laser levels

[in2minds]

is it worth buying a cheap one (where from ?) or are they cheap enough to hire for 3 or

4 separate jobs spanning 12+ months ?

thanks

Les

[John Smith]

Slightly OT - are these things dangerous. I have heard stories that these laser levels can burn out your eyeballs. True or myth?

Thanks,

J.

[Grunff]

Staring into the beam for more than a few seconds will cause permanent damage, same as staring at the sun, or at a halogen bulb at close range.

Poking your eyball with a pencil will also cause permanent damage. All those activities fall into the "best avoided" category.

[SC]

[MrCheerful]

I have just bought a cheapie but haven't used it yet. 15 quid from costco.

mrcheerful

[Dave Plowman]

Same as any level then as you check those by reversing also. Is there no adjustment?

[Peter Parry]

Nope.

[Dave Plowman]

Right. Be fine as a spark's tool, then.

[Sean Delere]

I see Wickes are doing a kit for either £30 or £40, can't remember which.

Sean

[m.darbey]

I bought one from Aldi last month for 19.95ukp don't know if you'd still be able to find one at one of their stores.... Aldi/Lidl are really good for cheap, occasional-use DIY tools.

Cheers, MArk

[mr gadget]