I've been using this laser at work for the past 6 months and love it so much that I bought my own. I've used the HILTI, Bosch, and PLS lasers and this is hands down THE BEST 3 plane laser on the market.
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I have this laser. just a note about the size of the case. it does seem to be oversized but if you purchased the optional detector to go with it (DW0892G) the case is already set up to accommodate the sensor, bracket for the sensor to mount to a grade rod, and even a place for a spare 9V battery. ( the sensor takes a 9V battery) I find this to be quite handy to have everything all in one case. so its good planning ahead as far as that goes, for those who purchased the sensor as well. also, there is a place in the case for a spare 12v battery for the laser itself if you wanted to keep an extra in the case. it does however only come with a single battery. my only complaint about this laser is i wish it had a fine adjustment set-up. otherwise, i am very happy with it.
Hello! I just purchased this laser and detector. I went to use it outside and the detector doesn't seems to pick up the laser unless I'm 5 feet or closer to the laser. Did you experience anything like this?
@@matthewzook1859 I did have a bit of trouble getting it to find the detector on a bright sunny day at 40 feet while laying out a garage foundation. It did seem harder than i thought at that distance but at 5 feet you should have no trouble at all. make sure the battery in the detector is good and that the laser is turned in such a way that the corner posts of the laser housing are not interfering with your line. I have used mine outside, of several projects and I have always managed to get the detector to pick up the beam. I Have noticed it is much easier indoors though, which is why i think the bright sunlight may play a part. not sure,...that has just been my experience.
@@ryankershaw647 Thanks for the reply! Have you had issues using the detector in colder temperatures (around 32 degrees F)? I can't imagine Dewalt would make something that wouldn't work at that temp, but it was cooler today when I used it.
@@matthewzook1859 I have used it in cooler weather and no issues. I am very happy with it. Although, as mentioned before, my only complaint is i wish it had a fine adjustment on it for getting your line right on the money at greater distances. I use it all the time though and it works great.
@@ryankershaw647 I must have a defective one then. Sometimes it seems to work fine, other times it wont register even when I can visibly see the laser on the detector. Thanks for your help!
this suffer's from the same problem i have noticed with all DeWalt laser : even when brand new they either off they'r calibration margin or really close to being off. Bosh lasers that i have checked seem to perform better at keeping the calibration over time. and then Hilti makes them close to or perfectly calibrated (but then they shit the bed and make a battery lid being hold by 2 plastic rods each about 1 mm thick)
Rob, after all these years would you still recommend this laser or another one that has the three lasers. My pls 480 died the other day and I'm in the market, thanks in advance
Just bought this laser yesterday. love that it is green, love that it does a true 360 in all axis. problems with this laser? the accuracy, which i scoffed at when reading on the box, ( i have hilti spinners, and they are only guaranteed 5/8 in 100 ft, although most of them are dead on). i suggest anyone buying this laser to check its level. it was out a staggering inch and a quarter in 120 ft. which, is par for the course for little dewalt palm lasers, but not acceptable for a 700 dollar laser (canadian) . actually quite astonishing. actually, relooking at the box, it simply says accuracy 1/8. which in this case would be over 10 ft. which is about par to the base model dewalt laser. and , as someone else has stated, the loss of the fine accuracy adjustment is a huge loss, trying to line this up over 120 ft is near impossible now but hey, green
Have been using it daily for a few months now. Dewalt eventually swapped the horrifically out of level level for one with one of the glass panes flawed. Once again, it was a problem that affected only the horizontal level use, which I don't use. I probably put it thru it's biggest test in the sun last week, working directly on the sunny side of a building aand trying to pick it up over 100 ft vertically. It did not pass that test. That was the first time I have had a visibility issue. Oddly enough, the reason why I couldn't see it in the sun is the fact the line is so fine, which is also a huge benefit of it. Even my big bitch hilti green beam has a problem on the harsh sun, so I can't degrade it too much for disappearing. I do grid, and I use the vertical 90 all day every day. It's a damn good laser
I like and want this laser, but all I want to know is can it also be used to plumb walls while framing? Every video I watch people talk about it, show it on, but never show, or say if it can be use to plumb walls while framing.
