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Laser Measuring Tools
« Thread Started on May 29, 2007, 10:28pm »
Anyone bought one?? If so - what brand is it, how much was it, where did you buy it from and how are you finding it??

Im currently looking at the leica disto range but not quite sure which one to buy. I don't really want to spend over £200 to be honest. Tape measures are a pain in the *** for measuring properties! :-/
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #1 on May 29, 2007, 11:00pm »
Your not wrong there, I've been thinking of this too.

I've seen quite a few cheap ones knocking about at places like makro and stax etc but as I dont know much about them I dont know how good they are.

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« Reply #2 on May 30, 2007, 9:01am »
After having a look around I've found a 'Bosch' one on ebay at £130 I dont know if its any good, perhaps someone can clarify?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bosch-DLE50-Laser-....VQQcmdZViewItem

There are others on there as well such as this one: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leica-DISTO-A3-Las....VQQcmdZViewItem


This is the same one my friend has who works for his dads building firm, it must be okay, (I cant find out, hes on holiday), but its a bit more expensive at: - £230


I dont know if these are any good, perhaps someone can clarify?
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #3 on May 30, 2007, 10:56am »
I've got a Hilti PD30, brought online from Hilti it was about £160 plus VAT and does a great job. There are some downsides when measuring exteriors but I use my briefcase as a target. Easy for heights etc. The other manufacturer to look at is Disto. I've been using mine for a while when estimating plumbing and heating jobs, still have 5m & 50m tapes in toolkit. Laser will save time but it might be something you want to buy with 1st months wages if you are short of £'s.
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #4 on May 30, 2007, 1:33pm »
I have a Disto A5 and have been using it for my current job, it says it is accurate to +- 1.5mm. It does a great job its quick, accurate and looks professional but is a bit pricey. I always try to buy the best I can afford at the time. I am not familiar with the Hilti but I am sure it is a great bit of kit as Hilti make some of the best work tools on the world. You can get cheaper sonic measurers but these don't tend to be reliable or accurate. You get what you pay for in life and as our job depends on it I would reccomend buying quality, not cheap DIY tools. Screwfix is always a good place to start looking for tools.
They also do great colapsable step ladders.
And no I don't work for them.
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #5 on Jun 4, 2007, 11:10pm »
Hmm the A5 looks pretty sweet! Bit too pricey for me though, i'll probably settle for the A2/A3. Not sure what the differences are to be honest - From what i read the other night it seems that some do the volume/area calculations for you while others don't, the ranges increase with price, and the more costly Disto's are better for coping with outdoor measurements and such.
Cheers for the replies!

P.s cheers for the briefcase tip too :)
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #6 on Jun 26, 2007, 8:28am »
i have a bosch dle 50 and it will help speed the process up no question i paid 120 quid it will pat for itself with in a month or two it really speeds the process up highly recommended either this on or another but a must buy
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #7 on Aug 17, 2007, 12:26pm »
I bought a sonic laser measurure from B&Q for 20 pounds. My collegue had the A3. tested to see which one is more accurate.
and to be honest there is no real difference.

plus with the B&Q one if i am not happy with it after a month ill just return it. a large store like that doesnt mind.

they will either refund it, exchange it or give me gift vouchers.

so why waste yor money, im sure the money could be put to better use.
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #8 on Aug 25, 2007, 3:14pm »
I bought the Disto A5. Ti does the volume calculation for you and makes it easier to get on with the job (If i ever get my diploma, that is).

I looked at this thread before hand and looked at the suggestions before thinking its a Leica and that is a quality brand. I have heard (anecdotal) that some of the cheaper ones can give misleading results. But if you follow the measure twice rule I imagine if there is a wonky result you shoud see it.

I got the Diston off ebay. new from one of the stores it was about £260. but having used it on some flats I am renovating its perfect and incredibly easy to use.

In short any is probably better than a tape measure, just have spare batteries.
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #9 on Sept 16, 2007, 4:44pm »
Been looking at the disto A5, is ebay the best place to get it from?

What laser mearsures is everyone else using?
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #10 on Sept 18, 2007, 8:19pm »
Here's a dim question from a dim bloke.

Are sonic measurers as accurate as lasers?

Are they accurate enough for a DEA?

Since a sonic can be bought for £20, why are people happy to pay £150+ for a laser?

Quick replies, if possible, please as I need to decide.

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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #11 on Oct 24, 2007, 1:55pm »
Ragger, that one you bought seems pretty good, I have recently bought the same one, but still waiting for it to arrive.

(I blame the royal mail strike). >:(
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Re: Laser Measuring Tools
« Reply #12 on Oct 6, 2008, 9:18am »
Problem with sonic measures is that if there is an obstruction close to the line of measure, eg furniture, you can sometimes get a bounce and a distance to the obstruction. With a laser you measure to the red dot - no messing.
I use a Skil Skilmeasure Xact 530 laser from Amazon.co.uk for £66 including postage - seems to work a treat! Calculates areas and volumes too
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