Laser Level

A laser level is an important tool for small and large projects. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through how to use laser levels and their basic features. A regular level works well for small projects, but it has limitations due to the length of the tool. A laser level can project a line from ten to thirty feet. A laser level can also project a line around a corner. This tool is not only fun, but user friendly as well. This AsktheBuilder.com video has more details.

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[78kitty]

Great video, but I don't believe those glasses are safety glasses for laser light. I have the same Craftsman laser level which included the same glasses. Check the manual , I believe it says the glasses are only to help you see the laser line, NOT for use as eye protection from the laser.

[AsktheBuilder]

@78kitty I specifically say at the end of the video to never look at the laser beam with your own eyes. So your comment has me confused.

[miesrah12]

he is mystery builder man

[AsktheBuilder]

@miesrah12 Indeed I am. Especially when casting protective home-improvement spells on all who subscribe to my AsktheBuilder newsletter.

[UrbanTenant]

are all types of for home made lasers harmful for eyes, and why is a goggle not provided with them?

[AsktheBuilder]

You can say the same thing about any number of things: Why no Kevlar vests with guns? Why no chain mail gloves packaged with circular saws? Etc. etc.

[womackke]

@AsktheBuilder I believe he is refering to the beam as the projected line and you are refering the to beam as the light source, perhaps? and on a side note the the glasses are only to be used as a aid to see the projected line in bright conditions and provide no protection from eye damage when looking into the laser device.

[miesrah12]

safety glasses are for sissies!

you didn't see luke sky walker wearing glasses when he uses his light saber

[Insomniac535]

In reality, most low power visible lasers in the 1 to 5mw range arn't particularly dangerous if used sensibly. A brief, accidental flash of a beam into the eye should not cause any damage. Laser levels are even less dangerous than pointers, as the beam is not a concentrated spot, rather a line which distributes the total energy of the laser over a larger area. Still, it is always best to not directly expose the eye to ANY laser beam, and if you have the goggles there's no reason to not use them.

[draconite420]

The laser glasses are also great for making the laser line more visible, specially in a room getting alot of sun light from windows or outside.