The DEWALT DW088CG-XJ Green Beam Cross Line Laser is typical DeWalt quality. It's built to last and, as a keen DIY-er, I found it is easy enough to operate without reading the instructions. It comes in a rugged black plastic box with batteries included (see photo).
It needs to be put on a camera tripod in order for me to to set a baseline level from which I can then establish how much higher or lower all my other points are from that baseline. It's as simple as that.
I live in a 1930's house so I thought I'd see how straight my walls are using the vertical line. Don't do this unless you're ready for a shock because it shows how wonky walls can be!
The downside is the brightness of the green laser. It's fine when working indoors. Outside however, the laser is not bright enough to see the line unless being used around late evening. If used at that time, you're probably going to be on time pressure to finish before night-time and it gets too dark to work. So it's just not practical. The way around this is to shell out even more money for the receiver unit (as seen in the photo inside my clear plastic box). This makes the whole kit a pleasure to use. The receiver picks up the laser in bright sunlight by giving a clear audible beep. I'd say don't buy the green laser if you plan to work outside, unless you also buy the receiver.
The receiver doesn't come in a box, so I keep everything together in a plastic box that I had to find specifically for this job. DeWalt need to sort this out by selling both items in a purpose built box.
The 3 year warranty registration is a nice extra.
So with those niggles taken into account, yes, I'd buy this level again.
| Manufacturer | Dewalt |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DW088CG-XJ |
| Product Dimensions | 11.2 x 6.1 x 11.3 cm; 550.01 g |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Item model number | DW088CG-XJ |
| Colour | Yellow/Black |
| Style | Single |
| Material | Metal |
| Power Source | AC |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Included Components | 1 x Dewalt green beam cross line laser |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Item Weight | 549 g |
