Dead laser syndrome.

[ruff]

My laser measuring device (thingie) died. Well....it started taking it's time reaching decisions.
I click it, the beam hits the wall, makes that clicking sound and five seconds later it gives me a reading...............or an error message.

Five seconds! You got to be kidding. Had I ever whipped my Windsor out from its dust collecting corner in the van, I'd be practically done vacuuming!

So out with the old Kobalt:

And in with the new Dewalt:

Is it more durable? Any better?

Damn. I really don't want to whip the Windsor out.

 

[dgardner]

I've had my Bosch for a couple years with no issues..... Dunno about the DeWalt.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-130-ft-Laser-Distance-Measurer-DLR130K/202504985

 

[dgardner]

Did you try wiping off the two optical windows on the old one? Accumulated smudges, dust and grime could have been the culprit.

 

[Desk Jockey]

We've been getting the Bosch too. They work well and hold up to abuse.

 

[ruff]

Did you try wiping off the two optical windows on the old one? Accumulated smudges, dust and grime could have been the culprit.

These things never even occur to me
I'll go right out and spit (mine is CRI approved) on these windows, wipe, shoot a beam and report.

 

[Zee]

I have the Bosch too and it works great.

Once a year -maybe- I need to change the batteries and it's good to go.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Bosch

But would expect the DeWalt to be good as well

..L.T.A.

 

[jcooper]

I've had my Bosch for a couple years with no issues..... Dunno about the DeWalt.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-130-ft-Laser-Distance-Measurer-DLR130K/202504985

Have same one, works well.

 

[Nate The Great]

Leica Disto D2........... Because 130' is too short for me.... Plus I like the slimness and rolling total it does for me....

 

[mirf]

I have a bosch now paid more but it has held up.

 

[Old Coastie]

I have a measuring wheel in lime green. Chirps like a canary and makes a buzzing sound whenever the gears grind.

I think of it as a mini-skillset and intend to wrap it around the next damty chihuahua that mistakes my ankle for a chewy bone.

 

[Desk Jockey]

where the hell did you come from?

 

[Old Coastie]

where the hell did you come from?

Sheer poverty, or I'd be bragging on my snooty-falooty laser measuring tools, too. Prior to that, there's a good chance that I was adopted, but none of the Rockefellers will admit to giving up such a handsome baby.