Laser level help

[rvieceli]

Folks I am looking for a very simple laser level. Basically just a unit that projects a line that is 90 degrees to the surface that the unit is sitting on. I'm not really looking for an actual plumb line but a line that is at a right angle to the surface it sits on. The line also doesn't need to be projected across the room either but fairly close.

I think that means all the self leveling units are out and a manual unit might work.

What I am going to set in on a floor lamp base and use it to transfer locations on the lamp body.

I think this cheap Ryobi unit might work.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-Laser-Cube-Compact-Laser-Level-ELL1500/300038779

Any and all suggestions welcome.

Ron

 

[Sparktrician]

I bought a reconditioned Bosch laser level.  It has performed flawlessly since purchase.  It does both horizontal and plumb lines individually and in combination.

 

[semenza]

Yeah, self leveling won't work if you want to adjust it to perpendicular rather than plumb. I had a Craftsman that was manual leveling and would work quite well the way you want.

Seth

 

[Michael Kellough]

Most of the Bosch levels let you switch off the self leveling feature. It’s kinda clunky though, you slide the switch to a position that prevents the mechanism from swinging so you might throw it off in the process. Cycle to the plumb line then set the level on a level surface and let it settle. Then slide the switch to lock it when you move the level to wherever you want and it should make a “plumb” line that is square to where you place the level.

 

[nclemmons]

I have a 3 axis Bosch which lets you turn off or fix the laser.  It's not inexpensive, however.

However, If you have a drill press, you might take a block of wood and drill a hole in it and then get an inexpensive laster pointer and insert in the hole to project a line vertically.  Laser pointers are inexpensive with very good battery life.

https://www.amazon.com/Presentation-Construction-Measurement-Instructions-Flashlight/dp/B099F7XF2Q/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=27WJHZ28S00FJ&keywords=laser+pointer&qid=1678069327&sprefix=laser+poionter%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A2OT5V9OIMQTUX&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUlg3MEFVV1cxNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDAxOTU1OTI5VlRNWVhDNjZVR1EmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDMxOTgyMjFCTE5TT1c4Vk04T0gmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

This might be an even easier approach - https://www.amazon.com/Qooltek-Multipurpose-measure-Adjusted-Standard/dp/B00PQ4PJYC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3P5KO1PLL4G11&keywords=laser+level&qid=1678069917&sprefix=laser+level%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-9

Looks like it offers horizontal and vertical lines projected and is NOT self-leveling.  Under $20 too.