Editorial Review

Granted, if you're into home repair, you've got a 25-foot steel tape in your toolbox. But how many times have you grumbled at it when it didn't stay rigid from across the room? Tapes have their purpose, but for estimated measurements of up to 50 feet, the Laser Tape is the way to go. Just point, press "read", and the distance is displayed in feet and inches or metric. It's simple to use and would be perfect for the homeowner trying to calculate how many gallons of paint to buy, how much vinyl flooring to get or even how much fertilizer to buy, provided you've got walls round your yard to bounce the laser off. It is, we must say, a little finicky, and it works best on monochromatic sold surfaces, but once you get the hang of it, it's a handy little tool.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Calculates area and volume
• Measures using sonar from 2-feet to 50-feet
• Laser to target the point to which you want to measure
• Large LCD screen
• Converts feet to meters

Reviews (43)

handy as laser POINTER, absolutely useless as laser TAPE
...this is a good example of "you get what you pay for," I suppose.

This alleged "laser tape" actually uses a sound wave to take its measurement, the laser beam is there mainly for underhanded marketing purposes to mislead you into thinking that you're buying far more advanced technology than you're really getting.

Of course, sonar is notoriously unreliable for this sort of application, and therefore it is hardly surprising that it delivers kinda-sorta accurate rough measurements in all of maybe 3 out of 10 tries.All sorts of environmental factors can easily throw it off: the color, texture, and shape of the object you are pointing it at (flat 90 degree white walls seem to enjoy about 60% efficacy, the highest I ever got with it), exterior noise conditions, how much open space there is around you, etc.

Really the only thing this sonar tape really does well is serve as a bulky, clunky and noisy (it makes a clicking sound during operation, which I wish I could disable) laser pointer---the 9V battery does last a bit longer than the tiny little watch battery that most pen-size laser pointers use.

Thank God the home improvement warehouse I bought it at has a great return policy!

Not accurate
I am giving it two stars because it may be useful for rough estimates.However, it is a disappointment.I got it on sale (close-out, I think) and for interior walls it consistently reads about 5 inches longer than the actual dimension (properly measuring from base.I am sure I will occasionally bring it out of the toolbox for a quick rough measure, but that is about it.I'd return it if I could.

You get what you pay for
I received this as a gift and for my line of work, it works OK.
Don't expect exact accuracy, that's not what it is for. It is very good for me on estimates. Sure I get some obvious errors, but if you read the maunal, you will see that most are addressed there. Why would anyone use this to get measurements for cutting trim..??? That is what a tape is for. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Distance Estimators    3. (Sonar)    4. (Sonic)    5. (Electronic)    6. (Range Finder)    7. Line Lasers    8. Home    9. Tools   

Editorial Review

If only this had been in our toolbox a year ago when westruggled to install a suspended ceiling in the basement. This littleguy puts out an actual laser line vertically, horizontally, or at anyangle. It's wonderfully simple and dead-on accurate. Just position thealignment notch with the guidance of the dual bubble levels, push thetabs to anchor the self-retracting pushpins, and raise the lens coverfor hands-free accuracy. The recessed rubber grip offers sure handling,but this tool also sports an impact-resistant body, just in case.Hardly bigger than a 25-foot measuring tape, this tool will tuck nicelyinto any toolbox and serve decorators, builders, remodelers, anddo-it-yourselfers equally well. It doesn't come with batteries, so havetwo AAs on hand. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Saves time / Easy one person operation
• Projects a 30+ foot visible laser guide line
• Laser beam will not harm finished environments
• Laser skips over small imperfections, moldings, and uneven surfaces, casting a continuous line
• Self-retracting push pins hold the unit on drywall or wood

Reviews (58)

Necessity for the Female toolbox.
Hanging pictures and shelves use to cause friction between my husband and me. Now I do not have to ask for help. The Laser Level is a must have for the ladies toolbox........

Piece of junk
I bought this thing from a local home improvement store thinking it would be handy to use for hanging items on the wall and providing layout lines for flooring, etc.Wrong!The retractable pins that are supposed to hold it to a wall or ceiling or whatever, retract continuously and it won't stay in place. The laser line is practically invisible so it was of no use even if I had a project where I could just set it on the floor. It does seem to be fairly impact resistant proven by the number of times the pins retracted and it fell off the wall plus throwing it across the room out of frustration didn't seem to hurt it.However, it was a piece of junk before I threw it and it's still a piece of junk.I don't even know where it is anymore and I don't care.

Very Helpful
Too bad I didn't have this years ago.

