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1. 
   JulianTracy | Dec 08, 2005 08:17am | #1

   I have one and it is definitely handy inside. The laser line it projects is quite wide - meaning it'll reach from one end of a room to the next. I bought it primarily for the plumb laser function because my rotary laser's don't do that quite as well. Great for pulling out when the rotary is too much trouble - easy to make a little ledge to hang it on the wall at any height.

   I'm not sure how useful it would be outside... Maybe as the sun is going down or before it comes around that side of the house.

   You might be better served with a rotary type - I found a brand new Porter Cable 5150k auto leveling unit on Ebay for about $233 (new about $450). Doesn't matter how bright it is outside as you can use a detector upto a 300' or so radius.

   I still have my Dewalt rotary - loved it - very handy, but when I found the deal on the PC I decided to upgrade. The dewalt is manually leveled via two bubble levels - very easy and quick.

   If you are interested in a slightly used Dewalt kit, let me know - it's the kit with all the accessories - laser detector, wall mount, glasses, target, etc. Takes 3 D batts - they probably last close to a year in it I'd bet.

   Great unit and it was very reasonably priced. I'd sell the whole setup for $200 shipped, comes with a killer kit box.

   Here's the item:

   http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=3103

   JT

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   Waters | Dec 09, 2005 06:59am | #2

   Julian,

   Thanks much for the info.

   I will consider the laser. 

   Yours that is,

    

   Pat

1. 
   JulianTracy | Dec 09, 2005 09:28am | #5

   Let me know if I can answer any questions for you. Also, I was just estimating the highest I thought the shipping would be. Depending on where you live - it could be cheaper.JT

2. 
   BillHartmann | Dec 09, 2005 08:29am | #3

   Are you sure about that price?

   Sounds more like a Mark 2.

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   JulianTracy | Dec 09, 2005 09:26am | #4

   Lowes has the 4pl for about $188. The Mark 2 is about $99.I bought the 4pl used in great shape on ebay for $56 and it's super handy to have around. I was thinking that the Mark 2 might be handy but then I 'd have too many lasers floating around.JT

2. 
   Waters | Dec 09, 2005 11:29pm | #6

   It is the  Mark 4 PL not the 2.

   One seller had 6 or 8 for purchases (not auction) @ 99$

   I don't know if any are left from him.  I should get off my a$$ and just click the button, but I'm thrifty (read  "stingy" and after the best deal) so perhaps I'll watch some others and hope to win an auction for much less...

   Thanks guys,

   Pat

3. 
   Waters | Dec 12, 2005 05:56am | #7

   There's another six avialable @ 99$ ea. from that same seller... Free shipping too.

   http://cgi.ebay.com/David-White-Mark-4-PL-Laser-Plumb-Square-Chalkline-NEW_W0QQitemZ7571877178QQcategoryZ63941QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

   This seems like a fair deal.

   I should just buy the damn thing...

   Pat