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

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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. Backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty, 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.

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

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.
• ASIN: B00005NMUR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW073KD
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,955 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Bryan Fitzwater (Sunnyvale, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DW073K laser level, December 7, 2002

By	Ray Schwenig (Fleetwood, Pa) - See all my reviews

RTC Construction, Inc. bought this tool for the purpose of finding level while hanging dropped ceilings, footer digs,leveling for kitchen installs, and establishing other benchmarks.
We found that DeWalt is on the cutting edge with this tool. We were pleased at how it worked in general. It was easy to use and I would not hesitate to recommend this tool. The dual diode was very bright and that was a nice treat.
The only thing I believe that needs to be improved is the bump warning system. It is very sensitive to any movement, and I wonder how the laser will react to a windy day outside. Often we found that the level was still level even while the bump warning light was blinking due to minor movement of a wall or the floor.
One other thing that needs improvement is the green vile to find level. The viles were hard to see in low light. Mounting to the ceiling, we had to use a flashlight to read the vile. Part of the problem was due to low lighting, but the other part was due to the green vile.
I was happy not to have to buy alot of accessories with this tool. It had all the essential accessories to get the job done.