The convenience of the laser level was appreciated by everyone who used it. However, the cost of factory copies is quite high, even if the device was purchased from a Chinese online store. At a cost of no more than 100 rubles (for the purchase of a children's laser pointer), and devices available in the arsenal of any home master, you can make a homemade laser level.

The accuracy of the device will be sufficient for household construction works.

The simplest options for a homemade laser level from improvised materials

Level from a bubble level

For manufacturing, you will need a building level and a laser pointer. A pointer is attached to the bubble level, on which a clip is put on to fix the button. As a tripod for the laser level, you can use a tripod from the camera. The level is set strictly on the horizon, then the tripod is adjusted.

When rotating building level, the air bubble must always remain in the upper position. After that, you can mark the horizon from any point of the laser on the wall.

Do-it-yourself hanging bar from a laser pointer

A bar is used as the basis, preferably from a heavy tree. A hole is drilled at one end for a laser pointer, this will be the bottom of the device. The upper part of the bar is suspended on any device. A correctly centered level, when rotated, draws a horizontal plane on the walls.

Float level

This is the easiest version of the laser level, made in haste. Water is poured into a wide container (bowl or deep plate), almost to the brim. A piece of foam is placed on top with a laser pointer fixed horizontally. When the foam is rotated, the laser beam will always be at the same level.

Such level indicators are suitable for simple work. For example - when building a fence or digging a foundation pit for a pool. If you started repairs in the apartment, you will need a more accurate tool.

How to make a laser level on a gimbal

Without increasing the design budget, you can make a fairly accurate self-leveling laser level from the same children's pointer.

The electronic laser level is one of the most necessary tools which are needed by both builders and people of other professions. While using this level, you can project intersecting points and see if you get a right angle. Buying such a device in a store can reach up to $ 100-200, and if you spend a little time and effort, then creating a homemade laser level will cost a penny.

The cost of the laser level is quite high, and if you plan to use it only a few times, then such a purchase would be inappropriate. Therefore, you can make it yourself.

This tool will come in handy during construction work:

During the installation of floor and wall tiles of different sizes;
When pouring the floor with concrete or other material requiring uniform distribution;
When pasting wallpaper, both on the walls and on the ceiling;
During installation suspended ceilings and windows.

It is not difficult to make a building laser level with your own hands. A

in terms of its qualities, it is not inferior to the purchased one, you only need to prepare some materials.

Namely:

Cheap laser pointer sold in any children's stores;
A small piece of porous rubber, preferably thick enough;
Ordinary bubble level small size;
polished wooden block the size of a matchbox;
A small, even stick that serves as a support;
A bar corresponding to the length of the level;
small piece plywood sheet size 10 by 10;
A clamp corresponding to the diameter of the pointer - it is necessary to secure it;
Required number of screws.

After preparing all the materials, you can get to work.

Homemade laser level: instructions for creating

Following the advice of experts, you can make a homemade one in a short period of time. laser pointer-level.

5 important points in preparation:

Getting started, you must first eliminate the section of the pointer where there is no insert with a pattern, this hole is sealed with cardboard, where a small hole is made, then the cap is carefully installed in its place.
These procedures are necessary to achieve a clearer point during pointing.
An ordinary stick needs to be sharpened at the end to make a stake, it will serve as a leg for the level, and on top of flat base plywood is fixed. This must be done accurately enough so that the angle corresponds to 90 °.
From above, a bar is attached to the surface of the board, having the same length as the bubble level. You need to install it with a screw so that it can be rotated in different directions.
The final step is to attach a laser pointer to the bubble level, using a clamp and porous rubber, if there is a need to cut, then make a recess.

Having done everything necessary instructions need to get to work.

Instructions: how to make a do-it-yourself tripod for a laser level

Homemade tripod pointer can be made different ways: with a magnetic mount, where there is also a ruler; using a cross tripod; using straps for fastening. The most commonly used mount is the use of a tripod from an old camera, on which a rotating mechanism from an old player is attached. Top mounted old disk, to which laser pointers are attached crosswise.

This method is perfect if you need to accurately install a picture or hang cabinets correctly.

If you need to quickly make the necessary marks during work, but there was no pointer with a laser at hand, there is step by step guide, to create the most disposable level, without the use of a tripod.

To make a similar pointer, which is arranged most in a simple way, and has a self-aligning element, you must:

Prepare a small bowl or bucket of water;
Take a piece of polystyrene in the form of a rectangle and fix a laser pointer with an elastic band;
The water container is set to a certain desired height, a foam plastic with a pointer is lowered into it, then it must be turned on.

