How To Use A Laser Level (Self-Leveling Laser Basics)

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In this video I'm showing you how to use a laser level to set a level grade for a concrete floor. I'll show you how to set up a self leveling laser, how to use a grade stick, how the receiver for the laser works, and how to determine your grades for your concrete floor.
A rotary laser level is a tool that shoots a laser beam of light 360 degrees around a room. I use the level laser beam to establish my grades when I prep for a concrete floor pour.
The laser level is a fast and accurate way for one person to check, establish, and mark grades for all kinds of concrete work. If you've never used a laser level, this video will give you a good introduction as how to use one.

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[tonistojsavljevic]

Great video and tutorial how to. I came here to see how to use laser but realized how high level of professionalism you have comparing to masons in my country. I never saw on small construction sites like this, that anyone used laser for leveling of concrete floor and calculating the volume of concrete. Everyone would just ordered little more than they calculate BY TAPE MEASUREMENT and pour the extra left concrete out in the wild. I hope that we would one day get to this level of professionalism. Greetings from Croatia.

[sylviataylor]

As usual you are the man saving me from complete confusion. TY!

[MiranHlede]

dude you are awesome... each time i need some information or tutorial about something you are there... thumbs up!

[Shedrack-ttrv]

Thank you so much this is exactly what I wanted to see, setting the finished grade for the concrete. Laser level a must have. Thank you for keeping it simple.

[psidvicious]

-Yea, the laser level has been a huge money saver in the construction industry for sure. It cuts down the labor cost by 50% for any leveling operation like this.
-People always get confused with it when trying to figure out if the sensor should go up or down on the rod. I always found it helpful to tell people, “Don’t think about where the sensor is on the rod, bcz it’s just a random setup. Rather pay attention to what’s happening to the bottom of the rod, bcz that’s really the business end of the tool.”

[natebee]

Thank you. Great explanation for a newbie.

[Saywhatohno]

Amazing video!!! you marked 21.5 inches above the sill and then you raised it 6.5 inches to 28 inches. Wouldnt that be pouring 6.5 inches of concrete not 4 inches?

[annigard]

Way to advanced for me! Was looking for some basic instructions. Nevermind, someday maybe!

[oscarzepeda]

Thanks for all your videos and how you explain

[CB]

Are the bolts in the nuts on those pier is going to be below the concrete? If so don’t you have to expose the nuts in case something needs to be replaced?

[Nonstopmasonryllc]

Love these videos, Im 22 years old and i’ve been working for my uncle as a mason helper / laborer .. I love the trade but hate doing the labor its hard work. making cement .. moving 12” blocks all day when its 90 degrees .. labor is no joke !! So I started my own mason company now I have 2 masons and 2 helpers working for me ... I love these videos so much knowledge for someone who is just starting off their business. How did you learn to read construction plans thats my biggest obstacle right now .... do you provide any classes ? Willing to pay .. love your videos from New Jersey!

[markdwyer]

Great video if you youes that lazer every day how often do you have to charge the lazer I have the same one but onley youes it at dpc level and I've onley charger it once

[cmm]

Great video 👍. Thank you very much for your help!

[bubba]

Up is down and down is up. Some people can never get past that.

[SamA-qxeq]

Which tripod and level stick do you use?

[Jack.]

Thanks Mike
Good Content for the soon to be pros...
and old armchair want to beezzz

[boyscout-pu]

can a 360 laser level do this better? and can you make a video ot layout a rectangular lot using lasers

[greywolf]

How do you make sure that the vertical beam your receiver is attached to is perfectly vertical ? Or is that not a major concern, as in the fact that a slight tilt of the vertical beam that the receiver is mounted on does not matter so much ?

[jeffdeluca]

Thanks again Mike! Valuable info. I purchased a used and very old builders transit but leveling it is a nightmare. I do believe laser is the way to go. Step up to modern day huh! Do you really like this Topcon?

[squadabingo]

Anytime that laser levels beeping I can't hear a dang thing brother. Other than that very informative video