Building & alignment Laser Level

[BUDDYonRC at aol.com]

Just thought I would share this.
I am currently in the building mode and use a jig to set up an align my 
airplane projects, some of you may remember the jig from the K-Factor several years 
ago.
While exploring methods to improve on the setup to make it fool proof and 
easier to set up I decided to install a laser system to enhance the digital level 
method that I have been using in order to give me a visual look that would 
allow me to see the total alignment picture with all points and adjustments 
being indicated at the same time. this will allow me to see the effects of a 
change in alignment  and the effect it has on other points of alignment and make 
corrections without the time consuming and difficult task of making hundred of 
repetitive measurements to assure everything is correct. In other words a 
visual real time picture of cause and effect.  
I did a lot of looking to try and find the lasers required for a reasonable 
price that had all the features that were needed.
While in the tool department of my local Sears Roebuck store to pick up a few 
tools I was looking around and found a sign that had a sale on what they call 
Level Laser Trac $34.00
Item #48247 after watching a how to video they were playing I decided it may 
work and that if it would that I would need two of them so for sixty-eight 
bucks what the heck.

These units have built in level's a mounting system and a magnetic base 
complete with adjustment screws for leveling, they project a flat plane laser beam 
180 degrees. which Is adjustable to any angle horizontal to vertical
After making two mounting stands to attach them to my jig table I proceeded 
to check them out to compare accuracy with my digital level and found that they 
are infinitely accurate.
Projection distance is over thirty feet and they also have a base that will 
mount on a standard camera tripod but the one I have is not stable enough to be 
useful so I made my stands out of a wooden block and 1/4-20 all thread which 
screws into the tripod mounting plate.
The beauty of the flat plane beam is that it allows you to take measurements 
from any place on your building board surface and establish a level line or 
point anywhere on your model where you need it. They work great and you will be 
hard pressed to beat the price.
No, I don't have stock in Sears Roebuck.  
I will follow up with pictures later for those who may have an interest.
Buddy       
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