After a few minutes, the water will calm down and by moving the foam you can get ready points.

Do-it-yourself laser level: correct use

It is not enough to make a laser level at home, you also need to be able to use it. It is necessary to fix the stick with the sharp end down on the desired surface, then using a bubble level, align the angle of the bar in order to achieve the most accurate horizontal position. You need to turn on the laser pointer and gently aim it at the desired surface.

After the pointer appears, you need to make a small mark, then move the pointer a little to the side in order to accurately check if the level mark has gone astray.

After the presence of two points, it is required to draw a horizontal line, connecting them together. If the result is a perfectly even line, the level is working and set correctly. The dots are an indicator of whether the stand and stand are installed perfectly. While working with similar device, it is better to have safety glasses that relieve eye strain. Adjustment will be even faster if you use a plumb line to help you work. A home-made laser level has a slightly primitive design, but the ability to save a decent amount of money alleviates this problem.

Experts identify a number of advantages that a home level has:

Sufficiently large beam length, allowing it to be used in almost all works related to repair and construction;
A small level of error, which is an insignificant drawback;
High speed marking and convenience, which the usual bubble level does not have;
But builders highlight the main and most significant feature - the possibility of projecting rays in a horizontal plane.

A home-made device can be used in further work, it will serve faithfully during the construction of the fence, if necessary, mark the boundaries on personal plot, during the facing of any structure. Professional workers will need purchase levels, they come in these types. Bubble - it is a plastic or wooden case with three flasks inside. Each of them is filled with alcohol and has a bottle, it should be located in the middle, showing the exact location.

Water - they are a hose of small diameter and up to 25 meters long, with two flasks, all elements are interconnected. Each flask has a printed scale, such a device has both pluses, in the form of low cost, and minuses - accuracy is needed when pouring liquid, and it only works on horizontal surfaces. Magnetic - their advantage is ease of attachment - it is quickly and firmly installed on any metal surface and gives accurate readings. Pipe - it is made in the form of a rectangle and equipped with a magnet and a cord. Laser - it is distinguished by high accuracy, range, but has one significant disadvantage - high cost.

How to make a laser level with your own hands (video)

Which level to use is up to each of us. We have described all types of devices and revealed the principle of manufacturing the simplest device. The choice is yours.

A do-it-yourself laser level made from improvised materials will help save a decent amount of money and will be a good alternative to professional construction equipment. During repair and construction work, it is very often necessary to mark up at the same level, but at a great distance. The bubble level is too inconvenient for this type of marking, so you need to get a tool to create marks at a distance. A construction laser level is great for such work. But such a tool is incredibly expensive, so the only option for most may be to create such a tool with your own hands.

Laser level - indispensable tool in the repair and construction, which can be made by hand.

Differences homemade model

A homemade laser level can be used for mirror and symmetrical markings at a great distance during the construction or renovation process. Certainly, homemade version has a short range: about 10-12 meters. But this is quite enough to complete most of the necessary notes.
Professional devices are capable of creating notes, calculating angles and much more. But the big disadvantage of such devices is their price.

Some of the electronic models cost from two hundred dollars, which is not so cheap. But in most cases, many of the options offered professional equipment will not be needed, so you can do without homemade design. A homemade level will cost ten times cheaper, and you will need improvised materials to assemble it.

Tripod or adjustable base option

Do-it-yourself laser level can be placed on a tripod or adjustable stand. It will be quite comfortable and functional design. Of the tools you will need:

drill;
set of wrenches;
hammer;
needle.

As materials we use:

wooden block;
laser pointer;
bubble level;
electrical tape;
plastic clamps;
scotch;
nails, screws, self-tapping screws or screws;
plastic and wooden plane of the same size (planks, tiles).

The design idea is quite simple - the laser pointer is placed on a movable element. With the help of such a device, you can make markings 360 degrees around the axis at the same level. We'll need a kid's or more powerful laser pointer, depending on the budget. It is with this small element that work begins.
How to make such a device is described below:

Let's start by modifying the pointer. The glass or plastic lens must be removed from the nozzle. Instead, you can place a small piece of cardboard inside or seal the hole with tape on the outside.
Next, using a needle, you need to make a hole exactly in the center where the beam will pass. A small hole made with a needle will reduce scatter and increase the accuracy of the instrument.
The next element is the platform. To make a movable plane, you can connect plastic plate and a wooden plank of the same size with a self-tapping screw. Such a detail will allow our device to rotate around its axis.
We place a bubble level on the platform, and on it is a rubber shock absorber (a piece of rubber of a suitable size).
We install a laser pointer on the rubber and fix it with adhesive tape, clamps or in another possible way.