Very handy!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Line Lasers    3. Marking Tools    4. Home    5. Tools   

Editorial Review

Strait-Line's awesome Laser Level had, in our book, just one flaw: Its gripping pins left indentations on some surfaces, such as wallpaper, wallboard and pine. Enter the Swivel Base, and Strait-Line has quite possibly the perfect leveling tool. The base attaches simply and quickly, and the two-axis adjustment allows for tuning the laser once the base is mounted. Because of 3M's ingenious Command Adhesive technology, it will stick to any surface and—the best part—come off cleanly. Hang pictures or shelves, wallpaper, wood trim, cabinetry, and leave no damage behind. Strait-Line's patent-pending base swivels a complete 360 degrees to accommodate any conceivable application, The Command Adhesive strips come in replacement packages of 24. If you own Strait-Line's Laser Level, this Swivel Base is truly a must-have.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Rotates 360 degrees with two axis adjustments
• An accessory to the Strait-Line Laser Level
• Attaches simply and quickly, and comes off cleanly
• One strip secures the tool to surfaces like concrete, drywall and glass, without pins or marring
• Six adhesive strips

Reviews (3)

It's Alright....
I use this accessory on a daily basis.The adhesive tends to loose its holding power after a couple minutes and the level starts falling towards the floor.At least I can hear it beginning to separate and have time to run over and push it back onto the wall or take it down.I was hoping the adhesive strips would hold better, but at least they don't leave any marks on the walls.

Was it worth it?YES.
Buy it again?Yes, because I have no choice.
Satisfied?Not really, but I can't leave holes in my customers walls.

Excellent Add-On for the Laser Level!!
This is a great addition to the Laser Level by Strait-line!It just snaps easily on to the laser level, then uses sticky strips to adhere to the wall so you don't have to worry about poking holes in the wall anymore!The stickies are easily replaceable too, you can buy them in packs of 24 (and it takes me a little while to go through 24 of the buggers!).

Your wallpaper's new best friend.
If you've enjoyed the new Strait-Line laser as much as I have, you're having too much fun. But of course every time you use the laser, it embeds its tiny little pins into the wall, leaving a couple of tiny holes. If you remember what you paid for that wallpaper, you might just grimace a bit at thinking you've perforated it.
Along comes this little swivel attachment and all of a sudden you can mount your laser level any which way you like with some easily replaceable stick-on strips that won't mar any finish and won't punch tiny holes in your walls. You could say it's a nice touch. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools   

Editorial Review

Sure, there are other stud finders out there. But not like this one. Here's why: It locates a stud through wallboard up to 1-1/2 inches deep. It turns itself on and off automatically with surface contact. It auto-calibrates after each scan. The LCD signal is clear, bright and easy to read. And best of all, you'll never have to mark the center with a pen or pencil again, because with a press of the marking button, this baby does it for you. It's like nothing we've ever seen, and something we think someone should have come up with a long time ago. The Stud Finder can be used by itself, but it's a slick duo with Strait-Line's Laser Level, which can map out the entire length of the stud for you. The Stud Finder is light but rugged and fits nicely in the palm of the hand. One of the best we've seen.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Instant on/off operation with surface contact
• Micro-chip technology lets the unit calibrate on its own
• Auto-marking feature eliminates messy pen or pencil
• Lightweight, easy to handle design
• Can be used alone or with Strait-Line Laser Level

Reviews (14)

Worse than junk
This is arguably the worst tool I have owned in 40+ years of home repair. Not only does it not work, it makes an obnoxious high-pitched beep that will drive the average person crazy.

Total garbage. You have some nerve selling this on Amazon.

Awful- Lame - junk - schlock - P.O.S - ugh
---I ended up smashing this thing with a hammer--
It needed to be put out of my misery.
>Another fine product from crapco where quality is just a word<
I bought itto see ifit would work better then the basic zircron I had. Well if completely arbitrary readings are what you want, this is your unit. A roll of wet toilet paper would work as well, and not have the annoying high pitched beeping.
man was this thing bad.
No ,really it was no good at all
seriously, it was junk

We ain't figured this contraption out
Lulu, my niece, got this stud finder and went to the local saloon to find herself a feller.Heck, I've been tellin' Lulu for years that if she wants her a stud she'd best pick up a stick of deodorant and get a good shave, but do kids listen these days?

Anyways, Lulu took this finder to the saloon over by the skunk farm--all the farm hands hang out there after work.She thought she knew how to use this tool, but the first old boy she touched with it got so addled he ran out the bar and ain't none of us seen him since.She touched another feller with it, waiting for this digital readout to tell her if she'd found her a stud, and the contraption just flashed a number at her.

