Buy Bosch GLR500 Laser Distance MeasurerBosch GLR500 Laser Distance Measurer Product Description:
- Multi-surface area mode calculates total area of several individual surfaces with common length or height
- Built-in memory storage stores up to 30 measurement modes and results
- Four measuring reference points: back, front, swing-out extension pin, center of optional tripod
- Incredibly accurate at +/- 0.04 inches (1.0 mm)
- Wide range--from 2 inches up to 500 feet
Product Description
The Bosch GLR500 laser distance measurer relies on precision laser measuring technology, to provide results accurate to within +/- 0.04-inches (1.0mm) at distances up to 500 feet. This unit measures length, area, and volume, with multiple settings, including indirect length, double indirect, combined indirect, stake out, trapezoid, multi-surface area, and timer measurements. It features a quiet mode, and has a large, backlit, illuminated four-line display for easy readability. Four AAA batteries included.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
A mostly good device
By John Elder Robison
The distance measuring part of this tool is great when used indoors. Its precision and speed are excellent. Outside, though, is another matter. The laser is not bright enough to reach a 200 foot object outdoors during daylight unless you are extremely careful. If you need to measure outdoors with this tool, best do so near dusk or at night when the laser will show up bright. That's really my only criticism; the light is just not powerful enough for the range advertised. This tool also has a neat height calculator that measures distance to the base of a tower, distance to top, and calculates height. But again, that is very much limited by laser power during the day.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Bosch GLR500 Laser Measure - perfect tool
By Kim B. Wardle
I am building a 6,700 square foot home in Arizona. Most of the rooms have at least two 45 degree 'corners', making it very hard to do the layout. The perimeter of the house has 26 each 90 degree corners and 21 each 45 degree corners. The house has 'bump-outs' for the great room, front room, office and master bedroom. The concrete contractor was pulling his hair out. Once he laid out all the work points for the perimeter of the house pad, I used the laser to correct them.This unit is more accurate than a metal tape measure for all those distances over 35 feet long. I used a tripod that had a 1/4 inch diameter threaded connection directly over the center of the legs. I then attached a plumb bob to the center tube. I placed a laser detector plate (I also own a CST/Berger 57-ALHVPKG Electronic Self Leveling Horizontal and Vertical Rotary Laser) at the farthest apart points of the house, creating a permanent "Check Point". Using dimensions from AutoCAD, I could then correct all the work points within 1/16 of an inch.The problem that most people complain about when using a laser level, is that they get different measurements with repeated uses. The problem is not the unit, but trying to hold it still while taking the measurement. When using a tripod, there was not a chance of movement. As I would verify the dimensions, I would consistantly rechecked the results. Using the laser detector, the measurements were within (+ or -) 1/16 inches of the first dimension.Using the same two check points, we also laid out the driveway, walkways, pool and pool house. This unit is much easier to use and has many more features than the less expensive DLR135, DLR165 units. I received a DLR135 as a bonus when I bought the CST/Berger. It is nice for what it is, but I needed the longer distance model.I would definitely recommend this item.KimOgden, UT
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Surprisingly accurate and precise
By MostlyHarmless
I tested the GLR500 against know ranges from a few feet to a ~50'. In all cases, accuracy is typically within 1/16" - 1/8" of an inch with repeatability on the order of 1/32" - 1/16". I've used it at ranges to ~100' to 150', but did not assess accuracy or precision.In addition to measuring standard distances (in feet/inches, decimal inches, fractional inches, metric units, etc.), it will also derive areas, volume, angles, etc, via a series of measurements.Some things to be aware of: - A highly reflective surface may not register -- you'll get the distance from the instrument to the surface the laser is reflected to. - Small items in the beam (strings/cobwebs/etc.) between the instrument and the point to be measured can produce false readings.While I wouldn't use it for finish carpentry, it excels for things like rough framing, etc.
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