Homemade design is ready. But it must be tested before work.

For calibration, you can select two points, mark them with the received laser level and connect them with a thread or fishing line. Check the slope with a level. If there are no missteps, then the equipment is suitable for making marks.

More mobile option

The disadvantage of the first type of construction is its limited mobility- only horizontal rotation. If there is a need to make marks not only horizontally, but also vertically, you can try to build the following type of structure:

You will need a plastic or wooden base.
A small pin, bolt or screw is fixed at the base. The last elements are placed head down.
A wide articulated fork clings to the resulting mount.
The articulated fork will accommodate a plastic or wooden narrow blank, on which the laser pointer will be fixed.
A hole is drilled in the workpiece, equal in diameter to the screw, which will pass through it approximately equal to the diameter of the fork lugs.
A pointer is attached to the workpiece, and if space remains, a bubble level.

Thanks to this type of design, it is possible to change vertical angle provisions. Depending on the ingenuity and the fork found, almost a full 270 degree vertical turn can be achieved. With the nut with ears, you can quickly unscrew the fixing screw and change position. It is worth considering that the larger the fork, the wider the base will need to ensure a stable position.
The design can also be improved:

In a wooden blank, you can make a groove in which it is convenient and secure to fix the pointer.
In the adjusting screw, you can use both a regular nut and an element with ears, but the second is much more convenient.
A design with a non-threaded pin will be collapsible. To make it stable, you will have to choose the appropriate diameter of the connecting element of the hinge fork. In the case of a thread, you can also use homemade similarities of a fork.
If there is no plug, its likeness can be made from a metal-plastic ring of sufficient strength, you just have to pick up correct diameter. You will need to make three holes: two on the sides, opposite each other, and the third at an equal distance from the two future "ears". Next, you need to cut the ring opposite the last hole. You will get a semicircular blank with a hole at the bottom and eyelets for the bolt on the sides.
So that when turning the homemade fork does not loosen and scroll too much, you can place a rubber gasket under it.

Conclusion on the topic

If it is not possible to purchase expensive Building tools, you can try to make their home counterpart.

For the manufacture of such a rod, two tubes are needed. Choose the diameter so that one fits into the other. Choose the length based on the height of the room. The length of one should be half the length of the second. Cut the long one in half. Insert the smaller tube into the tube bigger size, at the other end too. The telescopic effect has been achieved. We drill holes on the tubes and cook nuts there. We screw the lambs into them for fixing the tubes (so that they themselves do not come together). If you need spacers (legs) like a tripod, you can use ski poles. Well, with fasteners for the level you will figure it out.

tripod for optical level polypropylene pipes do it yourself

To use the optical level comfortably, it requires a tripod, sometimes you need to beat off the horizontal somewhere on the wall, while the level is on the floor, you have to come up with stands for it. Of course, tripods are sold, their cost depends on the height and type of construction, and starts from 1,500 rubles (the smallest), and given that you will use a tripod very rarely (trust me), it makes no sense to spend money on it, well, or not really so, it’s a pity to buy an expensive tripod, so I decided to make it with my own hands from polypropylene pipes, and at the same time try it out welding machine for these pipes.

Of course, if you think that you will use a tripod very often, and even more so you need to carry it with you, then it is better to choose a factory-made one, there are a lot of such tripods on Ali, you can look at this link.

Well, let's proceed directly to the manufacture, for this we need:

PP pipe (D 25 mm, 2.5 m) - 1 piece
PP pipe (D 20 mm, 2.5 m) - 1 piece
Tee PP 25 mm - 3 pieces
Pipe holder 25 mm - 5 pieces
Hot glue gun
Than to cut pipes, I had a reciprocating saw
Polt or hairpin that is screwed into the level (from below)

Almost all set

We cut the pipes to size, I chose the size support legs about 30cm

We are figuring out how it will look like, because you need to somehow observe the proportions

We heat up the machine for welding polypropylene, bought by the way in Leroy Merlin for 800 rubles, it seems to cook not badly, the water supply system was installed in the country house with it, there were no leaks yet.

When I welded the central tee to the pipes, I bent them a little down to the floor (relative to the tee itself), so that the center would be slightly raised, this makes it easier to operate the tripod on uneven surface. The arrows show where to bend.

