Spent $80 on a 'self-leveling' laser that was so off it had us re-pouring a 4-foot section of curb.

Has anyone else found a decently priced laser that actually holds its calibration after a few bumps in the truck?

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That "holds its calibration after a few bumps" part is the whole story. I mean, it feels like everything is built to survive the unboxing video and that's it. You get this tool that works perfect on a bench, but real life has vibrations and temperature changes. Maybe it's just me, but I've seen the same thing with cheap electronics and even some hand tools. They sort of work until the real world happens.

luna_craig5828d ago

@hill.david nailed it. That "holds calibration after a few bumps" line is marketing speak for "we hope it survives the shipping box." Had a level once that worked perfect on the showroom floor but started drifting after one trip in the truck bed.

dakota_murphy901mo ago

You're right about the cheap stuff falling apart, but it's not just about surviving the unboxing. The real issue is designing for the long haul. Good engineering costs more because it thinks about wear and tear over years, not just the first use. A lot of companies skip that to hit a lower price point. We end up paying for it later when the tool drifts or just breaks.