CST Berger 57-LMHCPKG Automatic Self-Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser Package

by CST/Berger

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Simple and easy to use describes this new self-leveling laser from CST/Berger. Press the on button and the laser levels itself via electronic sensors interfaced with motors, eliminating the need for re-leveling and rechecking. The laser has a recommended working range of 1000 feet, and is accurate to 3/32-inch at 100 ft. This laser shuts itself off when knocked and has the 'anti-drift' which shuts off the laser when the unit's height of instrument is disturbed making this a smart laser to use on a busy job site. Package includes LaserMark LMH-C automatic self-leveling horizontal rotary laser, LD100 universal laser detector, hard shell case, four D batteries, manual, aluminum tripod and 8-foot aluminum rod.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.5 x 39.5 inches ; 23 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26.2 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: B0000683C6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 57-LMHCPKG
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #316,142 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CST/Berger 57-LMHCPKG Automatic Self-Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser Package, August 16, 2006

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M. Walker (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CST Berger 57-LMHCPKG Automatic Self-Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser Package (Tools & Home Improvement)

After looking at other reviews and checking the specification of similar units I purchased the CST/Berger 57-LMHCPKG Automatic Self-Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser Package. I have never used a rotary laser before I purchased this unit. The instructions are plain and simple and easy to follow. Set it up and it works, and it works very well! I prepared the foundation for a 2400 square foot build like I knew what I was doing. When the concrete finisher arrived on the site he was impressed with how level the foundation was. The laser saved me money in the long run because my concrete finisher didn't have to correct any foundation errors and I was very close to using the amount of concrete forecasted.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic unit for professional use., July 4, 2006

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M. Galvin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CST Berger 57-LMHCPKG Automatic Self-Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser Package (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using the LaserMark CXT/Berger 57-LMHC laser for site (earth)work for about a month now. This is the 2nd laser I have owned. It's a good basic no frills unit. Setup is very fast - much better than manually leveled units. Serves my purposes very well, but is a level only - does not do vertical. The beam is visible in-doors if you wanted to use it that way. It used 4 D cell batteries - I have not yet had to change batteries. The rod-mounted detector is also a basic unit and turns itself off after about 5 or 10 minutes of non-use. It uses 1 standard 9v battery. The plastic case which holds the instrument and detector is good and I like the metal latches. Tripod is quite heavy duty, although I'm a little suspicious of the plastic clamps on the telescoping legs. Most of the rest of the tripod is metal.

I think this model is a good value for professional work as it was well under $1000. More expensive models have things like grade adjustment that might be used for laying pipe, for example, and variable rotational speed control or may operate in vertical mode. This unit can be operated in a manual grade mode where you would turn off the self-leveling and tilt the instrument, although getting the instrument to the desired angle would be tedious.

My only concerns are 1) the rod - I wanted one that was graduated in 10ths of a foot since that is normally the standard for site work, plus the supplied rod is aluminum, which I suspect would bend bouncing around in the back of my truck, fiberglass is my preference. This rod stuff may likely be non issues for many people. 2) the receiver - a very basic unit that does the job but seems to be very sensitive and does not have a receiver on the back - like many do. No volume control - only sound on/off. Works fine though.