Wasted $150 on a 'self-leveling' laser that couldn't handle a 2-inch slope in my own driveway last month.

Has anyone found a decent budget laser that actually works on uneven ground?

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Yeah, that's the worst. I mean, @kai_ramirez38 is right about checking the specs for the grade range. I had to set up a fence line on a slope and grabbed a Huepar self-leveling one. It says it handles up to a 4 degree slope, which is more than it sounds like. You just have to make sure it's actually in its leveling range before it locks, or it'll blink at you.

kai_ramirez382d ago

Manual levels are a pain on big jobs though. Had to grade a backyard patio last year. A good rotary laser with a wide leveling range saved me days of work. My old DeWalt handles a five percent grade no problem. You just need to check the specs before you buy, some are built for slopes.

garcia.wren2d ago

Honestly, that "self-leveling" claim got me too until I had a similar mess. I just use a simple manual level with a tripod now for anything with a real slope. It's slower but it never lies to you.