Laser levels: how to work with them?

Lasers are often used by professionals as marking through them is the most accurate. They are also good for the human eye over long distances and in the streets on a hot sunny day. But novice masters often have problems with the use of this technique. To shed some light into this topic, we wrote an article for you, which is dedicated to the proper setup and operation of the laser levels.

before than to begin

Before buying this product, you probably know what type of laser level you choose. Well, if you are not using your tool (you gave him / sold / loaned), you must specify what you hold in your hand.

Thus, the laser levels are divided into only three types.

The first type - is the "Rotary builders lines" (on another - level, many prism Builder).

Then go "Static builders axes" (otherwise referred to as a point or a laser pointer).

• And the last kind - a "Static builders lines" (other names: krosslayner, multiprizmenny Builder).

In the box with the product also enclosed instructions where written in detail how to set up everything. Here, as a rule, everything is easily customizable, special effort is needed to make.

Your level is the battery? So it is necessary first of all to recharge. And if he takes power from the batteries, you need to insert the batteries in the appropriate place. Then turn to check operation: at this stage, should the laser will appear. As soon as he has earned and rays show the functional level, and you set it up correctly. As you can see, everything is easy and quick. Now you can get started.

What is the position of the laser level believed to be correct?

It is critical to put in the right position level! This will depend on the quality of his work. This can be done as follows.

• The most banal but important rule - in the way of reflection of the laser beams should be no objects that would make noise and break to pieces line. Level should be placed in accordance with the maximum value specified in the instructions. Exceed this maximum is undesirable because it makes the markup inaccurate. Reducing the distance on the contrary will help to increase the accuracy of marking.
• If you need to place the level in the far distance from the wall, you can use receivers rays that increase the range of the device. Before carrying out the work necessary to fix the level on the plane or in a special holder (suitable and tripod).
• You must not touch it and do not sway, if you want to get accurate results. For safety reasons, it is necessary to warn the people living with you about how to not enter the room where the relevant activities are conducted, since the laser beams may seriously injure the eyes. Pets should also carry out in another room or apartment.
• And the last point: using a bubble level (which is built into your device), you need to align the device over the horizon. While the device will move, bubble level will make sounds. We need to align our device to meet our needs and leave stationary, the sound should subside. If the sound is gone, we can start to work.

We set up the laser instrument

To your device must be accompanied by instructions for setting up and operation, but perhaps it is you It is not clear, so we can help you step by step to examine this aspect of the work with laser levels.

In the simplest have leveled 2-3 bubble level. These bubbles in order and are intended to adjust the level. How it's done? Very simple: you tighten up the screws until then, until the bubble will not rise in the middle.

Some of these devices have a feature that automatically aligns itself. But this feature only works when you reject a device no more than 10-15 degrees. If the surface is not very smooth, then, whether you like it or not, you have to manually tighten the screws.

Surface type laser levels allows the projected laser beam 2 in both the horizontal and vertical directions, and you can choose how many lasers used, one of them (eg, vertical) or immediately both. Also, for different models of optional features can be turned on and the laser point to plumb point transfer from the floor to the ceiling (nadir / zenith).

Rotary type laser levels has in its arsenal all of the above functions sets + rotational speed and magnitude of the beam scan angle. But projecting rays device in one plane only, although there are models that can project and the vertical axis. Such an abundance of opportunities is mainly used on large areas and industrial developments. Ideally rotary laser is used with a tripod and receivers (detectors) for outdoor use in bright sunlight.

Experienced professionals turn off unnecessary functionality at work. First, it saves battery vitality, and secondly, reduces employed the energy.

Adaptations to modernize leveling and ease of working with him

increase the distance beam using a laser beam receiver.

When you are working outdoors irreplaceable helper for you to be the receiver of the laser radiation. This device will increase the distance the beam almost doubled and it does not cause any damage to the visibility of the laser beam. Even under the scorching sun, you can clearly see the line projected on the object. There is one caveat: it is desirable to acquire leveler and laser receiver of one firm, otherwise it may be a problem of synchronization of devices from different manufacturers. Complete with a rotary laser level, for example, always goes such a device.

What to do if your laser level can not be used any receivers? In this case, you can purchase a reflector plate, it will slightly increase the maximum achievable distance of the laser, but, unfortunately, it is not as effective as advanced receivers.

Tselimsya and fall the bull's eye"

You have in a box with a laser level has a certain "ball" - a metal or plastic plate painted a target (target similar to painted put in the game of Dash), they help us to aim and shoot clearly the target. Only we will not shoot ordinary bullets, and laser beams!

