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laser level opinions please?
I’ve often thought about using one of those laser leveling devices – the ones that you stick to the wall and it emits a laser down the wall – for sticking to the side of vans etc. to save constantly measuring. has anyone used or thought of using one of these or can anyone think of a reason why it wouldn’t work
I thought they’d be ideal for doing vans with no straight lines??????? or not?
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many things can go wrong with those mate, save yourself the hassle.
call jag sign supplies and ask for theirs. its the only one i have saw that would work. im gonna buy one soon too… that and lazer thermometre.
lazer level from jag is about £99… pricey, but i think worth it…please let them know where you got the details. i spent a bit of time on their stand at sign uk speaking about the group etc 😉
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I have thought the same Stuart, especially when lettering Vito’s or Astra vans.
Don’t know the answer though.L J
just noticed Rob answer. What would you want laser thermometer for Rob.
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I’ve used self levelling rotating lasers for putting up suspended ceilings and laser lines for installing kitchen cabinets but have not used them to do a van as you would first need the van to be on level ground for this to be of any use. Sounds like a good idea but unless I’m missing a trick, can’t see any easy way of using a laser to set out graphics on a van.
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Often thought of that myself for use on lorries/trailers etc especially if you are fitting long stripes etc…the main problem with that idea is that you have to have the van parked on dead level ground or else your graphics will be nice and straight but at an odd angle 😀
Nigel
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Rob, How does Jags level differ??
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laser thermometre is for checking i am getting the proper heat in the recesses of a van when applying wrap vinyl. as you heat just turn gun away and pint laser, it tells you the temp on surface.
laser level.
place it on any part of a van. e.g. rubber moulding or sill…
press button and it saves angle.
lift the level up onto any section of the van and press button… you move the level till it bleeps and locks at that angle. now draw china graph line.
you now have a line exactly same angle as the sill on any part of van so every line runs level with sill… -
Just seen it on their website and have requested more information. £96 VAT. Could be a useful gadget, but I am a little sceptical as there is a large difference in the accuracies of laser distance measurers from the £19 B&Q specials and £300 Leica Distos.
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http://www.jagsignsupplies.co.uk/tools.asp
Thanks Rob, just found it at bottom of this link page.
can we get group discount Rob if you order for us, looks a useful tool & should be time saving as well.
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good idea lj…i was wanting to get one too!! 😀 😀 and one of the rulers with the spirit level in it looked good in the mag…but forgot to go to the stand 😮 twit
Nik
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spoke with them at the show & sounded promising, i will keep you all posted if they are intrested 😀 😉
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Rob, just for your information, i have dealt with them before, twice i think one item was that foam board corner rounder thingy, expensive but dam good tool for mag panels as well.
I remember they where quick delivery as well.
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thanks for the feedback mate, ive been using them too… just a few things but good products and services.
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A tip I use when getting a level on astras or vans like them is to run a narrow piece of masking along the side of the van. This I do by sight only. Sometimes takes three or four goes to get it right. Anyway the idea is all graphics can be lined up with this strip ensuring everything is running at the one level. Only a matter of getting original piece of tape looking right. A lways works for me
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Rob,
I’ll put my name on a JAG digital leveller thingy if it helps secure a group discount!
I had a play with one at the show and it does seem really accurate.
Mark
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some laser levels arent self levelling, so you can line the laser up with the sill then move the beam up and down as needed. hence the van doesnt need to be on level ground. major issue is seeing the damn light!
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Also interested in a laser level. Just keep us posted with whats going on 😉
Cheers
Chris 😀
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My local tool supplier lent me a professional laser level thingy a couple of weeks ago. It was magnetic, very powerfull and compact, cost about £140
Tried it on an White astra in strong sunlight, not very good. May be some help indoors, on a dead level floor, but personaly I think lasers are an expensive bit of string! Not really suited for vehicle work. could be useful for building signs though, especially when fitting from a cherry picker.
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Also been interested for a while in these things. Would be interested if a good price could be negotiated?
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Being a true Yorkshire man i would be interested if the prices could be tweaked …..
looking after the penny’s makes it more fun spending the pounds
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I haver a laser level and whilst it is a good idea, it can fgive you a false sense of security.
So many things have to be right.
The vehicle HAS to be on a dead flat surface to know that the level is level. The light has to be dark enough for a good line to show. But the biggest problem is that a straight line may not look ‘right’ for the sign. Although it is dead straight, due to the designs of vehicle these day, straight is not always ‘right’. (if that makes sense)
The one rob is talking about may be better, but my self levelling one causes as much grief in the decision making process as not having one at all.
Shane
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