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We bought a foreclosure, gutted. Restoring and fixing everything. Changing the grading in back yard, using this for too and now staking for Bobcat guy. This level came adjusted, I peg tested it and with short turns I completed a 1/2 mile 3 wire loop and closed 0.04'. That was way better than I expected. Best part is that I bought it for less than two days rent from my local tool rental place! Don't skimp on the tripod, use good technique and this tool works way better than expected. One review said cross hairs we're fuzzy. As with any level, adjust the eyepiece to focus the cross hairs and the front focus know to Sharpen the rod reading.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
However this one has no use for the cross hairs are not visable . Even set up a white target. They appear when the focus is adjusted way off from when y can see the rod or target .Defective. Does it go back ? Didn't fill out warenty card yet.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I was looking for a transit type optical level for as little money as I had to spend since I owned an older model years ago and got rid of it because I seldom used it. It was a "flip over" style telescope and although quite old, it was still quite accurate but that accuracy depended on how well your setup was, as in how level you could get the instrument and maintain that level condition throughout the use of it at that location. Now new technology has built in level compensator and for the life of me I can't see why anything else but one of these auto-level scopes would ever be wanted anymore. They are truly an accurate and fool proof level and with 24x magnification they work quite well for short distance use around a job site or location where you can easily see 500-750' to the rod-man. I can easily do a 4-5 shot closed loop sight with +/- .02' accuracy back to the origin. I was quite impressed and I think it's mainly due to the auto-level option within the instrument. I was going to buy a whole kit with tripod and rod included but the cost was very prohibitive and decided to part them thru e-bay and all total I think I'm right at $174.00 for all three components. Set up was simple and easy as the base has a standard thread that just about any tripod made for survey work will engage. The three turn adjusters for getting the instrument level are quite firm feeling and robust with no loose threads and a good tight feel. The hook underneath is perfect for the plumb bob to attach to (included with the instrument) and the little string winder plate is easily locked onto the string to hold the height of the plumb bob above your ground spot. The foam packaging around the instrument is quite firm and I'd think a more softer type would be better but I'm not the mfg so I will defer to their tests and judgment that it's sufficient to prevent knocks and drops to prevent instrument damage. Also included with the instrument is a decent instruction booklet in multi language format that describes in detail the various things you need to know. A pair of allen wrenches are included to do a calibration adjustment to the bullseye level on the instrument if the need arises. The table rotation knob and related thread engagement assembly internally are quite nice and tight and very smooth to do fine rotational adjustments. As an entry level or contractor grade instrument, this one is quite nice and very adequate for the building contractor or road builder trying to get some basic level conditions to work with. This instrument does NOT do vertical incline degree of slope measurements but has a nice base compass rose with easy to read numbers of sufficient size for turning corners or any other angular requirement in the horizontal level plane. All in all, I'd give this 24x Optical Level a 4.5 out 5 stars. Would I buy it again... YES... for what I need it for now it is quite adequate and the price is affordable so you can not feel so guilty if it sits on the shop shelf for awhile.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Bought it used so it has a few bumps and bruises
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Good product and good price!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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