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Bulls Eye Auto Leveling Laser Technology means you don’t have to worry about accuracy. The Crosshair Laser Level works handheld as well as affixed to a wall—-all you have to do is put it where you want it, push the button and you’ve got two dead-on accurate vertical and horizontal lines. A neat feature is the locking switch, which maintains your level line for you. The unit is light as a feather, has rubber grips for a good, comfortable hold and is a great value. Homeowners will find dozens of uses for it, from establishing a plumb line without messy chalk to hanging pictures and shelving. It’s powered reliably by a good old 9-volt battery.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Includes a 9 volt alkaline battery, target cone, hanging pin, key-hole hanging attachment, and storage case
• Automatically levels providing vertical and horizontal lines
• Hanging pins fasten unit to wall for hands free convenience
• Lines lock into position for square lines on any surface
• Includes target cone to help illuminate light

Reviews (2)

B&D CrossHair
This tool is easy to use and adequate for the weekend DIY'er. It only illuminates two laser lines (up and to the right) which can be a limiting feature. Lines, however, were level at short distances (less than 10'). I have no desire to have to use the marking target for greater distances. Lock layout feature is good. Quality of beam is adequate to poor - you have to decide whether to save the line or split it when marking - line fades near end of projection and in places completely dissappears on wall (smooth, previously painted drywall). Marking for pin-up to wall is good b/c it is in line w/both beams. For myself - this gadget is going back where it came from while I look for something else. For the money - you get what you pay for - avoid the stud finder combo.

On The Straight and Narrow!!
I bought this to use around the house for various things and I am pretty impressed so far. Before I even attemted to use it, I double checked it's plumb and level accuracy with a plumb bob and a Stabila 72" level ($120)...It was dead on!!! Overall it is a great tool to have in the toolbox if your an avid DIYrrr like me. Some of the things I have used it for: Squaring up stud walls, Hanging cabinets, Hanging pictures and Chair rail, Making layout marks for floor tiles and even squaring up the foundation walls for a shed I built!! It makes building things a fun and joyfull experience, I can't wait to use it again!! (Just make sure that you check it for accuracy before you initally use it!!) ... Read more

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Throw out your chalk lines and trash your plumb bobs—-Crossfire is all you'll need. Just place it where you need it and the Crossfire levels itself for accurate straight, level lines every time. It's spendier than Black & Decker's Sight-Line model, but you do get more for your money, and its "cool factor" is high. First, it levels itself automatically, eliminating the need to squint at bubble vials and ensuring accuracy, something we've never been fond of. But what distinguishes this laser is that it projects two lines at once—-one vertical, one horizontal—-and the position of each can be adjusted individually. So if you need a square work area, the smooth rack-and-pinion mechanism will let you create it easily. We think this is the perfect tool for laying floor tiles or hanging a suspended ceiling. Once you've got your hands on it, you'll find dozens of uses around the house.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Projects level lines to take the guesswork out of getting your projects straight and level
• Eliminates need for chalk lines, carpenter levels or straight edges to mark a straight line
• Automatically finds and sets a level line without any manual adjustments
• Projects a horizontal level and vertical(plumb) line across the room and onto the wall it faces
• Projected lines can be adjusted to intersect and create a square work area

Features

• Includes a 9 volt alkaline battery
• Take guesswork out of finding studs up to 3/4" deep
• Senses studs by detecting differences in wall density
• Lightweight and comfortable to hold
• Audible and visual display

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Great addition to toolbox
We recently moved from an older home where the walls were so solid you could hang pictures anywhere. our new place is new though and as seems to be the usual case uses a very thin kind of plaster board. After unsuccessfully trying to hang some pictures and having them fall down I got this and hey presto, everything is now up and most importantly staying up. The manual wasn't very good and it took me a few goes to get the hang of it, but I'd recommend it to anyone who has pictures, and, or heavy mirrors to hang. ... Read more

