bosch gll 2 80 laser

[joiner1970]

Anyone got a bosch GLL 2 80 laser level ?

Ive had a stabila lax 200 for a few years but not fully happy with it so thought Id get a 360 degree laser. I can get the Bosch for £230 from ffx just want to hear from anyone whos got one. Are they any good ?

 

[rst]

I have the GL 3 and it's fantastic...would imagine the 2 is also.

 

[joiner1970]

yeah I think the 2 plane laser will do me cant see me needing 3.

On the videos the line looks quite thick , is it ?

what sort of distance do you use yours indoors ?

 

[Oldwood]

Hi,

I have had the GLL2-80 for a couple of years and I am very happy with it. I always work to the center of the line as the line thickness varies with distance. I find it very accurate and have never wished for the second vertical line for what I am doing. I think that would be useful for flooring etc.

Keep some extra battery's in the case and remember to lock the pendulum before moving it.

Gerry 

 

[Linbro]

I've got the Bosch GLL 5-40 E 5 Line Electronic Multi-Line Laser, and it's fantastic. Costs a bit more than the GLL 2 80, but well worth the extra.

 

[joiner1970]

Hi,

I have had the GLL2-80 for a couple of years and I am very happy with it. I always work to the center of the line as the line thickness varies with distance. I find it very accurate and have never wished for the second vertical line for what I am doing. I think that would be useful for flooring etc.

Keep some extra battery's in the case and remember to lock the pendulum before moving it.

Gerry

Cheers Gerry, yeah I always use the centre of the line. Think I will go for the gll2 80. Just trying to find out if the basic laser comes in a proper plastic carry case here in the UK. It looks as though it just comes with a small cloth bag but some pictures show a plastic carry case with foam padding around the laser.

 

[paulc75]

Failing that, one of these and some kaisen? [big grin]

 

[joiner1970]

Failing that, one of these and some kaisen? [big grin]

Yeah think that's what I'll end up doing. The only cased version I can find in the UK is the set with detector in one of those stupid lboxxes.

I have found a company in Poland on eBay £274 delivered to UK. Thats the laser plus bracket in the case I posted above.

Think I'll still just get the basic laser for£230 from ffx and put it in a SYS. I didn't bother with my Stabila and just keep it stored in my van in the cloth case. That's probably why it's not level any more

 

[Oldwood]

Mine came with the case and the adjustable base etc. I did buy the receiver and have used it a couple of times not sure it was worth getting but maybe next year I'll do a outside job [tongue]

If you can get the case it is worth having.

Gerry

 

[joiner1970]

Yeah I do want the case version but it seems hard to get here.

I've already got a receiver that someone gave me , but it wouldn't work with my Stabila as it doesn't pulse. I know the Bosch does pulse though.

 

[GregBradley]

I have had the GLL2-80 since they first came out and the GLL3 80 didn't exist yet, I'm thinking 10 years or so. It was the introductory special at a Bosch event and was nearly free.

It works well and was possibly the first 360 degree laser that wasn't a rotary. No lack of range inside. I have tested several lasers for line width along a long internal hallway in my house that is 70' long and it clealy visable. I've used it inside a 120'x120' building with lots of high bay lighting running and I recall I didn't have to keep the laser near the center of the building.

I do prefer my PLS360 for strictly horizontal work and it does have more range outside with its 5 lasers to cover the 360 degrees vs the Bosch GLLx-80 lasers working through a conical mirror. The PLS has a better detector for outside work and the horizontal laser is very low, which has advantages for some uses. My GLL2-50 also has a very low horizontal laser but it is a cross laser.

The Bosch magnetic bracket with height adjustment that comes with the Bosch GLL2-80 is first class.

I can dig up some pictures of various laser line widths at 70' if you wish.

 

[joiner1970]

Cheers Greg, think the Bosch will do me as its mostly for indoor use.

Funny enough I found an old thread I started 5 years ago when I bought the Stabila and a couple of people mentioned the Bosch gll 2 80 back then.

 

[joiner1970]

Bosch turned up today looks good so far , very solid. The line is sharper than my Stabila. No more moving the laser about just sit it down turn it on and you've got a 360 degree like just line a spinner.

Also ordered a cheap Trend blade for my ts55, thought I'd give one a try.

 

[jimbouk]

Also if you do bash it and it gos out of whack mate then I have a firm that fixes lasers. Only normally 30 quid to get them re aligned....don't ask me how I know!

 

[joiner1970]

Also if you do bash it and it gos out of whack mate then I have a firm that fixes lasers. Only normally 30 quid to get them re aligned....don't ask me how I know!

Interesting , I might need my old Stabila calibrated before I sell it.

 

[jimbouk]

Also if you do bash it and it gos out of whack mate then I have a firm that fixes lasers. Only normally 30 quid to get them re aligned....don't ask me how I know!

Interesting , I might need my old Stabila calibrated before I sell it.

http://www.laserplane.co.uk/

 

[Davidpepke]

I bought the gll 3-80 a few weeks back,  and it has significantly increased my work flow,  accuracy and speed. I build built-in beds,  closets etc,  so I often have to make something straight from floor to ceiling in old crooked houses. The laser is a joy to work with - and it has way more applications than I thought. I use it for squaring up cabinets and even a deck I built last week. A bit difficult to see in bright sunlight, but doable...

Definitely worth the money for me.

D.

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