Let us examine the usefulness of this tool on an example: let's say you need to drill a hole in the wall for a couple centimeters higher than in the previous wall, and the distance between the opposite walls of half a meter. I would look at how you do it :) For this we need to see the traces left by the marker that you will cause serious hardship. And when using the target hit the target beam, do not make you no trouble, even if you are not very accurate person.

So, we have a plate, and now how to use it? For a flat surface you need to attach it to the wall with plaster it on the vertical level (laser level), so that all the elements were in the plane. Positioning these beacons should be at a distance slightly shorter than the spatula. Now we are considered an example of using "beacons" in alignment of the wall. We are still with you Let us examine this aspect of the work a little bit lower.

Included with some levellers are also scopes, which are able to improve the accuracy of your contact with the laser. They are in the cabinet leveling and provide additional accuracy. This function is used by professionals in the repair of roads, pouring the foundation, during the installation of machinery or equipment at a great distance, it is suitable in the construction of almost any object.

BUT! In order to fully enjoy the opportunities of an optical leveling, you must have a tripod (assuming construction tripod) and rail. By the way, even in the modern age of technology optical measurement is considered to be the best possible way!

Perfectly straight line with using leveling rail.

We need a rake with a drawing of several flat parallel lines, the distance between them is the same. If necessary, you can also change the height of the level fixed on the tripod, and then bring it back to its original position

7 examples of using the leveling practice

Professionals say that the possibilities are endless laser level! You can use it as you please, if you fancy it does not prohibit.

We fix our surface

This example could not be clearly reflects the backwardness of the bubble levels, rulers and tape measures.

Check the flatness of your floor and walls: along the floor and put a laser rovnitel look. If the wall does the same, but at the same time put a few notches.

Projected line shows you the deviation in the wall at each point set by you. Based on the data, you will be able to turn in the layer thickness, which should align these shortcomings in each label.

Trim tiles

Including levels, it is necessary to use, and the horizontal and vertical beams so that they formed a cross at the intersection. Then align the central tile joints with the center of intersection of the laser beams, and the edges of the tile, we will correct, using the line of our beams.

How to build an indirect plane?

Not always work can be done using a straight horizontal or vertical lines. To make the home more attractive, designer resort to various experiments, and to do that we just need our laser level. The instructions given likely to do it if you read it carefully.

If your leveling there is no automatic leveling system, then before you start, you need to block this system. There are levels, which combine as a function that automatically adjusts the tilt angle of the rays. It's easy to put a laser level on a tripod and is inclined at the desired angle.

Sticking wallpaper perfectly aligned with a laser level

To accomplish such a task, we do not need anything other than a laser level. All you have to do is to correctly fix the level under the desired degree and "palnut" beams in the walls. All leveling work is over, and now you only need to align the edge of the wallpaper or any other decorations for the projection rays. Smooth border would hardly have turned out without laser assistant.

We put any furniture or household appliances

So, we present to you another application of the laser level. Honestly, there could have done without leveling, but why complicate the job, using the long-obsolete bubble levels, rulers and tape measures? We put a laser level and in a jiffy hanging shelf or moved the cabinet, any other household furniture.

Properly planning the room and put a partition

Again, why do you need to complicate the work to align and draw everything manually when the job can make the laser level.

So first we have to do the layout. For example, you need to divide the room in half, setting the partition precisely in the middle of the bearing pillar. What are we doing? We first measure the width of the frame. Let's say we're measured, and the width of the frame, from which we will make partition, we is 66 mm. We depart from the center of the column of 33 mm and projecting beams to the wall and the floor (only one vertical beam), set point just above the beam (can circle to make it clearly visible). Now, using our level, we transfer this point to the floor. We do the same with the opposite column. With the marking of the rope we repel the line and as a result we get a flat strip, with respect to which is attached the frame.

Using leveling for marking

Leveling can greatly assist you when measuring something. For example, do a vertical wall. Since the conventional way to measure the height of the wall will be difficult, it takes a laser level (you can do this and more using a laser rangefinder, if there is one nearby).

Turn leveling, projecting its laser rays and get points on the floor and on the ceiling, which can be measured by a simple ruler. The data obtained accurate.

Safety first!

So you can see the reflection of the laser on the wall in the bright sunlight, the rays must be very powerful. This means that if you're not careful with them and will admit to it of people and animals, it can seriously affect their health. Eye Beam consequences may be irreversible! We kindly ask you to remember the security before and during the work, and carefully use your leveler. And another tip: to good and clearer to see the rays and at the same time protect your eyes, wear protective eyewear before the upcoming work.