I want to get some opinions on one of the laser layout tools on the market. I ‘ve been considering buying a PLS 5X to help in laying out foundation walls, sill plates, interior walls. But before I choke on the $450.00 price tag I want to make sure I’m not buying an expensive peice of junk. Anybody use these things regularly, or even occasionally? What are your thoughts on them?
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Get your hands on a JLC article by Tim Uhler (I think around December '06). He uses one for floor deck framing and likes it a lot. I think the PLS is a good product.
The PLS5x is a solid tool. I have had one for about 5 years and it's indispensable. If budget is no object get a PLS90 for squaring, and a rotary laser.
I bought the pls5x last week because of Tim Uhlers article. It's well built and solid feeling for a laser. I never feel really good after buying anything expensive. I picked up a festool ts55 a few monthes back and still feel a bit guilty.
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"I never feel really good after buying anything expensive. "
I bought a new extra portable table saw last month and have only used it once. I feel like you do.
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You are both forgiven. Go forth and build stuff.
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I have the PSL2x (I believe that's the #), and I can't believe how it's already paid for itself by saving the man hours. Used it just yesterday to lay out a wrap around deck. We were in bright sunlight, but if you have the detector, it doesn't matter.