The legs are also bent down so that the side tees also rise from the floor, as a result, the level stands on four points of support (point), and not flat

I welded the central tube, which will include a 20 mm pipe, because the tripod is telescopic.

I cut the pipe by 25 mm, at a height of 1 meter, inserted a pipe with a diameter of 20 mm into it (in the store I immediately measured it to fit into each other), cut it completely inserted, and left a few cm.

Next, you need to fix the bolt with the thread up, in the tube on which the level or something else will be attached. I did this with a thermal gun, the thing is very convenient in the household. Can be bought at hardware store or order in China (cheaper and more choice)

I soldered the bolt into the pipe, it holds up well. Here's what happened

I fixed the optical level on a tripod, extended it as much as possible, and an impressive height was obtained. The closet in the background will not let you lie.

I tried with the level turned on, it is self-leveling, it calibrated along the horizon without problems, as evidenced by green color power buttons.

Field trials already under construction

Based on my experience, I can say the following:

It is better to take more powerful pipes, these are rather flimsy, and the level can sway if pushed higher, because of this it may not be calibrated at all.

Pipe holders at the ends of the legs can be omitted, due to the fact that the pipes are curved relative to the tees, it is normal.

The cost was about 200 rubles.

For those who don't have a laser level but want one

I bought my level at Leroy Merlin. it is not expensive, it came out 2500, the thing is very useful, I do not regret buying it. For those who do not have such stores in the city, and the greed of sellers is off scale, you can order from China, I will leave here a link to the Ali search page, namely Laser levels, before buying, read the reviews. Inexpensive levels are household ones, they are not visible in daylight, you can only work indoors even during the day, their range is several meters. In general, see for yourself.

And yet, I almost forgot, these scissors are used to cut polypropylene and metal-plastic.

I bought in Leroy Merlin, for 400 rubles, for those who do not have the opportunity, you can buy on Ali, I made a selection for not expensive ones, a link to Ali.

I have everything, thank you for your attention. Ask questions, I will answer as soon as possible.

By making a laser level with your own hands, you will save money with little or no sacrifice in quality.

The accuracy of the device will be sufficient for home construction work.

The simplest options for a homemade laser level from improvised materials

Level from a bubble level

When rotating the building level, the air bubble must always remain in the upper position. After that, you can mark the horizon from any point of the laser on the wall.

Do-it-yourself hanging bar from a laser pointer

Float level

How to make a laser level on a gimbal

Without increasing the design budget, you can make a fairly accurate self-leveling laser level from the same children's pointer.

For manufacturing you will need:

two old hard drives of the same size;
plastic or fiberboard for the box;
block for 3 finger batteries from an old children's toy;
soft wire from headphones;
aluminum profile or corner from the old cornice.

Step by step instructions for making:

1. Carefully disassemble HDD leaving the bearing and platter mount in place

2. From a suitable corner we make a bracket for suspension. Axis #1 is the bearing of the HDD recording platters

3. Axis No. 2 of the gimbal suspension is made from the bearing of the rocker arm of the recording heads of the hard disk

4. The gimbal for the laser pointer should be flat and heavy. In this case, two aluminum corner filled for gravity with a piece of MDF

5. A gimbal is mounted in the upper part of the rod, and a hole for a laser pointer is drilled in the lower part. All holes are strictly symmetrical to each other. Above the hole for the pointer, it is necessary to provide a place for the centering bolt

6. We assemble the cardan structure. Without a laser pointer, the rod must be positioned strictly vertically under the influence of gravity. Check the free play of all gimbal bearings

7. Install the pointer in the bar

A simple tripod for the camera, laser level and anything.

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Easy DIY Laser Level: 5 Steps

Everyone can make a laser level, but you need to carefully study the theoretical part of the process. An electronic laser level is one of the most necessary tools that both builders and people of other professions need. While using this level, you can project intersecting points and see if you get a right angle. Buying such a device in a store can reach up to $ 100-200, and if you spend a little time and effort, then creating a homemade laser level will cost a penny.

How to make a level at home: preparing materials

The cost of the laser level is quite high, and if you plan to use it only a few times, then such a purchase would be inappropriate. Therefore, you can make it yourself.

This tool will come in handy during construction work :

During the installation of floor and wall tiles of different sizes;
When pouring the floor with concrete or other material requiring uniform distribution;
When pasting wallpaper, both on the walls and on the ceiling;
During the installation of false ceilings and windows.

