If you own, or plan to own a Milwaukee Laser, would you use it mostly indoors, outdoors, or both?
@chrisrivera44602 жыл бұрын
Would this be good to shoot grade? To use for landscaping?
@johnstarceski5182 жыл бұрын
@@chrisrivera4460 following for response. Too big an investment to for it to not work for this 😅
@bladewiper2 жыл бұрын
mostly outside. Considering the cost of the laser, purchasing the tripod and detector seems like a natural thing to do.
@gabrieluribe7410 Жыл бұрын
Can you please share the brand of the grade rod looks like it's compact compared with others Other than that awesome videos I really appreciate the dedication on every single detail of the product. Thank you
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
@@gabrieluribe7410 Thanks, it a grade rod from the Bosch laser I reviewed. Model#GR 8 C
@svongsa2 жыл бұрын
3:00 “When are we going on our walk?” 😂😂😂
@praveenferna2 жыл бұрын
Great Vid but I hope you went back and gave that dog a hug.
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Haha, yep I sure did!
@praveenferna2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder legend!
@zefrum3 Жыл бұрын
where has this been all my life?! wow, thanks for this review!
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
This is such a handy tool accessory. I highly recommend it.
@raymihurtadostuart7052 Жыл бұрын
That was exactly the demo I was after. Thanks!!
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@andre1987eph Жыл бұрын
3:47 A laser level is a precision optical device. As a photographer and DIYer, the first thing I would do is put that tripod on the side of the road with a sign “free, brand new”. You’re almost guaranteed to eventually break your level using that flimsy tripod when you accidentally knock into it. There are way safer and better solutions. Sirui and Bogen come to mind. You want want with some mass and/or a hook at the bottom of center post to hand a little weight of some sort. You definitely want a head with a quick release plate.
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
My tripod is still working, but it's nothing like my Manfrotto video tripod. Thanks for sharing your advice, especially with the center post weight. I'd like to see Milwaukee come out with a premium version.
@martinullbrandt6960 Жыл бұрын
Great instructions and great walk trough!
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dlk43185 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
@MarkThomasBuilder5 ай бұрын
You bet!👍
@Dirtyharry705852 жыл бұрын
Bought a green laser Bosch can see at 20’ in sunlight. Can see much better if you have a white paper tape to area to reflect the laser beam. Inside the beam is vivid
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I brought a plain white envelope outside before to help see the line. The laser detector is a game changer. Saves lots of time.
@electricalron2 жыл бұрын
Another informative video. Thanks Mark!
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@anthonyfullman5918 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I appreciate your time .
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
You bet, glad to help.
@yewjintan45382 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps! Very educational!
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!👊
@sergiosaraiva3.0 Жыл бұрын
thanks man, perfect video
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Glad to help brother, thanks!
@jameskendrick69092 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Thanks for the video. Subscribed
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it, thanks for stopping by and subscribing!👊. I"m going to make a KZbin Shorts video soon showing if this works on a Bosch laser.
@tonycoelho4167 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
You bet
@rhysbeler296 Жыл бұрын
Self levelling and dial grade
@jasonperez05 ай бұрын
Have you found any issues using in the sunlight. I know in the video it shows it working well. But in the manual it mentions sunlight and extreme lighting conditions can affect accuracy. It states to use indoors for best results. Have you noted the accuracy being affected enough to notice
@MarkThomasBuilder5 ай бұрын
I haven't noticed any issues. I did notice an issue with the M18 Red Interior Laser & Detector when using it inside. My extra garage lights, where I record videos, messed with the laser detector. That one is a different detector than the one in this video.
@tpjan2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've been watching your reviews, and thank you for a lot of good info. I'm just wondering if it's powerful enough to help me laying concrete slabs outdoors? Like when you move a cross laser around indoors before laying tiles, to make sure you have a harmonic looking pattern before you start. If you put it on the tripod, how far is the vertical lines visible on the ground, in sunny daylight?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I tried laying out a 30x60 area in the sun and it was near impossible. In my opinion the laser detector is a must for outdoor work.