Hi. I just bought one of these. Inside the box was a 1"x3.5" steel bar...the dewalt customer service people had no idea what it was for, do you? There's a little hole in one corner of it. Also the instructions on this unit are terrible. There's a paper about the danger of batteries, and a little piece about the parts of the laser, but nothing about how to use it for different applications. Dewalt told me to go to youtube to find it. (gee thanks for passing the buck). your video does a great job of explaining the features, but do you know where to find information about how to actually use it for grade readings, squaring up a room etc. I'd like to be sure to know how to best use the tool. Dewalt dropped the ball there.
+A Concord Carpenter No it's not part of the bracket, that's a big metal piece. Here's what it looks like. It was in a little paper brochure that showed what accessories you can use with the level. It's just a little 1x3.5" piece with a hole in the corner. Not sure how to upload a picture of it here.
You put it between the back bracket magnets of the laser and ceiling holder...it acts as a slider between the magnets and the steel flat bar of the holder... and tata, you have a height adjustable laser on the ceiling bracket. Or else, the magnets are so strong they don't slide on the holder.
I also have this laser but when I let one of my coworkers barrow it the thing is that he turned it off before he turned the horizontal line off and now it won’t work do you have a fix for this.
Hey Mike thanks for your comment. I'm hesitant to add priced to my videos since many times my video comes out before the tool is released and the price changes, or the manufacturer races the lowers the price, or the tool is no longer a current model but the video is still lI've
I wanted to know this too. Does this laser put a "cross mark" (with lines that extend out) on the ceiling that is directely plumb to the "cross mark" that it puts on the ground below it? At 1:27 you can see this "cross mark"; it's the one on the table (ground), not the wall. I'd like to know if that "cross" is also illuminated on the spot directly above it (plumb) on the ceiling. The Dewalt DW089K Has this feature. Thanks.
I was thinking the green laser is more visible than the red both indoors and outdoors. But someone told me the red is better than green outdoors. Is he right or wrong?
when are tool developers going to hire actual carpenters or just people in trade, not from youtube, not from ‘look I made a plate protector for mom’ home hobby garages, and shut their mouth and ask the tradesman what he wants? If they did so they would figure out that everybody uses 18v batteries, not 10,8 not 12v EIGTHEEN Volt!!! And you are damn right!! It all has to do with effiency. Why would constanly run about and look for a spare socket to attach yet another charger?? The answer.. You dont!! Therefore if we are not talking a constant going rotationslaser tradesmen disregard these kind of lasers. Make it 18v you mororns!!!
Great review, let me ask you. me and my friend have the same laser. batteries are fully charged, and the laser is brand new out of the box. BUT! the variety between the two are different. one is darker green and one is lighter green. (same brightness) how does it possible ?
Well, no offense but a female picked up the line and i knew that this call wasn't going anywhere. For your interest, post your Email here so i can send you the photos. tell me what do you think.
+fancy It takes a bit of muscle to slide the laser, I didn't find it a deal killer but other lasers, like the Bosch, have a knob that give you micro adjustment
+A Concord Carpenter Even the Bosch laser has it's downfall. The fine adjustment is a little sloppy, but the point over 360° adjustment is nice. These lasers with pendulums also move too much when people are walking around. I have the new stabila that automatically adjusts to its own receiver. It uses servos, as apposed to a pendulum. I'll let you know how it works. Biggest problem with it is the price.
+A Concord Carpenter I have the Bosch stand with the micro adjuster, it's fantastic. it just uses a standard tripod mount so it should be able to work with any laser.
$480....Green laser levels are waaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. The same laser in red costs 5x less. Green diodes these days are the same price as red, so no reason for the high price, other than price gouging.
I've been using this laser at work for the past 6 months and love it so much that I bought my own. I've used the HILTI, Bosch, and PLS lasers and this is hands down THE BEST 3 plane laser on the market.
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I have this laser. just a note about the size of the case. it does seem to be oversized but if you purchased the optional detector to go with it (DW0892G) the case is already set up to accommodate the sensor, bracket for the sensor to mount to a grade rod, and even a place for a spare 9V battery. ( the sensor takes a 9V battery) I find this to be quite handy to have everything all in one case. so its good planning ahead as far as that goes, for those who purchased the sensor as well. also, there is a place in the case for a spare 12v battery for the laser itself if you wanted to keep an extra in the case. it does however only come with a single battery. my only complaint about this laser is i wish it had a fine adjustment set-up. otherwise, i am very happy with it.
Hello! I just purchased this laser and detector. I went to use it outside and the detector doesn't seems to pick up the laser unless I'm 5 feet or closer to the laser. Did you experience anything like this?
