that machine.

I like this unit (Rating: 5.00)
Review : I am an advanced amateur carpenter/builder living on a small horse ranch in Southern California. I bought my DW073KD at Lowe's on an impulse and am in love with the darn thing. I do recognize the notion that self-leveling units are easier to operate. But I have been working with bubble levels all my life and feel very comfortable doing the manual setup. I am doing a remodel in my guest house and have used the unit for everything from laying out recessed lighting to plumbing out a new door in a new wall. The battery power works great and it mates up well with my 12-volt Dewalt drill and trim saw. Went to Lowes last night to buy the tripod and grade rod, then surveyed my property in the dark. Awesome.
P.S. If you are an automation freak, by all means get the latest automatic unit. But if you have craftsman genes, this is a great device.

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DEWALT DW073KD Heavy Duty 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Laser Kit

Item	Price	More/Buy
DEWALT DW073KD Heavy Duty 18-Volt Cordless Rotary Laser Kit (DeWalt DW073KD)	~~$816.00~~ $399.26	@ Amazon (US)

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