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

List Price: $109.00 Discount Price: $69.95

Features:

• UP accuracy of 1/8" @ 50ft, and Down accuracy of 1/4" @ 50ft.
• 100' working range depending on illumination.
• 635nm Laser Diode for bright, clear beam.

Accessories:
Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide	Popular Mechanics (1-year)	Rayovac NM715-8 Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, 8-Count Package

Customer Reviews:

check it frequently [Posted on 2006-02-26]
This is a great tool when it works. The one I used came out of plumb rendering it useless and the work I produced with it worthless.

Mine's out of plumb constantly [Posted on 2006-05-17]
I brought this expensive gadget to do some framing work. Thought it will save me plenty of time. I was wrong. On a 8' ceiling to floor framing it was out of plumb by 1 inch!. Used a conventional plumb bob with a string to verify. It just didn't work out of the box. Wasted my $$$. From the physical look of the CST Lasermark MP3, it looks like it is made by the same OEM. Check it out yourself. Don't wast your $$ on that one either.

Mine works perfectly [Posted on 2007-01-14]
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!

Jobsite Tough [Posted on 2007-10-19]
I am a construction plumber and recently had the pleasure of using this laser plumb on a construction project installing several hundred feet of piping and ductwork. The laser plumb allows laying out the piping runs on the floor and then transfering the hanger locations to the rough ceiling. It is surprisingly rugged and stood up to jobsite conditions without problems over several months (and still works). Even under constant use, battery life is very good. Compared to other lasers, the "down" beam is particularly easy to use. The ductwork foreman and I kept stealing the plumb from each other and neither of us had any accuracy problems over the course of the job. It's durable, usable, and inexpensive - I'm buying one for myself.

Time Saver! [Posted on 2008-09-03]
Despite a few negative reviews I purchased the PB-2, I figured maybe the other guys got a lemon, it happens. Turns out mine is true, checked it with a plumb bob before using it just to make sure, I am a custom finish carpenter by trade and with the kind of money people are paying for my work and the houses they build my tools need to be accurate. This little gem will save you a whole lot of time when transfering locations between the floor and the ceiling, I use it for all my ceiling work work, box beams, coffered ceilings, drop-downs, etc. and it makes positioning your lighting a breeze. I would recommend this product to any tradesman, just make sure to check it for plumb before you use it.

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