Features

• Rubber-overmolded non-slip grips
• Comes with a nylon case with foam protector insert; 2-year warranty
• Transmits level horizon lines and detects wood studs, metal studs, and live electrical wires
• Automatically transmits two horizontal level lines (10 feet in each direction)
• Hangs on walls for hands-free convenience while you work along the level line

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Here's a veritable wunderkind of measuring devices—-the Marksman does everything but buy your project materials for you. We're impressed with how many functions this little unit performs and how easy it is to learn, taking the place of a whole pile of tools, including the pencil. You'll probably use it most often as a measuring device because it beats the tar out of the old metal tape. Just aim it and click, and sonic waves bounce back, letting the unit calculate distance at nearly any angle, thanks to the neat pivoting head. Remember the last time you measured a room for paint or wallpaper? It's tedious work. But the Marksman does it in a few seconds and saves you the trouble of measuring again, too, because you've forgotten the numbers: It stores the results for you. If that's all it did, we'd still call this a winner, but that's just the half of it. It's also a smart stud finder, a calculator and laser pointer. It's incredibly easy to use, the display is easy to read and there's nothing like traveling light. A great addition to the toolbox of anyone from a home owner to a home decorator to a home builder.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Pivoting head makes it easy to take measurements at many different angles
• Selectable display shows your measurements
• Memory chip stores measurement information
• A measuring device, 3-in-1 sensor, calculator, laser pointer and square feet estimator in one small hand-held device
• Electronically detects distances by emitting sonic waves and then measures how long it takes for them to return to the Marksman

Features

• Powered by two AA alkaline batteries for portability and easy maintenance
• Audio and visual indicators for working in noisy environments or where visibility is a problem
• Detects studs from edge to edge for precision mounting
• Detects framing studs in walls for secure hanging of pictures, closet shelving, railing and more
• Detects studs through walls up to 3/4" thick for use with most walls

Features

• Includes a 9 volt alkaline battery
• Stud & Metal Finder detects wood and metal studs with continuous AC warning that alerts you to hot or live electrical wires
• Senses studs by detecting differences in wall density
• Lightweight and comfortable to hold
• Audible and visual display

Features

• Includes a 9 volt alkaline battery
• Stud & Metal & Wire Finder which detects studs, metal, and wire with a separate switch for wire
• Senses studs by detecting differences in wall density
• Lightweight and comfortable to hold
• Audible and visual display

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Beautifully simple to use, Black & Decker's Sight-Line Laser Level does everything the more expensive models do, and it does it just as accurately. Your price break basically covers the difference between a self-leveling base and this one, which must be adjusted manually. But since the leveling legs are so easy to manipulate, we don't see that as a big concession. It's thoughtfully designed with three bubble levels, so whether you're hanging wallpaper off a vertical line or chair rails on the horizontal, this Sight-Line charts your course with the touch of a button. It attaches to a vertical surface with just one contact point, whether you're using the magnetic hanging pin or the magnetic drill anchor (which requires drilling into the surface). We like the one-pin design; it feels easier to adjust than other laser levels that use two pins to attach. The laser line is sharp and clear, making all kinds of jobs easier. The micro-adjust base holds the unit on a workbench, table or floor and projects a straight line wherever you need it. You need only adjust the leveling legs, and that's a simple procedure. Once your bubbles are in the zone, just flip the power button and project a level, straight line wherever you need it. We think it's a great tool for laying floor tiles, too, and just plain handy to have around the house.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Attaches to your wall with either the magnetic hanging pin or magnetic drill anchor
• Micro-adjust base sets on tabletops, workbenches or the floor
• Projects a straight line on and along surfaces
• Not auto-leveling, but easy to set in a level position
• Three bubbles to adjust, two bubbles on axis, for greater accuracy

Features

• Line generator makes horizontal and vertical leveling simple
• Adjustable foot for horizontal leveling
• Easily straps to pipes for additional versatility
• Great for long distances, for large rooms or hallways
• Three bubble levels provide horizontal, vertical and 45? accuracy

