How to Frame Perfect Walls Using a Laser Level (Perfect Plumb Walls!)

In this video Eddie shows you how to use a Laser Level to Layout perfectly Plumb walls for your Basement Wall Framing Project!

This is video 1 of a 6 PART basement wall framing series. Learn how to layout your new basement walls and what tools you will need for your entire framing project in this video.

MY FRAMING TOOLS:

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[oldpcgamers]

I am on basement #6 with the Huepar (pronounced Hoo-par) 3 beam laser. Some battery life issues but still very dependable after a couple years. I layout bottom plate lines first so my rooms and curbs are perfectly square to each other. I gain every sq ft of living space while eliminating any contact with foundation walls. The first thing I do is remove the below grade bat insulation on day 1. You immediately see the poured foundation and it's lack of squareness. It takes about 2 hours to get all my lines established for a basement job. Customers love the precision. The benefits continue throughout every phase of the project whether it be ceiling drywall, flooring vinyl plank, bulkhead straightness and even electrical boxes off the floor. Just set the laser and the boxes bang on at 15" thoughout and don't follow the bad concrete floors you encounter. I also love these Huepar lasers for bathroom tile work. with the 3 beam it's all you need for all the trades. Love this channel.

[jesussoler]

Eddie,

I found myself on the same situation than you, after many years using the plumb bob and looking for a straight board finally I got a laser. Mine is like the one that you are showing, horizontal and vertical line but it also gives me a red line for plumb, is a game changer! We safe hours of time, as you know plumbing under soffits and beams is very hard, I hardly recommend it!
Keep the good work

[LoveColorado]

I always enjoy your videos, I only wish you made more, but understand they take a lot of time to film and produce. I’ve watched a number of laser reviews and what I like in particular to yours is that you showed it on an actual job, doing what it is meant to do. I grew up with using a Plumb Bob and it works great but does take a lot of time, however a laser is fantastic on saving time, and frankly its such a time saver and have loved it for laying tile, especially horizontal lines Thanks again for your efforts, and hope everyone is having a fantastic 2022.

[morokeiboethia]

If you have difficulty lining up your laser floor lines on target points that are +15 feet away, there are these things called "high precision manual rotation stages" that you can buy that take that problem out using a laser level. Rotation stages are these devices that are normally used in the optics industry. It's basically a small platform that has a round stage on top of it that has a screw hole (make sure you buy a model that has a hole that matches the size on your laser level on the bottom of the box, if not, you'll have to buy an adapter screw to make it work) in the center of the round stage on top. Thats where you attach your laser level. On the bottom there are knobs that you use to engage the fine rotation clutch. All in all, its a device that allows you to attach your laser level to and has very fine rotation control on it. I bought that Huepar laser level mount but the gears were all plastic inside and it only lasted about a year. These devices are better quality made with metal gears inside and not only does it last longer, it give you much better spin control than the Huepar adapter does. I can line my line up on a target point 40 feet away very easily. Just make sure if you buy one that it can support the weight of the laser level. I own the Bosch GLL3-330CG and I bought a $50 Chinese made rotation stage (60 mm platform) off of Walmart.com and it took all of the headache out of lining up floor lines. These laser level companies really should manufacture these things b/c they are critical to making a laser level useable.

[mikimiki]

Thanks I just got my laser ordered using your link 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[benjaminlightner]

Good video!! I saw your previous videos and I do a lot of stuff without help so the plumbob might have not have been effective for me. Glad to see you gave in to the laser level

[Megalink]

Nice! I just got this laser for under $100 on Amazon. Thanks for the tip!

[yepetoesca]

One more time. Awesome videos. Very helpful. Cheers from canada

[bendini]

Eddie . my hat goes out to you im in construction I learned a ton from your youtube channel and tom you have a great team honestly you should open a construction school you make everything look easy keep up the good work god bless you!

[dylangarrett]

It's been a while since I last watched your videos. Very cool stuff

[seankadar]

I asked a question before regarding the gap issue I was thinking about. Please disregard the question. Figured it out from your videos. As always thanks.

[scottiniowa]

A new basement framing video! Thanks!!

[UrZNL]

Thank you very much this was insightful

[robertkoretsky]

Thanks, great video! I have a Takamine level, same price, excellent quality.

[thedentons]

Thanks for this video my old laser I’ve had 15 years doesn’t project 360* so this is great thanks

[seankadar]

Nice!!!! I’ve been searching and waiting for the Makita laser to go on a super sale price. I’m already in that platform. As always fantastic videos.

[capitankak]

Thanks for posting! Also beats pre-building the wall and using a 4' level to try to make sure it's level. We'll try it on my friend's basement going forward....

[returntothetruth]

Using Traditional Manual Tools Requires Lots of Experience And Skill But Modern Technology Has Made Things Easier for Inexperienced People As Well

[bankhead]

i use a framing square and do my floor layout then i put my wall in place and attach to the floor and then use a level to tie in the top now i got a laser life is so much better....i put the top track inn and then the bottom track and keep moving with that method just installing the top and bottom track thru out the entire layout and afterwards just cut bundles of studs and pop them in . wood would be different but thank god i rarely use wood

[jeffreyspencer]

I purchased that tool a while back and the performance was great but the more I used it got build up on shield could keep shield out of paint among other things but I still give it a 7.