DEWALT DW073KD 1/4-Inch at 100-Feet Manual Level 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt NiCd Cordless Interior/Exterior Rotary Laser Kit

by DEWALT

Product Description

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Designed for professional use, the DeWalt DW073KD 9.6-volt-to-18-volt Ni-Cad Cordless Interior/Exterior Rotary Laser Kit's manual leveling system is accurate to +/-1/4 inches per 100 feet. The rotary laser features dual side-by-side laser diodes for an extremely bright, visible beam and variable speeds (0-to-600 RPM) for increased visibility. Other features include a protected rotary head and side impact roll cage for increased durability, a built-in bump sensor that alerts you if laser has been bumped after leveling, and the laser can be oriented level or plumb for all common applications.

This laser's multi-voltage adapter accepts all DeWalt 9.6-to-18-volt batteries and its built-in wall, floor, and tripod mounts allow fast and easy set-up for most common applications while eliminating the need for separate tool mount accessories. An included digital laser detector extends interior and exterior range to 600 feet. This rotary laser comes with a one-hour charger, an 18-volt battery, a laser target card, a digital laser detector and clamp, laser enhancement glasses, and a heavy-duty kit box.

From the Manufacturer

The DEWALT DW073KD Cordless Rotary Laser Kit provides an effective way to work faster, smarter and much more precisely on a wide variety of interior and exterior layout and installation jobs. The 360-degree manual-leveling laser system is accurate to within -1/4 -inch per 100 ft., and has dual side-by-side laser diodes for an extremely bright, visible beam. The unit comes calibrated and ready to work, with an indoor visibility range of 200 ft. The included digital laser detector increases the working range to 600 ft. It features a protected rotary head and side impact roll cage for increased durability, variable-speed motor (0-600 RPM) for increased visibility, and integral wall, floor and tripod mounts for fast, easy set-up. There’s even a built-in bump sensor that alerts you if the laser is bumped after it has been leveled. The DW073KD Interior/Exterior Rotary Level has a multi-voltage adapter that accepts all DEWALT batteries ranging from 9.6 to 18 volts. Use this tool to layout suspended ceiling grids, walls and partitions, and to level cabinets, shelving, floors, soffits and concrete slabs. The Rotary Laser comes with an 18-volt XRP extended-run battery, one-hour charger, laser target card, laser enhancement safety glasses, digital laser detector with clamp, and heavy-duty kit box. It’s backed by DEWALT’s 90-day money-back guarantee, one-year free service contract (including two free calibrations), and three-year limited warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 19.9 x 10 inches ; 21.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• ASIN: B00005NMUR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW073KD
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,760 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #11 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Rotary Lasers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost good enough, March 17, 2002

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Bryan (Sunnyvale, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW073KD 1/4-Inch at 100-Feet Manual Level 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt NiCd Cordless Interior/Exterior Rotary Laser Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought one of these units for a floor that I was installing into an existing home. The first thing I wanted to do was cut open the wall around the perimeter of the room to expose the studs. I mounted the laser on one of the walls and leveled it and drew a line around the room. I checked the level on one wall with an 8' level and it seemed ok. I moved the laser up 12" on the same wall and leveled the unit again. The line on the wall that the laser was mounted on was exactly 12" from the line below. I checked the wall across the room and it ws 11.5" between the lines. I went back to the laser and noticed it was a little out of level so I re-leveled it. Every time you touch the adjustment knobs (even without turning them) the laser moves slightly (yes it ws secured tightly against the wall) and the bubble moves too far. So you have to adjust the knob...say an eight of a turn and let go and see where the bubble ends up. I had to do this about 15 times before the bubble looked to be perfectly centered on both axis. Then I checked the difference between the lines again. 12" on one side of the room and 11 3/4 inches on the other side. Bear in mind the room is only 17 feet across. No matter how much time I spent (and I spent a lot of time), I could not get the two lines to be accurate within 1/4 of an inch. Time is money and I spent way too much time trying to level this floor. In the end I don't have enough confidence to position the headers with this level. So I will get something else and try again. I'm going to probably try the Robo Laser ($250.00) or the David White 900 model ($1,100.00 for the kit).

It's a little difficult to see if the bubble is perfectly centered. There is some shiny metal (pot metal) behind the bubble that makes it almost clearly visable but I would guess a white background might be better.

The wall mount unit is really kool in concept, but the plastic rack and pinion mechanism for moving the level up and down has a lot of free play in it. Maybe that's why the level went out of level a few minutes after I adjusted it? 1/4" out at 17 feet...that's about 1.5" out at 100' and that was the very best I could dial it in after a couple of hours of fussing with it. The David White 900 (self leveling) has a guarantee of 1/16th" at 100'. I think the robo laser would be good for smaller projects indoors and maybe use the more expensive laser for larger foundation work.

I have quite a bunch of DeWalt tools and I really like them all except for the laser. I will take it back to home depot and get something else.

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not accurate enough, November 15, 2001

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Dave Miller (Watertown S.D.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW073KD 1/4-Inch at 100-Feet Manual Level 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt NiCd Cordless Interior/Exterior Rotary Laser Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a big Dewalt fan. I have a trailor full of Dewalt tools, so when I saw this laser I had to have one. This is the first Dewalt product I have been dissapointed in. As a home builder I demand accracy. When I tested this laser I found it to be off by 1/2 an inch in 20 feet. I tested it against another laser and by my transit. The vial levels difficult to "zero in". You can turn the adjustment knobs as much as one complete turn and they still show level. This is not acceptable. I was very dissapointed in this product.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Moving into the 21st Century--Finally!, October 28, 2002

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"carlg137" (Mankato, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW073KD 1/4-Inch at 100-Feet Manual Level 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt NiCd Cordless Interior/Exterior Rotary Laser Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am not a professional home builder, so when posed with a few chores that would be a lot easier with this type of tool, I was unsure if the cost would be justified. However, I grabbed the checkbook and bit-the-bullet after researching the pros and cons, and playing with one for a while in our local tool store. After recently installing a suspended ceiling, and looking forward to installing vinyl siding and a shower room install, I feel that the cost was totally justified. Even though I am a do-it-yourselfer, my time is valuable to me, and this rotary laser saved me enough time and headaches that it is almost justified already. After the siding is done, I will probably pat myself on the back for the purchase and send DeWalt a thank-you note. The only downside is that this model, while versatile and accurate, is not a self-leveling device--that would have been nice, but with the DeWalt self-leveling laser at more than double the price, it is simply something for the professionals. Leveling it is easy enough, but does take some time to get it perfect. I like the fact that the mounting plate is integrated into the unit--seems like a good design, but time will tell on that one.