Handheld laser measuring tools

From taking and storing measurements to calculating square footage, laser measures are efficient and accurate. In fact, despite the name's futuristic connotation, tool tester and carpenter Kit Camp won't be caught on the job without one. In this video, Fine Homebuilding editor Justin Fink demonstrates the laser measure's many features and benefits. 

For a more in depth look at these tools, including a buyer's guide, read Kit Camp's Tool Test: Laser Measures from Fine Homebuilding issue #198 (Oct/Nov 2008), pp. 68-71.

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Stabila - LD-400 Laser Measure
This laser measuring device has a continuous measurement utility, which is similar to hooking a tape measure on something and pulling it out to mark a series of lengths

Stabila - LE-50 Laser Measure
The Stabila LE-50 is a laser measure that combines a good balance of accuracy, range, and ease of use

(1 user review) Bosch - DLR165 Laser Measure
The Bosch DLR165 has the basic functionality needed from a laser measure but lacks many of the useful features of others in its class

Trimble - HD50 Laser Measure
The Trimble HD50 has basic laser measuring tool functionality but lacks some of the useful features of others in its class

Leica Geosystems - Disto D3 Laser Measure
The Leica Disto D3 is a handheld laser measuring tool with a long range and more features than you'd think to ask for, like a 20-measurement memory, illuminated display, and a tilt feature