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Hot take: I used a cheap laser level on a hoistway plumb check and it was dead on
I was working on a 12-story retrofit in Phoenix and my good level was in the truck. I grabbed a $40 laser level from the supply house just to get a quick idea. I ran it from the top down and cross-checked with a plumb bob at three floors. The readings were within an eighth of an inch every time. I'm not saying I'd trust it for final sign-off, but for a fast check it saved me a ton of time. Has anyone else found a budget tool that works way better than it should for certain jobs?
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piper_bailey952mo ago
Sometimes the cheap stuff just gets the job done.
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charlie3842mo ago
Honestly, @piper_bailey95, it depends on the job. A cheap paintbrush for a one-time craft project? Sure. But for stuff that needs to last, you end up paying more later. I bought a bargain bin phone charger that literally started melting. Replaced it twice before just getting a decent one. The cheap stuff gets the job done until it doesn't, and sometimes that's a real problem.
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sageellis22d ago
What, did it at least give you a nice light show first?
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