@darrenbond84852 жыл бұрын
The detector is rated at 165' and you tested at 165', how about testing to see how far it can effectively operate?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I think I took it out to 200' and it worked okay, but decided to just show it working to what it's rated for.
@darrenbond84852 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder This is good video and I don't mean to say otherwise but I would be curious just to see how far out it would have gone. It may be outside the design and spec'd parameters but it could influence my decision on which one to buy next.
@kjk8052 жыл бұрын
Hey mark great video thanks. Im wondering of there is any attachment for putting on a form board where a tripod wouldn’t really work?
@johnstarceski5182 жыл бұрын
Has anyone use this to set grade or set a house foundation? Trying to decide if I should go with the Bosch rotary or try and stick with my favorite brand 😅
@isaaclopez14532 жыл бұрын
I used it for foundation and it was spot on..
@johnstarceski5182 жыл бұрын
@@isaaclopez1453 for checking finished foundation level? Or actually shooting a lot to set the depth of a house?
@happyrecluse28492 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark whom is the grade stick supplied by that's compatible with detector. Great video, thanks.
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
You can buy a grade rod from Home Depot. Johnson make a good one. The Milwaukee 165; laser detector will clamp on the side of it.
@rce255311 ай бұрын
Excellent video one of the best demonstrating how the levels work. One question- when you set square layout for the volley ball court is that possible to do with only the cross line plumb point laser level or is the 360 degrees three plane laser level required? Thanks in advance
@MarkThomasBuilder11 ай бұрын
The 3 plane works great on floor surfaces. The other ones are better for things like hanging cabinets on walls, etc.
@TheRockymountainboy8 ай бұрын
You would need the 3 plane for that specific application. The cross laser doesn’t have 2 plumb lines that are perpendicular to each other.
@rce25538 ай бұрын
@@TheRockymountainboy Thanks for your reply, I returned the cross line back to Homedepot for the 3-plane, I used the 3-plane to layout four concrete footing pads level and square and it worked great.
@tomprovan502 жыл бұрын
thank you
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@zacd7094 Жыл бұрын
Does this tool auto level itself?
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Milwaukee lasers self level if they're within 4° of level.
@zacd7094 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder I’m not the smartest.. is that close to an 1/8th inch
@LuisHernandez-hk4rk2 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you had a negative review for the tripod and the laser detector, thanks dood you just cost me another $300🤣
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Haha, oh man I'm sure you'll find some uses for it this spring/summer. I tried making an outdoor sand volleyball court last summer without it and it was next to impossible to see the laser lines during the day.
@thebigbrainbuilder1112 жыл бұрын
Try to find the detector first lol. I can’t find anywhere that has them in stock smh
@bryanbrandon67023 ай бұрын
does the reader give out a digital readout as well?
@CamTracey Жыл бұрын
Can I use the Milwaukee Laser detector (which I want) with a Hilti Laser (that I own)?
@MarkBrown-fw1ke Жыл бұрын
One other question Mark. Can you use a Dewalt Construction Tripod with the Milwaukee 3622-21 laser? Do the screw match?
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Yes, that larger size fits. It's a standard 5/8-11 thread. I own that tripod you're talking about and featured it in my DeWalt rotary laser video from about 5 years ago.
@hosainparchment56922 жыл бұрын
What's the quality like on the tripod I heard it feels cheap? What's your thoughts?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
It's not as robust as I hoped for, but it works decent.
@JD-ft2lrАй бұрын
What is the stated accuracy at 100'?
@richardortiz22552 жыл бұрын
Súper 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯💯🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!
@jonellwanger725810 ай бұрын
Looks
@rupertkualii58162 жыл бұрын
is the other button for inches and decimals.
@GuakDian Жыл бұрын
I’m going to Home Depot tomorrow now
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
If they don't have this in stock, you can normally get it shipped within a day or 2.
@philipdove17052 жыл бұрын
Wish they made a packout edition
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on that. The cases have a nice foam divider inside.
