Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark

by Black & Decker

Product Description

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Gecko Grip pads help hold the level against the wall -- even when you're working one-handed.

The adjustable Accu Mark targets line up easily against the backs of pictures or shelves that have preset marks or hang tabs.

Once you've established your Accu Mark targets, set the level against the wall and transfer their position with a pencil.

The Accu Mark Level -- For All Your Leveling Needs

Black & Decker's 36-inch Accu Mark level is designed to perform any basic leveling job with ease. Now you can hang pictures, shelves, decorative items and much more with all the precision of a professional -- and none of the guessing and re-guessing that damages walls with repeated drilling or nailing. The BDSL10 is a lightweight, handy home device that's packed with the high-grade durability and convenience features you expect from an industry leader like Black & Decker.

This model boasts advanced Gecko Grip friction pads to help keep the level steady under pressure. These pads do such a great job of preventing slippage that you can even hold the level with one hand and mark the wall with your other one. But don't worry -- these grabbing nubs won't leave a scuff, so even the lightest paint is safe.

In addition to the Gecko Grips, the BDSL10 also features two adjustable Accu Mark targets that slide along the center rail. These marks help you hang pictures and shelves with built-in wall mounts or preset hang holes; just line up the marks with the mounts on the back of your pictures, then place the level against the wall and note the spots with a pencil. Using this technique, it’s a cinch to hang heavy mirrors and large portraits, long shelves and big paintings.

Key Technical Specs:

• Rubber end caps
• 36 inches long
• 2 adjustable Accu Mark targets
• Non-slip Gecko Grip pads

Warranty
This product is covered by Black & Decker's 2-year warranty.

Black & Decker's Focus on Performance
Black & Decker is a global marketer and manufacturer of quality products used in and around the home, and it also serves as a major supplier of information systems and services to government and commercial clients worldwide. With products marketed in over 100 countries, Black & Decker holds leading market shares in a variety of industries, and it frequently adds new product lines to its family of power tools, cleaning tools, outdoor power equipment, laser products and more.

Product Description

Gecko Grip Pads - Prevent Slipping, For Single Handed Leveling, Do Not Leave Marks Accu Mark Targets - Get Accurate Results Hanging Pictures, Shelves & More Accu Mark Targets - Easy As 1-2-3 - (Step 1) Align Targets With Wall Mounts (Step 2) Level Unit & Mark Surface With Pencil (Step 3) Hang Object with Accurate Results Rubber End Caps - For Protection & Durability Ideal For Hanging Pictures, Shelves, Decorative Items & More!

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 36 x 2.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000UKMWMO
• Item model number: BDSL10
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Levels

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I own it and it is great!, December 13, 2007

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Johnson (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have this level and think it is a great tool. I have textured walls in my home. My wife is constantly moving around pictures as she adds more and more from our kids. I have always found it very difficult to use laser levels as they don't tell me where to put the hole only if the picture is level. There are 2 features that make this level unique: 1. The gecko grips, while holding the level with my left hand I am able to drill the hole exactly where it needs to be for the picture hook because of the grips. The grips also do not leave marks on my wall like other levels. 2. The adjustable holes for picture hanging. Trying to figure out where the holes go has always been a problem. I used to use a piece of paper but that didn't help me with how level the holes were. The adjustable holes allow me to lay the level on the back of the picture and adjust the holes on the level to the exact place on the wall I need to drill. I than transfer that right up to the wall and make sure they are level and away I go. I am so happy with the product I have purchased more from Amazon and shipped to my parents and sister. A great little innovative tool and perfect for hanging pictures.

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great and worth the money - Ignore 1 star reviewers, December 25, 2007

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Bill R (Audubon, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark (Tools & Home Improvement)

Every time I read a negative review on Amazon, I always try to assess whether the poor review is due to poor product functionality or reviewer ignorance. For the negative reviews on this product, it's the latter.

Gecko Grips - The instructions clearly state to place the level against a vertical surface, adjust to level and then press on the middle of the level. This causes the level to flex a little, retracting the spring-loaded hard plastic pads and allowing the rubber grip pads to contact the wall. This prevents the level from slipping when it is held in place with one hand. If you've ever used a conventional level on a smooth painted surface, you know how aggravating it is to have the level slip and leave a mark. The instructions also clearly state that the grips will not hold the level to the wall by themselves.

Accu-Mark Targets - I was concerned about the targets and how they would slide. Too tight and they don't slide at all. Too loose and they don't keep an accurate setting. I was relieved to see that the channel they slide in can be adjusted with a torx wrench, allowing me to set the tension on the targets just right.

In summary, this is a great product. I really like the 36" length. Not too long, yet long enough for hanging most pictures and shelves accurately.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This worked great!! Finally something my husband can use, December 13, 2007

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Housemom (EGF, mn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark (Tools & Home Improvement)

We did shelves and pictures with this, using the level to mark out where we needed to put the anchors in. since we shop Ikea all the time, we had a ton of stuff to put up. I am not sure about the other reviews, but the gecko system worked perfect for us. the fixed soft pads held the level fine when you apply pressure to the level so you can mark with your free hand. when you apply pressure, the hard pads retract, but when you aren't applying pressure, the hard pads allow you to slide the level and adjust it until it reads level.