Johnson Level & Tool 99-005K Manual-Leveling Rotary Laser System, Red, 1 Kit

UPDATE after EIGHT years of use: I've now had my "Johnson Level & Tool 99-006K Self Leveling Rotary Laser System Kit" for EIGHT years and it's still going strong. I do dirt work/grading, etc and the kit is often used in rough environments and then placed in the back seat of my truck until the next job comes up. I've taken reasonably good care of it but I've certainly not been gentle with it and I've never had a case for it. It's been hit with flying debris and knocked/blown over so many times. That says a ton about how well-built these units are! Still going strong in March 2023. Originally purchased from Amazon in January 2015.-------------------I received my rotary laser system and unboxed it as quickly as I could to try it out. The calibration descriptions were quite clear and within a few minutes I was up and running. The tripod is very sturdy with clamps that lock securely. The laser detector was loud (quite loud actually, I'll be putting tape over mine to muffle the sound a bit) but slid smoothly up and down the boom pole. In fact, I may add a small piece of felt to help it move even more smoothly. The carrying case for the rotary laser is very well padded and seemingly well-built.My primary buying concern was to get all the necessary pieces for a complete system in one purchase. Initially, I was planning to buy a used system off Craigslist but decided instead I didn't want a hodge-podge system.My one request of Johnson is that I could buy a larger case that would carry perhaps everything but the pole or the tripod. One more - none of the barcodes on the product literature led to the promised video described on each. Maybe this was a momentary glitch but it certainly didn't work on my attempted.Regardless, the system was easily understood and setup straight out of the box. So far, I'm a fan!************One Year Update**********And one year later...I still love this thing. It has performed flawlessly for me and earlier this week I took a picture to give you an idea of the range of the laser. You can't really see the tripod but it is sitting next to my white Tundra on the upper right side of the image. It is sending a signal out to the receiver and I'm confident I could have moved at least another 50 to 100 feet away from the transmitter. I estimate this distance at about 400 feet.

The level and associated products are high quality and very functional. I was able to start using the level in less than 30 minutes with a high degree of confidence. I'm building a pole barn in Colorado Springs and this level made the job a lot easier.-The detector is a little bit hard to get used to at first, but it's easy once you get the hang of it.-The tripod seems like it is built to last. It might be one of the nicest things in the kit.-The laser module is really self explanatory and easy to use. The high speed mode works great even at long distances (> 100').-I wish it came with a case. There's a similar level at Lowe's that I didn't notice until after I already bought this one. It seems to be just as good and it comes with a hard case for the whole kit. The Lowe's level is $20 more, but I would have gladly paid that for the case. It's very frustrating not to have a case, but I knew going in that I wasn't getting one, so oh well.

As an owner/builder for my own house, I decided to do much of the excavation myself. This laser level helped immensely with very little learning curve. Also, it is very durable and I'm not afraid of breaking it. The laser itself is very accurate,and setting it up is so easy. If you are too slanted when you turn the laser on, it doesn't break anything...it simply gives a warning signal until you tilt it to within it's range. The stand is really easy to adjust so getting it level enough for the laser to begin spinning is easy and stable.. Also, just as importantly, the laser sensor (the small yellow device that can sense the laser) works wonderfully, and is absolutely essential. I was able to read the laser about 70' away accurately! I have no doubt that this system is the best leveling system for large areas regardless of cost...It's just that much better that it also the most cost effective solution.

Like it alot

Good quality, nice casing is an added value. Rotary laser works fine. Rod one side in feet an inches the other sude in ten’th of feet is a good idea. Good vslie for the price. Just don’t like they say it’s msde in US when shipping infi says China.

this is a great kit to buy, everything is very easy to set up and use. only issue i had was the battery cover on the detector had broken and they could not get me a replacement . but they did say i could go buy one at a local store and sent them the receipt and they would pay it ( i never actually ended up doing this )I use this for building driveways mostly helps get a good grade and make sure your even and level where you want to be. works from a good distance and 360 degrees so you can place it out of the way as long as it has a line of sight!i would totally recommend this to anyone, much better and faster than the old sight ones and you can use this one with just one person, saves time and money.

This is an expensive product, no doubt.But it's absolutely worth it, and it's a fantastic tool to have. I used it to pour the concrete pad for my new garage, and I'll be using it next to hang new cupboards. This thing is worth its weight in gold and I'm happy I own it.