Materials for the manufacture of a laser level can be ordered on the Internet

It is not difficult to make a building laser level with your own hands. A

in terms of its qualities, it is not inferior to the purchased one, you only need to prepare some materials.

Cheap laser pointer sold in any children's stores;
A small piece of porous rubber, preferably thick enough;
The usual bubble level is small;
Sanded wooden block the size of a matchbox;
A small, even stick that serves as a support;
A bar corresponding to the length of the level;
A small piece of plywood sheet measuring 10 by 10;
A clamp corresponding to the diameter of the pointer - it is necessary to secure it;
Required number of screws.

After preparing all the materials, you can get to work.

Homemade laser level: instructions for creating

Following the advice of experts, you can make a homemade laser pointer-level in a short period of time.

A homemade laser level is not inferior in functionality to those produced at the factory

5 important points in preparation :

Getting started, you must first eliminate the section of the pointer where there is no insert with a pattern, this hole is sealed with cardboard, where a small hole is made, then the cap is carefully installed in its place.
These procedures are necessary to achieve a clearer point during pointing.
An ordinary stick needs to be sharpened at the end to make a stake, it will serve as a leg for the level, and plywood is fixed on top of a flat base. This must be done accurately enough so that the angle corresponds to 90 °.
From above, a bar is attached to the surface of the board, having the same length as the bubble level. You need to install it with a screw so that it can be rotated in different directions.
The final step is to attach a laser pointer to the bubble level, using a clamp and porous rubber, if there is a need to cut, then make a recess.

Having made all the necessary instructions, you need to get to work.

Instructions: how to make a do-it-yourself tripod for a laser level

A homemade pointer tripod can be made in different ways: with a magnetic mount, where there is also a ruler; using a cross tripod; using straps for fastening. The most commonly used mount is the use of a tripod from an old camera, on which a rotating mechanism from an old player is attached. An old disk is installed on top, on which laser pointers are attached crosswise.

A tripod for a laser level can be made of any material: wood, metal

This method is perfect if you need to accurately install a picture or hang cabinets correctly.

If you need to quickly make the necessary marks during work, and there was no laser pointer at hand, there is a step-by-step guide for creating the most disposable level, without using a tripod.

To make a similar pointer, which is arranged in the simplest way, and has a self-aligning element, it is necessary:

Prepare a small bowl or bucket of water;
Take a piece of polystyrene in the form of a rectangle and fix a laser pointer with an elastic band;
The water container is set to a certain desired height, a foam plastic with a pointer is lowered into it, then it must be turned on.

After a few minutes, the water will calm down and by moving the foam you can get ready points.

Do-it-yourself laser level: correct use

Before using the laser level, you should watch the training video and read the instructions for use

After the pointer appears, you need to make a small mark, then move the pointer a little to the side in order to accurately check if the level mark has gone astray.

After the presence of two points, it is required to draw a horizontal line, connecting them together. If the result is a perfectly even line, the level is working and set correctly. The dots are an indicator of whether the stand and stand are installed perfectly. While working with such a device, it is better to have safety glasses that relieve eye strain. Adjustment will be even faster if you use a plumb line to help you work. A home-made laser level has a slightly primitive design, but the ability to save a decent amount of money alleviates this problem.

Experts identify a number of advantages that a home level has :

Sufficiently large beam length, allowing it to be used in almost all works related to repair and construction;
A small level of error, which is an insignificant drawback;
High speed marking and convenience, which the usual bubble level does not have;
But builders highlight the main and most significant feature - the possibility of projecting rays in a horizontal plane.

A home-made device can be used in further work, it will serve faithfully during the construction of the fence, if necessary, mark the boundaries on the plot, during the lining of any building. Professional workers will need purchase levels, they come in these types. Bubble - it is a plastic or wooden case with three flasks inside. Each of them is filled with alcohol and has a bottle, it should be located in the middle, showing the exact location.

Water - they are a hose of small diameter and up to 25 meters long, with two flasks, all elements are interconnected. Each flask has a printed scale, such a device has both pluses, in the form of low cost, and minuses - accuracy is needed when pouring liquid, and it only works on horizontal surfaces. Magnetic - their advantage is ease of mounting - it is quickly and firmly installed on any metal surface and gives accurate readings. Pipe - it is made in the form of a rectangle and equipped with a magnet and a cord. Laser - it is distinguished by high accuracy, range, but has one significant disadvantage - high cost.

How to make a laser level with your own hands (video)

Which level to use is up to each of us. We have described all types of devices and revealed the principle of manufacturing the simplest device. The choice is yours.

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