@@matthewzook1859 I did have a bit of trouble getting it to find the detector on a bright sunny day at 40 feet while laying out a garage foundation. It did seem harder than i thought at that distance but at 5 feet you should have no trouble at all. make sure the battery in the detector is good and that the laser is turned in such a way that the corner posts of the laser housing are not interfering with your line. I have used mine outside, of several projects and I have always managed to get the detector to pick up the beam. I Have noticed it is much easier indoors though, which is why i think the bright sunlight may play a part. not sure,...that has just been my experience.
@@ryankershaw647 Thanks for the reply! Have you had issues using the detector in colder temperatures (around 32 degrees F)? I can't imagine Dewalt would make something that wouldn't work at that temp, but it was cooler today when I used it.
@@matthewzook1859 I have used it in cooler weather and no issues. I am very happy with it. Although, as mentioned before, my only complaint is i wish it had a fine adjustment on it for getting your line right on the money at greater distances. I use it all the time though and it works great.
@@ryankershaw647 I must have a defective one then. Sometimes it seems to work fine, other times it wont register even when I can visibly see the laser on the detector. Thanks for your help!
this suffer's from the same problem i have noticed with all DeWalt laser : even when brand new they either off they'r calibration margin or really close to being off. Bosh lasers that i have checked seem to perform better at keeping the calibration over time.
and then Hilti makes them close to or perfectly calibrated (but then they shit the bed and make a battery lid being hold by 2 plastic rods each about 1 mm thick)
Excellent product overview Rob. Tons of information. That looks like the best laser level I have seen to date.
fantastic Brodher
Great laser.. I own 3 of them.. however we added the hilti pm40 to the fleet and its an overall improvement - review it when you have a chance.
Rob, after all these years would you still recommend this laser or another one that has the three lasers. My pls 480 died the other day and I'm in the market, thanks in advance
from Brasil
You need to check accuracy of the beam jus like you check your levels every so often.
Can U make a check of calibration video of this laser???
Just bought this laser yesterday. love that it is green, love that it does a true 360 in all axis. problems with this laser? the accuracy, which i scoffed at when reading on the box, ( i have hilti spinners, and they are only guaranteed 5/8 in 100 ft, although most of them are dead on). i suggest anyone buying this laser to check its level. it was out a staggering inch and a quarter in 120 ft. which, is par for the course for little dewalt palm lasers, but not acceptable for a 700 dollar laser (canadian) . actually quite astonishing. actually, relooking at the box, it simply says accuracy 1/8. which in this case would be over 10 ft. which is about par to the base model dewalt laser.
and , as someone else has stated, the loss of the fine accuracy adjustment is a huge loss, trying to line this up over 120 ft is near impossible now
but hey, green
finally a first hand review. thank you. how is the visibility in the sun?
decent, not great
Have been using it daily for a few months now. Dewalt eventually swapped the horrifically out of level level for one with one of the glass panes flawed. Once again, it was a problem that affected only the horizontal level use, which I don't use. I probably put it thru it's biggest test in the sun last week, working directly on the sunny side of a building aand trying to pick it up over 100 ft vertically. It did not pass that test. That was the first time I have had a visibility issue. Oddly enough, the reason why I couldn't see it in the sun is the fact the line is so fine, which is also a huge benefit of it. Even my big bitch hilti green beam has a problem on the harsh sun, so I can't degrade it too much for disappearing. I do grid, and I use the vertical 90 all day every day. It's a damn good laser
this review stands out from the crowd! really good; it helped me to take a decision. thx
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Similar, don't have prices to compare, green closer colour is very visible
I like and want this laser, but all I want to know is can it also be used to plumb walls while framing? Every video I watch people talk about it, show it on, but never show, or say if it can be use to plumb walls while framing.
dave trettel yes
Hi. I just bought one of these. Inside the box was a 1"x3.5" steel bar...the dewalt customer service people had no idea what it was for, do you? There's a little hole in one corner of it.
Also the instructions on this unit are terrible. There's a paper about the danger of batteries, and a little piece about the parts of the laser, but nothing about how to use it for different applications. Dewalt told me to go to youtube to find it. (gee thanks for passing the buck). your video does a great job of explaining the features, but do you know where to find information about how to actually use it for grade readings, squaring up a room etc. I'd like to be sure to know how to best use the tool.
Dewalt dropped the ball there.
