Advice on laser levels?

I am not up to date on the current crop of lasers, but having vertical and horizontal visible lines for interior work is very helpful. I use mine for cabinet install and crown molding. If someone is making a good rotary with receiver for outside work that also has the visible line it might be a good choice, but otherwise I would go with separate units. I got the kit from Laser-jamb, which has worked flawlessly for years. I think they may be using a different laser since I got mine.
http://laserjamb.com
 
I also agree with both tom and jimmy, gotta be able to lock it..   

also agree with captinwrinkles about the laserjamb (i went about it a little different way), i mentioned this in my first post to this topic, i have the fastcap 3rd hand pole and the fastcap magnetic laser mount.  they work great ( im sure not as perfectly as the laserjamb but it gets the job done) full retail is about 70 but you can easily find it online including shipping for under or around 60 for both pieces    if you already have a 3rd hand pole then its gonna run you 20-30 bucks

little side note; i cut the foam grip off my 3rd hand that i use with the laser so the laser mount could be slid past or positioned in the spot where the grip was if need be

indoors tripods are just impractical, i fought with one for years and would never do it again if avoidable
 
http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/STBLAR200SET

I have an older version I bought about ten years ago. This bit of kit does everthing I need. The detector is essential in daylight conditions! Its very easy to set up and very accurate. I have used it to set out large foundations and Interior stud walls etc. I got the wall mount for metal stud work but found it was generally usefull as you can simply screw it to a stud or timber batton.

The carry box is large though and sometimes I do wish I had a smaller laser for quick operations and am considering a Leica or dewalt as soons as funds allow. As I have used them with other tradesmen and they seem really handy.
 
I have a pls 360 and a pls 180.  I'm very satisfied and don't plan to use a rotating laser ever again.  I also have a laser dot plumb bob but cannot remember what brand it is. The 180 is so small and accurate and versatile that I could do with just it alone.
 
Just a final follow-up: I ended up going with a pls 180 and have been very pleased. Downside: not lockable and only has 180°-ish spread. Upside: inexpensive and tiny!
 
After visiting a local dealer, I ended up purchasing a Leica L2P5 laser.  I does everything I need and it's lockable so I can work with odd angles too.
I was going to purchase the PLS HVL100 but the salesman steered me away and recommend the Leica.  I've only used it for a bit but so far I really like it and it was a lot cheaper than the PLS....
 
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