Stanley 77-189 FatMax PB2 Self-Leveling Laser Plumb Bob

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The New Stanley FatMax PB2 Self-Leveling Laser Plumb Bob is designed to create an accurate, highly visible Up and Down plumb reference instantly at the touch of a button. The PB2 features a unique magnetically dampened leveling system that settles plumb bob up to 20 times faster than conventional methods. The PB2 is ideal for a variety of uses including: stud, conduit and plumming alignment, ceiling, joist and rafter alignment, and transferring points from floor to ceiling.

Product Description

The FatMax PB2 self-leveling laser plumb bob is designed to instantly create an accurate, highly visible up and down plumb reference at the touch of a button. A unique magnetically dampened leveling system settles plumb bob up to 20 times faster then conventional methods. Ideal for stud, conduit and plumbing alignment, ceiling, joist and rafter alignment, and floor to ceiling point transfers. Application: Stud, conduit and plumbing alignment, Accuracy: 1/8in. at 50ft.-up, 1/4in. at 50ft.-down, Range (ft.): 100, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 2 x 5 1/2 x 3

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 4 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 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: B0007M6B9K
• Item model number: 77-189
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,736 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mine works perfectly, January 13, 2007

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M. Dileo "mdileo" (Columbus, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 77-189 FatMax PB2 Self-Leveling Laser Plumb Bob (Tools & Home Improvement)

After using a plumb bob to set a few top plates I decided there had to be a better way. Picked this up despite the two negative reviews.

Well it turns out it works great. The first thing I did was to check the accuracy against some marks I made with a plumb bob. The FatMax was right on to the diameter of the laser beam. Perhaps 1/16".

So far so good, this thing works!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great time saver, June 19, 2005

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Matthew J. Sheaffer (Hanover, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 77-189 FatMax PB2 Self-Leveling Laser Plumb Bob (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a must if your working by yourself. It saves a ton of time! The laser seams to be a good one; what I mean is it isn't one of those laser tools that at 20 feet the laser beam seams to be
1 inch wide. It's accurate too. I got mine at the Home Depot and
paid $89.00. It is definatle worth it. In my mind this paid for itself in the first week.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earned its keep several times over, December 22, 2008

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N. Bolser (Seattle area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 77-189 FatMax PB2 Self-Leveling Laser Plumb Bob (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this originally to use while installing a suspended ceiling to layout for the anchor wires. Working by myself, I could mark out where the anchors should go on the floor with chalk and just walk around with the laser plumb bob. It didn't eliminate the trips up and down the ladder, but it saved me from having to try and plumb down from the ceiling and waiting for the old fashioned bob to quit swinging or trying to level a pole in two dimensions.

Next job was constructing walls in an existing office space. I laid out where the bottom track (steel framing) would be going and plumbed up to the overhead with the Stanley. I have no complaints about its accuracy, Its so simple I would think unless it was defective from the manufacturer, it would have to be plumb. Battery life seems very good, still going on the same original batteries. I thought (and still think) it is overpriced at $90, I did feel a bit of buyer's remorse, but if I needed to replace it, I would buy another without hesitation. I don't believe there is anything else out there that will do the same thing so painlessly. Just set it down and look at the dot on the ceiling. It seems reasonably well constructed and tough enough to handle some short drops and getting knocked around a bit.