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Need a reliable straight line without spending a bundle? This is our choice. Granted, this laser’s not self-leveling, but it’s easy to level and does produce a dead-on accurate horizontal or vertical line. It attaches easily to a wall with either the magnetic hanging pin or the included drill anchor wall mounts. Because it’s a single pin hanger, adjustments are as easy as the touch of a finger. Nice storage bag keeps the tool clean and protected. Just the right tool for the homeowner who’s adding a chair rail, wallpaper border, shelving, cabinets, tile, or a host of other projects. You could spend more for a self-leveling unit, but we think this suits most homeowner’s needs.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Transmits a straight line in horizontal and vertical direction
• Easy wall-mount system uses one pin for hands free convenience
• Includes storage bag, magnetic and drill anchor wall mounts
• Can be used on the floor for layout assistance

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Not what you think it is...
"It's my favorite tool" or so I told my kids when they gave it to me for my birthday. In reality, it is a basic laser pointer in a fancy package. Yes, it produces a straight laser line on the wall or floor, but you need to use a manual level to get it correct. It is difficult to hang on the wall and cannot be done without putting a small nail hole in a spot where you probably don't want one. Spend the extra money and buy a better mounting, self leveling and more accurate one if you need things to be absolutely perfect.

Door Stop
This is the BIGGEST waste of money there is. I can eye a better level line than this thing. It doesn't give you a level line until you use a real level, to level it???? whats the point??? Save your money. This thing makes a better door stop than a laser level.

Great value
This is a great buy for $30.

The basic lazer levels use a single "dot" bean horizontally (as pictured above). The B&D goes one better by making that "dot" a veritcal line with about 30 degrees spread. That means that it will show on the floor and not just something that is raised above the floor.

It makes a great movable chalk line.

The base for mounting it on drywall works well. It has a 2nd one for hard surface where you have to drill a 4-8 mm hole. I have not tried that one, but it appears that it will work.

I can think of many things to improve it such as extending the magnet out (or adding a 3 base) to use directly on metal.

Also the level vials would work better if they where placed on the side and end, rather on the top.

But it is great buy at $30. ... Read more

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Hang new kitchen cabinets, tile the bathroom wall, install a border in the baby's room, add shelving to your home office--the Black & Decker BullsEye laser line generator and stud finder is the tool for the job. In fact, the BullsEye is two tools in one. The built-in stud finder works at depths up to 3/4 inches and provides both an LED and alarm indicator to signal when you've reached the edge of a stud. Once you locate the studs in the wall you're working with, you can then hang the BullsEye at the appropriate height using either the included drywall pushpin (for drywall surfaces) or the keyhole insert with a standard screw or nail (for all other surfaces). Activate the self-leveling laser lines, and the built-in pendulum levels the unit automatically. Depending on the light conditions in your work area, the laser lights should be visible up to 10 feet in either direction. No more chalk lines or straight edges. Just a clean, accurate guide for where to place your fasteners. The included target cones are effective up to 50 feet in either direction of the unit, providing an overall work surface of up to 100 feet in length. The BullsEye works best indoors and is intended for the home enthusiast. Professionals will likely want something a bit more versatile (the BullsEye works only on a true horizontal axis, so it can't determine plumb or set a straight line at any other angle).--Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• Target cones enhance visibility of light at long distances
• Laser line automatically levels
• Stud finder detects studs through walls up to 3/4-inch thick
• Rubber overmold provides comfort and grip when handheld
• Hanging pin fastens unit to wall for hands-free convenience

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Handy, but not super accurate
This is a really good product idea, but unfortunately mine didn't live up to expectations. My laser level is about an inch out of level over 10 feet. That's probably within building specs, but I figured a product packing a laserbeam would be a lot more accurate.

I have some walls that are 20 feet long. I'd hoped to put this level on the wall and hang a bunch of pictures along a level line, but I can see the few inches of error when I look for it, and that'd drive me nuts.