+darkknighte Is it the back of the bracket - did it fall out / off?
+A Concord Carpenter No it's not part of the bracket, that's a big metal piece. Here's what it looks like. It was in a little paper brochure that showed what accessories you can use with the level.
It's just a little 1x3.5" piece with a hole in the corner. Not sure how to upload a picture of it here.
darkknighte it's use is for nailing it to a wooden stud using the hole in the steel and then attach the laser level via the magnets mate
You put it between the back bracket magnets of the laser and ceiling holder...it acts as a slider between the magnets and the steel flat bar of the holder... and tata, you have a height adjustable laser on the ceiling bracket. Or else, the magnets are so strong they don't slide on the holder.
Like your videos mate.
Has anyone ever told you that you look like a young Joe Pesci?
Did I hear it has a accuracy of 8 inches over 100 ft @ 1:22 mins? Not accurate at all then, if that's correct.
have you tried the new Imex LX3D green beam. Beats the Dewalt on every score-better beams, better batterys, usb charging port - great tool
lisa SANDEMAN I keep seeing this same comment. This is the US and that level is not available here
how does it compare to the bosch GLL 3-80. which has 3 360 red lasers
Bosch has an ANNOYING alarm that goes off when the laser is moved which drives me crazy when setting it up.
Extra space in case if for detector and additional batteries. Case is actually right sized. Nice review otherwise.
what is better this dewalt or the bosch ?
Bosch - I have this laser. Most other guys I know get rid of them and swap for a rotary laser. Accuracy blows
Dewalt makes nice lasers. is it really 8 inches at 100 ft? that seems like a pretty big tolerance. perhaps I misheard.
+Wild Goose If it's 8 inch.. don't sell it.
It's 1/8 inch.. more acurate and useful.
+Wild Goose 1/8 inch
+A Concord Carpenter That makes more sense!
green lasers aren't that much better and even worse in some circumstances though, but very nice review mate, thanks.
I also have this laser but when I let one of my coworkers barrow it the thing is that he turned it off before he turned the horizontal line off and now it won’t work do you have a fix for this.
Will it handle impact, like drops from a wall or accidentally getting kicked
Eddy Flo as well as any laser
Can it be recalibrated
awesome review. Looks to be a fantastic laser.
+Mike Neufeld www.toolboxbuzz.com/cordless-tools/dewalt-dw089lg-12v-max-3-x-360-green-line-laser/
A Concord Carpenter
Please, when you present a product review please add the retail price for that item you are reviewing. Thank you
Hey Mike
thanks for your comment. I'm hesitant to add priced to my videos since many times my video comes out before the tool is released and the price changes, or the manufacturer races the lowers the price, or the tool is no longer a current model but the video is still lI've
Perfectly understandable but even indicating the date of your review and possible pricing and release date would be helpful. Thanks for getting back.
what is the price in Saudi Riyals
Will the illuminate for ceilings to mark for light fixtures?
Do you mean a plumb mark?
Yes.. from the device (on the floor) up to the ceiling.
I wanted to know this too. Does this laser put a "cross mark" (with lines that extend out) on the ceiling that is directely plumb to the "cross mark" that it puts on the ground below it?
At 1:27 you can see this "cross mark"; it's the one on the table (ground), not the wall. I'd like to know if that "cross" is also illuminated on the spot directly above it (plumb) on the ceiling.
The Dewalt DW089K Has this feature.
Thanks.
G'day
Do you know if DE0892-XE (laser detector) works with this?
Thanks
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it's shit. twice now I have to go to repair.The battery ran out and when I put another battery it did not start
what's the price bro????
I was thinking the green laser is more visible than the red both indoors and outdoors. But someone told me the red is better than green outdoors. Is he right or wrong?
I feel green is better in daylight [outdoor] conditions
when are tool developers going to hire actual carpenters or just people in trade, not from youtube, not from ‘look I made a plate protector for mom’ home hobby garages, and shut their mouth and ask the tradesman what he wants? If they did so they would figure out that everybody uses 18v batteries, not 10,8 not 12v EIGTHEEN Volt!!! And you are damn right!! It all has to do with effiency. Why would constanly run about and look for a spare socket to attach yet another charger?? The answer.. You dont!! Therefore if we are not talking a constant going rotationslaser tradesmen disregard these kind of lasers. Make it 18v you mororns!!!
