What a great tool. Paid for itself in one job. I'm a professional cabinet/fixture installer and I use this level on virtually every job. I can set it up in the middle of any room and have level reference points in 5 minutes. A process that used to take two of my guys up to an hour. The three speed remote is handy AND fun to use. I just carry it in my bags and can get a level reference point anywhere in the room in seconds. Anyone that's ever installed long runs of slatwall knows how handy that can be. Some (minor) problems. The 9-volt battery constantly disconnects in the remote. Since the cover is screwed on (with a flat head no less) I always had to run back to my toolbox to open it. After a few trips... I crammed some packing foam in and it hasn't slipped since. Also... the switch on the remote is kinda "loose" and is easy to switch on accidentally. Not a big deal... just make sure the base unit is off when you pack it up. (Which you should anyway, moving these levels with the pendulum unlocked is bad for them)
A more critical problem is that the laser point will "spread out" over distance. This is typical of "cheaper" lasers. At about 100' the "dot" grows to about a one inch circle. Since I'm usually working in 10-15000 sq. foot stores... this can be a hassle. However, the center of the dot is always level... just calls for a keen eye.
This is a great tool. I tested it against a $3,000 rotating (spinning) laser level system at one job and only went slightly out of level (1/8" down over 200'). ...
I use a simple camera tripod for my level. ...The block threads right into the unit same as it would on a camera.
I also have a robo-tools 5 beam laser unit that I LOVE!