I only use it for jobs that my spirit level can't span, but that are still under about 10 feet. Anything bigger and I get the chalk line out.

Great Tool
I love this tool. We built a new house and I used it for hanging curtain rods, verticla blinds, pictures and shelves. Our wall decorations look organized and very stylish. I like the fact that you can mark on the adjacent wall.

We have these shelves for my kids room that are beautiful but are a total nightmare to hang. It took me 3 tries at our previous house to hang them because there is no room for variance. I hung them in 1 try using this tool.

I have read other reviews where people complain about the holes left when hanging the device and it's nonsense. It really is a pin sized hole.

This is the best tool I have purchsed in 10 years because it saves me so much time when doing projects.

Not level right out of the box.
I upgraded to this one from the $40 basic one B & D offers due to the fact that the other one dropped an inch at 8 feet. So I mistakenly thought that if I spend more money on the "better" one, I would then get a quality product. Not true. This one dropped a half inch at 4 feet on the right and was pretty close on the left at 4 feet (I don't know why)?!? I'm trying to hang kitchen cabinets and it's impossible with sub-par levels. I chalk this one up to me being cheap and not bucking up for a good one. I am fortunate I can return mine to HD for credit. Some of you may not be so lucky.

Stud Finder Works but Laser Level is a bust
We purchased the B&D laser level/stud finder as a Xmas gift for my father-in-law. Unfortunately, the level was a duplicate gift for him with a Craftsman laser level. I got the B&D level as a result. I hung two pictures up side-by-side using the B&D laser level with its "self-leveling" mechanism. Needless to say I have two uneven pictures on the wall. I needed to take out my old level to fix what the laser level messed up. Meanwhile, my father-in-law has nothing but great things to say about the Craftsman.

The stud finder works but for $60+, it's an expensive one. Also, the "wall mounting" feature I feel is misleading. You can mount it to the wall for hands free use only by placing essentially a nail sized pin into the wall for it to hang. Who wants extra holes in the wall?

I've returned the B&D level and hoping no issues with the return from Amazon! The laser level is a useful tool, but it needs to actually work!

Nice idea, but too expensive for limited features.
It was the first consumer laser level I'd seen, so I bought it on impulse. It has been handy a few times, but I broke the push pin used to hold it on the wall after only a couple of uses. Not a big deal, just use a thumb tack. The stud-sensor is okay... I've never really found one that consistently works, so my expectations weren't very high. But my biggest gripe is the price. If it did vertical lines, it might be a little more useful, and therefore worth the money. I think I would have been happier buying just a dedicated laser level... ... Read more

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Here’s a combo no homeowner should be without. The gel-handled drill doesn’t feel like any other we’ve handled, surpassing our expectations for comfort and ease. Most drills these days have keyless chucks, and this is no exception. We’re impressed with the 24-position clutch and the torque you get for any drilling job. What’s great about this package is the self-leveling BULLSEYE laser level/stud finder. It’s light, compact, easy to use and accurate with a range of 20 feet (10 feet in both directions). For larger jobs like decking and fencing, the target cones will produce a 100-foot line you can rely on. We can imagine hanging shelves without a hassle, laying out tile, putting up a chair rail or wallpaper border and being 100-percent level. The level’s got a neat little gripper on the back, so all you have to do is press it into the wall; the resulting mark is so tiny, it won’t be noticed. The stud finder will locate studs for you, so you know you’re drilling into wood. Priced right for the homeowner and do-it-yourselfer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 24-position clutch for a range of drill/driving settings
• Cordless for optimal portability
• GelMax comfort grips for comfort and positive drilling/driving
• Rubber-overmolded non-slip grips for gripping power and comfort
• Keyless chuck for quick and easy bit changes

Features

• Includes a 9-volt alkaline battery
• Take guesswork out of finding studs up to 1-1/2" deep
• Senses studs by detecting differences in wall density
• Lightweight and comfortable to hold
• Audible and visual display