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Tool: Pacific Laser Systems PLS-60521 PLS180 Tool, 180-degree Fan Angle, Plumb and Level Line Tool
The PLS 180 is a bright, accurate and simple to operate 180º line level. It’s application compares favorably to rotary levels costing considerably more. Set upon my Slik camera tripod the PLS-180 registers clearly on all but sundrenched surfaces.  Projecting a beam both horizontally and/or vertically the PLS 180 can show plumb and level simultaneously.

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Specifications:

• Range: 100′
• Accuracy: +/- 1/8″ @ 30 feet
• Weight: 1.7 lbs
• Power Supply: 3 AA batteries
• Self Leveling Range: 6º
• Operating Time: +30 Hrs.
• Class II laser Product

Experience:
I bought the PLS 180 for a siding job. Yep, believe it or not this level excels outdoors. On a cool November morning I set up the Pacific Laser Systems PLS 180 on a camera tripod and carried existing siding course levels around a house here in New England. Using an adjustable tripod I was able to check the line around the house as the siding went up. Typically I may have used an optical transit level for this job but it was out of commission so I bought this level due to it’s versatility. I’ve since used the PLS-180 to demonstrate to my clients how out of plumb their walls, doors, windows are. It doesn’t take a genius to see the bright line is touching the jamb at the bottom and away 3/8″ at the top.

Comments:
Awesome! The PLS 180 is not my first jobsite laser but it’s replaced my other laser levels and is surprisingly bright when used on exterior applications. It is my best laser on site. You have to push the ‘only’ button once for level, twice for plumb, three times for both in self-leveling mode and a fourth for both in fixed mode. There’s an indicator light… I just ignore the confusing lights and tiny descriptions on the device and check out the beam being cast. Again, doesn’t take a genius to make level with this one.

Links:

Pacific Laser Systems PLS180 Laser Level at Amazon.com

PLS – Pacific Laser Systems

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