Great review, let me ask you. me and my friend have the same laser. batteries are fully charged, and the laser is brand new out of the box. BUT! the variety between the two are different. one is darker green and one is lighter green. (same brightness)
how does it possible ?
Not sure - have you contacted Dewalt?
Well, no offense but a female picked up the line and i knew that this call wasn't going anywhere.
For your interest, post your Email here so i can send you the photos. tell me what do you think.
Eyal Eyal probably different batch of diodes that the lasers was built with
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Eyal Eyal As someone else said it was a different diode manufacturer or a different lot of diodes from the same diode manufacturer.
10.8V not 12V
12 V Max
Can this laser be used to plumb doors? Does it have plumb line
Frapo Chino yes
It’s light affiliated semiconducting emitted radiation/ laser
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Rob you still thing this is one of the best laser on the market today ?
I have red and green laser
The green laser is thirsty on battery
Um desse no Brasil custaria vida
Does it perform outside?
I need a laser for decks and pergolas
+Shahar Dror yes and it has a pulse mode
Thank you!
+A Concord Carpenter
Im sorri,no spik English ((
Please,help,im in Russia, сколько в миллиметрах толщина луча?? на расстоянии ~ 5 метров
One major drawback for metal stud framers is the lack of fine adjustment. They missed the boat with this one.
+fancy It takes a bit of muscle to slide the laser, I didn't find it a deal killer but other lasers, like the Bosch, have a knob that give you micro adjustment
+A Concord Carpenter Even the Bosch laser has it's downfall. The fine adjustment is a little sloppy, but the point over 360° adjustment is nice. These lasers with pendulums also move too much when people are walking around. I have the new stabila that automatically adjusts to its own receiver. It uses servos, as apposed to a pendulum. I'll let you know how it works. Biggest problem with it is the price.
+A Concord Carpenter I have the Bosch stand with the micro adjuster, it's fantastic. it just uses a standard tripod mount so it should be able to work with any laser.
Dewalt and other companies need to take a lesson from festool about getting tools to fit back into their cases.
It's really just not that hard. You look at the molding, see where the L shape is and it's obvious.
$480....Green laser levels are waaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. The same laser in red costs 5x less. Green diodes these days are the same price as red, so no reason for the high price, other than price gouging.
where can you find a professional grade 3 plane red laser for $96.00. could you post that link
@Craig Harimon
His name speaks for itself...
did you say 8inch accuracy
Eli Thomas Bane Martin with my Boston accent it sure sounds that way but I said 8th inch
@@ConcordCarpenter
Thank you, That's why I was searching the comments to get clarification on that as well.
what the fuck u mean with in 8" over 100 f so over that distance u could be off 8"
should be 1/8" - why you swearing?
1/8th - Boston accent sorry. Sometimes I talk too fast trying to cover everything. Sorry
Excellent. Mais moi je suis en cote d ivoire et je suis dans le besoin.
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0.3mm is not 1/8 of an inch it is 1/64 of an inch
DEWALT is Good . I'Like I"Like I'Like
Light amplification by the stimulation of electrical radiation.
Be honest how many takes to do the first bit about the word laser? Lol 👍😄🍰🇬🇧🤘
+wayne burgess I wrote it on cardboard and put it behind the lens!
So your biggest complaint with this tool is " I'm an idiot"
Hahahaha it looked a mouthful to get right 👍😄🇬🇧🍰
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супер нивелир!!!
The fact that the accuracy is 8" over 100' is NOT good. Did you miss-speak?
1/8"
@@ConcordCarpenter
I'll replace my hearing aid batteries. Thanks
skipmoreo lol
8" accuracy? That can't be right. 1/8" maby? Get your facts right
+STEVE H That's a Boston accent for 1/8" accuracy.
I was thinking there is no way. I use these thing every day and our new lasers are now 1/16" in a 100'. A cool tool though
+STEVE H sorry man I talk too fast for my own good
I caught that too, I need something slightly more accurate, just a hair more
Get your spelling right. Maby 🤣🤣
I have it but it's a crap !!!
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Garbage laser I frame soffits and I use 2 different brand new laser and both was bad.!
Jesus Lopez bad meaning out of level? Please tell us more
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz yup
2" off in 45 feet!!!
Jesus Lopez wow! That sounds like you got a LEMON have you returned it and tried another
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz I did!!!
wow..but i prefer chinese have the same result and cost 150
gamer sal which brand?
Anything can be cheap when you're a pirate