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   Jeff_Schwietz | May 02, 1999 03:40pm | #2

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   I am also a fan of robo laser. One man operation
   and I checked the accuracy by moving the laser to various locations and it was right on every time

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   Guest_ | May 02, 1999 04:23pm | #3

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   Lasers...I tried one and returned the toy...it was accurate but it was not versatile enough for the buck...I have one in mind to try next but it's up in the thousand dollar range.

   The robo is to(o) slow to use for production and is not the one for outdoor use or incline work or plumb work.

   Near the stream and lookin into serious commercial lasers,

   J

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   Guest_ | May 02, 1999 07:51pm | #4

   *The robo is limited, but for the money a great buy. I use it to set heights in corners and then used the old standard chalk box. It was a huge help for me in setting built in desks, counters and a drop ceiling on a recent job. I'm planning on trying it for setting chair rail this week. I think if I added one of those right angle lasers with the plumb line I would be set. I don't do outdoor outdoor work so I can't comment about lasers in those situations.

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   Guest_ | May 02, 1999 09:18pm | #5

   *So I am thinking "Robo" only works horizontally, is that accurate? I was wondering why framers didn't plumb walls with lazers. How steep an upgrade is it to get plumb feature on a lazer? - yb

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   Guest_ | May 02, 1999 09:41pm | #6

   *We bought our first laser in 1982. We still have it. Paid many times the cost of the units today. It paid for itself in 18 mos. We would not be without one. We will not use any unit that does not self-level, or that will not shut itself off if it is bumped or knocked out of level. The cost of these features is usually returned to the user - owner the first time one mistake is prevented. We have found over the years that the self-leveling ones are more accurate than the manual level. ( this is just an observation by site comparison of different units). We use ours for level & vertical alignment.Ron

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   Guest_ | May 02, 1999 10:22pm | #7

   *Ron - what make, model? thanks - yb

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   Guest_ | May 03, 1999 02:27am | #8

   *Hi. Spectra Physics 944Sl. The company has changed their name to Spectra Precision. Our model is not a current offering. The new ones are smaller, lighter, cheaper and battery operated. They have a web site http://WWW.spectraprecision.comThe higher end lasers are more money but for our use they are worth i, depends on your needs. They are very versatile. If you buy one you will find more & more uses for it.Ron

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   Guest_ | May 03, 1999 07:05am | #10

   *some days I don't think at all. I should have told you that you can rent these machines. Both from rental stores & from company stores. We rent an extra laser from Spectra's Denver operation when we need it. By renting you can "test drive" several different units. Cost is not that great & may help find the right one.Good hunting. Ron

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   Guest_ | May 03, 1999 07:05am | #9

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   15 years ago I used to see a lot of them on commercial jobs. Seemed great for shooting level and plumb lines. But then in Blues "...4', 6' or what...?" thread, no one mentioned them. What gives? Are they too delicate? Too expensive? Inacurate?

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   Guest_ | May 02, 1999 06:55am | #1

   *I don't use it daily, and it is somewhat limited, but the "Robo Laser" is a great addition and I can see how I would have it out at least once a week. And the price, $270 with a great case, everyone should have two.