Stabila 04100 Manual Leveling Rotating Laser System

• Rotating laser system
• Range of 660' in diameter.
• Establish vertical and horizontal planes.
• Three speed rotation.
• Three line length settings.

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Stabila Manual Leveling Rotating Laser System features a rotating laser system that quickly and easily establishes horizontal, vertical, plumb, and square leveling. Easy to set-up, and manageable for 1-person operation, the leveler features a 2-screw adjustment system that ensures fast and accurate set-ups for horizontals and plumb leveling. With an easy-to-read beam and dot visibility, the system's high quality optics delivers bright round dots and fine, easily readable lines. The system also features a 260-foot indoor operating diameter, and dust and water-resistance ideal for outdoor use. Used outdoors with the receiver, the operating range extends to 660-feet. For added versatility, the beam features three rotation speeds (50, 250, and 600 RPM), and three scanning line lengths. The system comes with a 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty. What's in the Box Rotating laser, outdoor receiver and rod clamp, folding ruler/grade stick, target plate, laser glasses, 5/8-11-inch tripod adapter plate, hard shell kit box, batteries, and instruction manual.

Unbelievable bargain.:
I was also hesitant to buy a manually-leveling rotary laser. But after I read the other review, and after reading everything I could on Stabila's three sites (U.S., U.K., Germany) I went ahead and ordered this. The first one came and worked beautifully except that something was wrong with the base and it could not be set up to generate a vertical plane. I sent it back and got another and it works perfectly. The laser levels rapidly. Stabila claims 20 seconds. I'm picky and inexperienced.... I'd put my time in at about 30 seconds. It generates the plumb dot and 7 types of horizontal references: a dot, a short line (say 2" at 5'), a medium line (say 6" at 5'), and a long line (about 12" at 5'), and then three speeds of 360 degree rotation. In bright sun, you cannot see the line created by the spinning dot, but the kit comes with a laser detector (separately available for about $100) which works well. It's not a fancy detector... it doesn't have coarse and fine and bells or whistles. It is not a remote control. But it does detect the laser without fail and forces you to be something on the order of within a 16th of an inch before it says you're dead on. The kit comes well equipped. It has a 5/8" to 1/4" adapter (the unit uses 1/4" threads), a very nice folding rule, a target that can be clipped onto the folding rule, the detector, a mounting bracket for the detector that clamps onto a surveyor's measuring rod, and those bizarre red plastic glasses that make it surprisingly easier to see the red lines or dot. I have the stabila 8' measuring rod and it works perfectly with the detector clamp. The plastic case and foam liner are nice as well and everything fits inside without hassle. This is not a fancy device. It is, however, extremely functional and well made. And it is a bargain. The detector alone is worth $100 (street value... others go for $200 on Amazon) and the accessories easily total a value of another $50. So you're getting an excellent quality, German-made, rotary laser (Stabila proudly refuses to farm out laser production to other countries) for less than $200. Stabila has just come out with a new self-leveling rotary laser. I expect they're going to phase out production of this one. Maybe that's why the price is so excellent. Frankly, I don't see how you can justify a different purchase. What would you rather have? A great, accurate, self-leveling laser with all the bells and whistles for $800 to $1000, or a great, accurate, manual-leveling, simple, fully functional laser for $330... and, say... oh... I don't know... a new table saw?

Fine Quality:
For the money can't beat it. Stabila give you what you need in a manual adjusting laser level. Good package. Detector is real nice.

Stabila Laser Review:
Great product, easy to use and affordable. Levels very quickly and the price was right!

Stabila 04100 Manual Leveling Rotating Laser System:
It is easy to level, and takes only moments. No problems with it not being self leveling. All the extra gear and the hard shell plastic case are fine. My only complaint is that you have to manually turn the nob to change the lazer's location. When your target is over, say, ten feet from the level, and/or the target is some angle other than perpendicular to the level, it is difficult to land on a specific vertical target- for example the edge of a 2x stud. With a hand held remote, you can stop percisely on your target- that's nice. The only question in my mind, is a remote worth the extra hunderds of dollars it costs? For the money, I'm happy with the Stabila 4100- I just make sure I use it BEFORE coffee break.

Good 360 level value:
Stabila makes excellent layout tools and this level is no exception. Don't let the lack of auto-leveling steer you away from this one- the manual leveling devices are very easy to use and accurate. It produces a very strong beam that is easy to see over distances, and the kit comes complete with lots of goodies that add functionality. Overall, this is a very good value and has quality that will last. It works well for drop ceilings, but is also excellent for laying out chair railing, wainscoting, wall tile, etc. The tool is made in Germany.