@philipdove17052 жыл бұрын
Hw do you like the tripod and will it fit into a Milwaukee packout box?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Nope, the tripod is quite a bit longer than the packouts. You would have to bungee it to the side.
@philipdove17052 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks for the input
@konamanstudio24472 жыл бұрын
👍🏻🍻🍺🐶
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
💯🙌🍻🍕
@bTzuR2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, where did you get the measuring rod for the detector?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
You can buy them at Home Depot. I think this one came with my Bosch laser kit.
@thebigbrainbuilder1112 жыл бұрын
What happened to the laser detectors, do you know? They are out of stock everywhere??? Does Milwaukee not make them anymore? Are they made to order now??? I need one but they have vanished of the face of the earth?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee will be launching some new tool in June. I'm not sure if there's a gen 2 coming out then? I will be at the event, sharing all the news.
@myb79222 жыл бұрын
Cant you just lock the laser line if the wind is blowing?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
If you lock the laser, it won't self level, which could be a problem if something shifted.
@philipdove17052 жыл бұрын
Is the detector a red usb rechargeable?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
It uses 2 AA batteries.
@terrychecca99212 жыл бұрын
can you use another brand detector for this
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
No, I tried my Bosch and Dewalt compatible detectors and they don't interchange.
@mechanicalman10682 жыл бұрын
Tripod goes to 72”. Not super useful. They all seem to do this with their tripods. If you’re using it for cabinet installation this is fine, but so much of what I need level is higher than 6”. Head height for a door is 6’8” or more. What about deck ledgers? Stairs. Picture rail and crown moulding. Or using it with a detector to get elevations when grading? I wish an elevator tripod that went to 8’ was more common and available.
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I agree, that would be a great accessory to go with the laser detector.
@dipf77052 жыл бұрын
When you have a 16' grade rod you dont need a 10 foot tall tripod do you
@mechanicalman10682 жыл бұрын
@@dipf7705 No not really, if you set the laser at a high point. And what if you don’t have a grade rod? Kidding. A bit of brain fog... Anyway, I have a taller tripod and use it often for interior work and setting deck ledgers. Grading not so useful, you’re right.
@logan9793 ай бұрын
How did you get the 90 Degree angle ?
@MarkThomasBuilder3 ай бұрын
If you have the 3 plane laser, you can get the 90° angle with this laser detector.
@logan9793 ай бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you !
@logan9793 ай бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder I have a 3622-20
@davidneuzil93562 жыл бұрын
Outside
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
👍
@gregnelson52302 жыл бұрын
how can I get one now without one year lead time.
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
That's a good question. I would think these would be readily available by now.
@bentaylor62652 жыл бұрын
Does it self-level?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
The lasers themselves self level but the detector is designed to be held on a ruler stick that's relatively straight, using your best judgement.
@zahirkhan7783 ай бұрын
Its expensive
@MarkThomasBuilder3 ай бұрын
Yes, but worth it if you want to work outside with your laser.
@BuildAProWorkShop2 жыл бұрын
that tripod is garbage. Loose as hell and its stability is terrible. You better hope you don't breath in its direction or you will see the lasers wobble
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Now that you mention it, I'd say it's best to use this tripod indoors or else only on mild wind days outside. I have a $300 camera tripod which is better suited for windy situations.
@jimihindrix79772 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks. What is the model number of the white ruler that stand the laser detector?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
It's the Bosch Aluminum Level Rod that I had available in my tool collection. You can buy any level rod and it will work just fine.
@jimihindrix79772 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you. I have the Dewalt DW0734-M METRIC
@thebigbrainbuilder1112 жыл бұрын
What happened to the laser detectors, do you know? They are out of stock everywhere??? Does Milwaukee not make them anymore? Are they made to order now??? I need one but they have vanished of the face of the earth?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, why it's on backorder everywhere. It may be a supply chain issue like I've seen in the past. I recently picked up a Milwaukee tool chest that wasn't in stock for many months and now I see it in all the Home Depot stores.