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  Mick Gammage October 3, 2011 at 9:16pm

  Yes i have owned a Sokkia laser level for 12 years, it will travel 300 metres in any direction and is a very accurate
  
  http://www.survequip.com/Sokkia-LP31A-LaserLevel/
  
  you can purchase very cheap laser levels theses day but you only get what you pay for
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  Samuel Clark October 4, 2011 at 9:35am

  cuts a two man job down to a one man job and they are very easy to use 

   
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  Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com October 4, 2011 at 10:41am

  Are there any links to demonstrations of how these work? We use dumpy levels and obviously they are great but I am intrigued by Samuel's suggestion that laser levels only require 1 man - this could save me staff costs especially on surveys.
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  Gary RK October 4, 2011 at 6:14pm

  Would love to see that sort of supplier & demo at the CL show - ie a practical workshop style approach.
  
  Just thinking aloud for next year Phil !!
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  Phil Voice October 4, 2011 at 6:50pm

  Me too Gary.

   

  I've tried to get Leica and Pheonix to come but to no avail.

  If anyone has any contacts, please let me know and I'll chase them up.
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  Peter Woolnough October 4, 2011 at 9:04pm

  Hi Simon,

   

  We use a Dewalt self levelling laser for all our site setting out and during reduce digs, footings, ponds etc to make sure we are not taking out more than is required.

   

  It has a waterproof reader on the staff so we dont have to stop in the wet.

   

  Even a remote control, which has never seen the light of day with us..

   

  you can also set grades with it so if you install drainage or similar that needs a fall you can make sure you hit your connection without over digging the trench.

   

  This is the one we use and as it has no blind spots, so you can use it to see the whole site.

   

  http://dewalt.co.uk/powertools/productdetails/catno/DW078KH/info/sp...

   

  It can also be bought as a kit if you dont already have a tripod, staff etc.

   

  As it runs on re-charagble batteries you should never need to pop down the shops to keep working as you can grab one out of a drill or similar if any of your other tools are dewalt.

   

   
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  Simon Smith October 4, 2011 at 10:41pm

  Thanks peter.

   

  Nicky, they are very easy to use and also very quick as long as they are self leveling. It's simply a case of setting it up at roughly the height required and then give it a minute to level itself. Clamp the receiver to your spirit level or any old bit of straightish timber and move the reciever up and down on your timber until it matches up with the laser using the audible beeps to get it perfect. Then simply tighten up the clamp and use your 'staff' to transfer the height to pegs or markers around the site. for example pegging a foundation trench you simply set your staff on the top of the peg and look on the receiver to see if you need to go up or down, tap peg on down until the beep becomes constant and the heights are matched.

   

  hmm that seemed clearer in my head....
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  Clive Dearden October 5, 2011 at 6:16pm

  I've just bought one of these:

  http://www.laser-level.co.uk/products/rotary-laser-level-kits/fre-2...

  For the features it has, It looks good value for money. Only used it once so far and on a sunny day it worked well. The problem previously with Dumpy and laser levels has been once you have dropped them on the floor. It doesn't matter how much you've paid Its time to go shopping again :-/ 

  does anyone use any a staff to allow you to take a reading from the receiver above arms length? This seams the only draw back over optics

  Clive

   
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  Peter Woolnough October 5, 2011 at 6:45pm

  Hi Clive,

   

  I have always used a receiver as it tells you visualy and audiably whether you are deep enough , not quite there yet or to deep.

   

  so when you are transfering datams on a hillside, through undergrowth or over the top of a wall, you can tell by the type of beep it is sounding whether you need to raise or lower the staff and are able to to establish the correct height without the need to be able to see the target card.

   

  Peter
  
  Clive Dearden said:

  I've just bought one of these:

  http://www.laser-level.co.uk/products/rotary-laser-level-kits/fre-2...

  For the features it has, It looks good value for money. Only used it once so far and on a sunny day it worked well. The problem previously with Dumpy and laser levels has been once you have dropped them on the floor. It doesn't matter how much you've paid Its time to go shopping again :-/ 

  does anyone use any a staff to allow you to take a reading from the receiver above arms length? This seams the only draw back over optics

  Clive

   
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  Clive Dearden October 5, 2011 at 7:50pm

  Peter Ive used lasers quite alot over the years and I think the thing Im looking for is this:

  http://www.yorksurvey.co.uk/accessories/prism-poles/3106/agatec-sma...

  But at that price I might have to make do for the time being

   

  Clive

   

   

  Peter Woolnough said:

  Hi Clive,

   

  I have always used a receiver as it tells you visualy and audiably whether you are deep enough , not quite there yet or to deep.

   

  so when you are transfering datams on a hillside, through undergrowth or over the top of a wall, you can tell by the type of beep it is sounding whether you need to raise or lower the staff and are able to to establish the correct height without the need to be able to see the target card.

   

  Peter
  
  Clive Dearden said:

  I've just bought one of these:

  http://www.laser-level.co.uk/products/rotary-laser-level-kits/fre-2...

  For the features it has, It looks good value for money. Only used it once so far and on a sunny day it worked well. The problem previously with Dumpy and laser levels has been once you have dropped them on the floor. It doesn't matter how much you've paid Its time to go shopping again :-/ 

  does anyone use any a staff to allow you to take a reading from the receiver above arms length? This seams the only draw back over optics

  Clive