Stanley 77-153 CL2 FatMax Cross Line Laser

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Stanley CL2 FatMax Cross Line Level features laser chalk lines that can be projected Horizontally and Vertically at the touch of a button. The magnetically dampened compensator ensures accuracy and reduces errors in a variety of applications. Out of Leveling range sensor triggers the beams to automatically shut off when the unit is moved out of its +/- 4-degree self-leveling range. Use it when ever you need to level or plumb an object. With a leveling accuracy of 5/32-inch at 30-feet and a line accuracy of 3/32-inch at 10-feet, the CL2 is a perfect replacement to your carpenter's level.

Product Description

The Stanley cross-line laser level projects laser chalk lines horizontally and vertically at the touch of a button. and is accurate to 5/32in. at 30ft., with line accuracy of 3/32in. at 10ft., making it the perfect replacement for a standard carpenter's level. Application: Carpenter, Display Type: Laser chalk lines, Accuracy: 5/32in. at 30ft., 3/32in. at 10ft., Battery Type: AA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 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.
• ASIN: B0007SXI54
• Item model number: 77-153
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,180 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #79 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Line Lasers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and accurate, December 28, 2005

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Graham (Montreal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 77-153 CL2 FatMax Cross Line Laser (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this self-leveling laser line "projector" yesterday since I am starting to build my own kitchen cabinets. My floors and walls are not perfcctly level or plumb so I needed a fast reference line to measure to. What a dream this tool is. Just place it on the floor or a counter, aim it where you want a line, turn it on and a perfectly horzontal line splashes across the wall, regardless of what it is sitting on. Hit the button again and a vertical line gets projected. Hit the button again and cross-hairs appear with both horizontal and vertical lines. Hit the button again and the cross-hairs lock and you can tilt the tool to a desired tilt. I calibrated it against a plumb-bob on the vertical and it's bang on. The only draw-back I can see for pros may be the range of the laser - pretty weak beyond 25' and outside is weak also beyond 10 feet depending on the brightness of the day. Provides a very wide angle of projection (maybe about 120°)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big time saver, October 20, 2006

By 

DIYer "DIYer" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 77-153 CL2 FatMax Cross Line Laser (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used this laser level for wall tile, floor tile, hanging cabinets, building a level bench on sloping ground and painting a 16 ft diagonal straight line. This tool is excellent and saved me a huge amount of time.

As to accuracy, I've had no problem. Regarding the complaint that two units were way off, I suspect he moved the laser as he worked on the wall. You have to leave the laser in precisely the same spot, you can't move it along as you move down the wall. I made this mistake. I wanted the line a little brighter where I was working, so I moved the tripod, thinking, it would still be at the same height. It was the same height off the floor, but the floor wasn't level, so my new line was 1/4" higher when I moved the laser.

As to the complaint that you have to raise it to the height you want the line projected at, well that is just how any laser would work. It is like complaining that the problem with a screwdriver is you have to get it right up next to the screw. It may be inconvenient, but it is how it works.

As to brightness, I've had no problem indoors. it is easily visible at 20 feet. I haven't used it in a larger area. Outdoors, it is better than others that I've used, but it is impossible to see in bright sunlight. Working in the shade it was fine.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lost a star for dumb cover design, April 29, 2006

By 

Grant E. Lloyd (Monterey, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 77-153 CL2 FatMax Cross Line Laser (Tools & Home Improvement)

Not a bad unit. Mounts on my camera tripod or just sit it on a flat surface. Self-leveling is a real time saver. A great way to get a nice straight line on the project...I would have liked to see the line a little bit finer, but you can mark one edge of it. It is pretty hard to see the line in bright light. But then I guess all the brands have that issue. You have to remove the rubber cover to get to the batteries. This is annoying. The "chin strap" of the rubber cover has nothing to keep it in place and the small location "stud" under the top of the same cover has broken off already. Not that it is needed there anyway. Overall, a very handy setup tool. It just needs the dumb cover redesigned.