Black & Decker BDL500S BullsEye Auto-Leveling Interior Line Laser/ 1/4-Inch at 40 Feet Sonic Measurer Combination Tool

by Black & Decker

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It wasn’t that long ago when I heard about the very first laser level, and now the market is flooded with dozens of different models. However, despite the widespread proliferation of these tools, few can compete with the features, versatility and price of the new Black & Decker BullsEye BDL500S.

This sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, electronic device is actually two tools in one: First, it’s a bright-light laser level that projects both horizontal and vertical lines. It’s equipped with an auto-leveling feature that permits quick setup without sacrificing accuracy. The lasers are accurate within 1/8 inch over 20 feet.

Second, the BDL500S is a digital measurer that lets you quickly and accurately measure distances up to 999 feet! Simply roll the tool across a wall, floor, ceiling or other flat surface, and the measurement is automatically displayed on the LCD screen. It’s also equipped with a really cool feature alled AccuSpace, which allows you to electronically measure a wall, and punch in the number of pictures you want to hang. The tool then automatically divides the distance and tells how far apart to hang the pictures for equal spacing in between.

The BDL500S is nearly 11 inches tall and weighs about two pounds. Use it to hang framed photos, paintings and other wall-mounted objects, and to precisely align floorboards, ceramic tile and suspended-ceiling grids. The tool comes with a protective storage case and two AA-size batteries. -- Joseph Truini

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BULLSEYE AUTO-LEVELING LASER WITH TAPE MEASURE 2 tools in 1 - auto-leveling laser & digital tape measure Auto-leveling laser level levels automatically without adjustments 3 laser lines projects level plumb and horizontal laser lines AccuSpace evenly spaces items along wall Digital tape measure accurate measurements across work surface LCD display ease to read Square reference edges projects perpendicular laser line Includes protective storage case and batteries Boxed Installing Lighting Sconces

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B8N41I
• Item model number: BDL500S
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,090 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars UPDATE-----Terribly inaccurate, January 5, 2006

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M. Gordon (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews
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Update***** I exchanged it and found that my new one is much more accurate. It is only about 1/16 inch off at 16'. I am very happy with this one. Once again, I reccomend checking it.



I bought this last night to mark a small room for chair rail. I started at one point and went around the room in both directions from the starting point. By the time my two lines met, I was almost an inch off. The room is not even 10' by 10'. After playing with it for awhile, I discovered that at 10' I was approx 3/8" off. The spec says +/- 1/8" off at 10'. Maybe I got a bad one, I intend to exchange it and try again. Bottom line is if you get one, check it. One simple way is to hold it on a wall, mark it approximately 10' down, then turn the device around and hold it's face up to the wall and check the line again at 10'. The marks should be no more than 1/4" apart worst case.

Even with this kind of innacuracy, it can still be useful for some jobs. Like I said, I intend to exchange it and see if I can get a good one.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use time saving laser level!, January 9, 2007

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D. V. Nguyen (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This thing is great! Easy to use. Saves time hanging up pictures and making sure things are levelled. The digital tape measure works well and so does the picture hanging tool. You measure the wall length and select how many pictures you want and it will beep wherever the nail needs to go. Great tool!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good little level, February 3, 2007

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Concerned One "Thrashfan" (IA) - See all my reviews

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I recieved this as a gift at christmas, and so far, it works pretty darn well. Small nail in the wall and let it draw a nice level line to hang things by. I am shortly going to be putting shelves in a closet, and this will be very handy. I also have a craftsman laser leve, and it works well too, but does not have the hanging feature. A plus. The rolling measure is likely not going to replace my manual tape measurer, but in a pinch, can help. Overall, good product, check it out if you do a lot of hanging.