"It says you're six inches," Lulu told the feller.Ain't none of us seen him since, neither.

Needless to say, Lulu went home empty-handed, but she's determined to figure out how to make her stud finder work.I'm gonna help her look over the directions again, but I suspect with a tool that's got a long number like 64020 on it it's going to take one of them astronauts to show us the ropes.And them astronauts don't need no fellers, neither.
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Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Scanners    3. (Stud Finders)    4. (Studfinders)    5. (Stud Sensors)    6. (Stud Sensers)   

Editorial Review

We thought it was a great thing when levels started coming out with pins in them to affix the unit to the wall, hands-free. But then you're left with little pin marks, a small price to pay, we figured, for hands-free convenience. But then came 3M technology and Command Adhesive strips, and suddenly, those little pinholes didn't have to happen. Strait-Line got on board with their laser level's adhesive base, teaming it with this innovative stuff that sticks like heck when you want it to and comes off cleanly, leaving no residue or mark behind. There are enough strips here for two dozen uses, though we can imagine filching a few for other projects, as well.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 3M Command Adhesive Strips hold strongly and come off cleanly
• Exclusive non-marring adhesive
• Simply pull down to deactivate the adhesive and remove the unit from the wall
• 4 strips with 6 applications each for a total of 24 uses

Reviews (1)

Strait-Line Refills
These refills work with the Strait-Line laser level swivel base, which uses them to adhere to the wall (since the level itself normally sticks in the wall with pins - these save your wall from getting all those holes!).Highly recommend - they are a great buy!Good stocking stuffer for those handymen (and women!) too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools   

Features

• Durable fabric and foam storage case
• Projects a 20+ foot visible laser guide line
• Saves time/Easy one person operation
• 360 degree rotation
• Stud-Finder

Reviews (1)

Great Product, not worth buying through Amazon
The product is very handy and works great.My only quibb is the price matching that it offers. They match the price and give 10% of the DIFFERENCE.I was going to save an extra 23 cents (WOW). They count taxes as part of the price matching, so the savings is very low (most of the time probably less than $1). And for that I would have to wait 2-3 weeks as they are out of stock.

This is more of a joke.I can readily get it at Home Depot which also has free shipping even if I have to pay the extra 23 cents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Line Lasers   

Features

• 5lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Permaanent whiteline

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support   

Features

• Permanent on wet or dry surfaces
• Dries in minutes
• Waterproof and resists fading
• # 1 permanent marker in the world

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools   

Features

• Fast rewind
• Shock resistant case
• Comfortable heavy duty steel handle
• 180 feet of heavy duty braided line
• Large steel pull ring

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)   

Features

• Bright silver metallic ink
• Permanent on most hard to mark surfaces
• Fine point
• # 1 permanent marker in the world

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools   

Features

• 25lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Permanent line

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support   

Features

• Projects a 20+ foot visible laser guide line
• Saves time/Easy one person operation
• 360 degree rotation
• Heavy duty zipper pouch

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Line Lasers   

Features

• # 1 permanent marker in the world
• Twin Tip feature
• 4 assorted colors
• Permanent on most surfaces
• Vivid color for maximum attention

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools   

Features

• Designed to double as plumb bob
• 100' chalk cord reel with 4 oz. Blue chalk combo
• Precision made, self-chalking reel provides sharp, clear line every time
• Slide-fill opening for no mess chalk refills
• 4 oz. plastic squeeze bottle of blue chalk with no-spill snap cap; practically damage proof

Reviews (1)

Handy Tool
This line-snapper is a handy tool for use when you need to record a removable line on walls for painting, or floors for tiling.

Be careful when first using this tool after applying the chalk.I would perform a few practice snaps to make sure the chalk doesn't clump.I had a clumping problem with the chalk the first few times I used this line-snapper.

Also, be aware that for any appreciable length, this is a two-person operation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Marking Tools   

Features

• 25lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Temporary line

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support   

Features

• 5lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Temporary line

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support   

Features

• 5lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Permanent bright line

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support   

Features

• Fine point
• Permanent on most hard to mark surfaces
• # 1 permanent marker in the world

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools   

Features

• 25lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Permanent bright line

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support   

Features

• 25lb
• Representing the standard for excellence
• Permanent line

Subjects:  1. Measuring & Layout Tools    2. Chalk Lines    3. (String Box)    4. Work Support