Black & Decker BDL300S BULLSEYE 360-Degree Auto Laser Level

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 360-degree Laser Level transmits a horizontal level line around the perimeter of a room with Bulls Eye Auto Leveling Laser Technology. The self-leveling head of the laser does not spin like conventional rotary lasers, but transmits a level line from three points for 360-degree around-the-room visibility. Simply open the tripod legs and place the 360-degree Laser in the center of the room. Adjust and set the telescoping rod to the desired height of your project (5' 6" maximum). Then turn on the 360-degree Laser and you are ready to work from the horizontal level lines transmitted on the walls of the room, and even corners. A mechanical lock holds the Laser in place at your level line for extra stability. The 360-degree Laser can also be adjusted to work on one wall to transmit a level line from one of the Laser's three points. For projects above 5' 6", the laser head attaches to and drops from ceilings to transmit lines for installing crown molding, borders and drop ceilings. When your project is finished, recess the telescoping rod and fold the legs of the tripod over the Laser head for convenient protected storage. Includes a 9 Volt alkaline battery.

Product Description

Take the guesswork out of hanging pictures and shelves with this 360° automatic laser level. The micro-adjust tripod extends to 5' high for midlevel measuring, or simply detach the head and hang from its strap for higher applications. The dual-mode laser line adjusts from 360° to 120°, ideal for one wall or all the walls in a single room. The tripod collapses and forms its own case for storage or transport. Imported.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 6.4 x 6.4 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000C6DWP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: BDL300S
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,396 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Enough for most, March 9, 2004

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Rob Curtis (Northern VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker BDL300S BULLSEYE 360-Degree Auto Laser Level (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this thing to install a pretty complicated set of kitchen cabinets. Worked pretty well for that task. This is the onle self leveling laser line generator at this price, so you have to cut it some slack. You will have to decide if you want to pay for self-leveling, accuracy, or ruggedness. You will not get all three in this sub$200 category. Read on-

LASER HEAD- Simple design that sets three 129 degree laser line generators on axis and mounted on a gravity gimble. There as a result of the 3 lasers, there are 3 gaps in the line. Not a showstopper, but nice to know. There are no servos, so there isn't much to break. But, there isn't anything keeping the line steady. It takes a few seconds for the line to settle once disrupted- a pain if you are making "fine" adjustments, as you have to wait for the thing to stop wobbling to see if you are at your mark. Lastly, the laser line varies in thickness from about 1/16" to almost 1/4" at the right/left limit. Not good for accuracy, but adequate for many homeowner jobs.

TRIPOD-The tripod is flimsy, but adaquate for non-professional use a few times a year. When fully extended, it is about as stable as a stout reed. Any movement near it upsets the laser line. Not an issue if you use it on a concrete slab. You extend all but one section by pulling them out until they snap. Once set up, the last extension is a gear driven section that gives you about 8" of "fine" adjustment using a locking knob. Flimsy, but it works.

STORAGE- This is the best thing going for it. The thought and engineering that went into storing the unit is unbelivable. The whole thing folds up and stores in itself in a package no bigger than a large thermos.

I'd look at spending $50 more on a manual level/manual rotate, rugged and crazy accurate Stabila 02123 Laser Spirit Level Kit, or $100 more on a manual leveling/auto rotating, rugged DeWalt DW071KI for any regular use. Both can draw a plumb mark, somthing that the B&D cannot.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this thing is so cool, December 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Black & Decker BDL300S BULLSEYE 360-Degree Auto Laser Level (Tools & Home Improvement)

i got this thing to draw a line in a room to install a chair rail. it took ten minutes. i don't think i could have gotten it level and straight in three hours if i tried with a tape measure and a bubble level. it is well worth the money in the time it saved.

i was also able to visualise how the room would look before i drew the line and i made adjustments to the height before i put one line on the wall. that was an added bonus i had not anticipated.

it is well designed and space age, it looks like something from science fiction. i would recommend it to anyone who believes in the right tool for the right job.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Marginally useable, February 21, 2005

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David Swanson (Providence, RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker BDL300S BULLSEYE 360-Degree Auto Laser Level (Tools & Home Improvement)

3 Stars may be a bit much but it's been somewhat useful. I was very hesitant but optimistic. I was hesitant on Black & Decker period. I knew going into this that it would be substandard but thought it must have some merits right?

It's toy-like in construction and operation. The manual states if the beam is weak then you need a new battery. Given 2 new batteries the laser is still pretty darn weak projected within 500sq' and dim lighting. I can't imagine what the engineers consider weak.

My version seams relatively acurate unlike the previous posts experience.

I thought I could save some money and get away with this for a couple of chair rail projects and perhaps some other smaller things throughout the year.

Again, it's marginal but functional. I'm thinking of seriously just returning it for something better. In the long and short run if a tool is better to use, you'll actually want to take it out and use it.