Rant: I bought a $400 laser level and it just collects dust

Everyone says you need one for layout, but my old chalk line and a 4 foot level get the job done faster. It feels like a gadget for people who want to look fancy, not actually work. What specific task do you guys use a laser for that a string can't handle?

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jason_fox12d ago

I mean, I get where you're coming from with the chalk line, but try laying out a full tile grid on a big floor solo. The laser lets me see the whole picture instantly without moving or holding anything. It's not about looking fancy, it's about not having to walk back and forth a hundred times to check lines. For hanging cabinets level across a whole wall, it's a total game changer. Maybe it's just me, but once I got used to it for stuff like that, I found myself using it way more than I thought I would.

mason_knight12d agoMost Upvoted

Alright but walking back and forth a hundred times is just part of the job lol. A chalk line snaps and it's done, you're moving on. Sounds like a solution for a problem that doesn't really exist unless you're doing massive open spaces every single day.