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Bosch DLR130K Digital Distance Measurer Kit
Includes Digital Distance Measurer Kit - DLR130K, Belt Pouch, (4) AAA...read more
$198.00
$70.00
$70.00
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5 out of 5 |
Product Features
- Fast, easy and accurate measuring
- Accurate to within 1/16-Inch. 130-Feet range
- Precision laser measuring technology
- Four measurement systems
- Continuous length mode
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Includes Digital Distance Measurer Kit - DLR130K, Belt Pouch, (4) AAA Batteries ....read more
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Bosch and FatMax
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I got this Bosch laser measure tool since our Stanley FatMax laser broke–got dropped–something to be careful about with laser optic tools. Expecting the same build quality, I realized when first seeing the Bosch that it looked much less polished than the FatMax. The rubber looks rough and the overall appearance pales in comparison with the FatMax, which has nice rubber and a shiny thick plastic body. The Bosch makes some clicking noises when taking measurements–weird at first because I never had this happen with the FatMax. Function-wise, they are almost with the same specs. The main attraction going for the Bosch is the easier to find AAA batteries compared with the 9volt type for the FatMax. It is also slightly smaller. Oh, and I dropped this little gadget from about two feet and, well, it still is working!
A Gem!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
So far this unit is just what we were looking for at our architectural firm. The fact that is measure in metric, feet and inches or just inches is a huge factor for us, as when we survey we enter distance directly into our CAD software in inches (and fractions or an inch).
Testing it around the office, it is quick, easy to use and very accurate. Definitely better than a tape for distances over 10ft, and more accurate. The only drawback is the 130ft limit, but for the price this unit cannot be beat. Don’t hesistate to get one!
After researching many, this is the winner
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a Real Estate agent and I use this Bosch DLR130K Digital Distance Measurer Kit very often.
After researching different models, going to stores to get a real feeling of them, I decided to try this one.
Money was not an issue when considering which one to buy, I was looking for the best, most accurate, fast and small device.
I am very happy with my choice.
The laser is strong and visible. It’s small and very good looking. While some associates carry bigger, yellow, bulky things which I tested and don’t seem to work as well, I am very proud of my sophisticated equipment.
What else can I say? I give it 5 stars. I love it!
a real time saver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned one of these for years and was a little surprised to see it on Amazon’s list of bought-by-you yet unrated stuff.
Quite simply, this is a great measuring tool. Very accurate, very repeatable, hasn’t broke. It has saved me a lot of time.
That said, it isn’t a complete replacement for a tape measure. Specifically, measuring a board. The laser beam has to bounce off of something and that board is lying flat. I solve the problem by pushing the end of the board against a wall or some similar artifice. Or I just use a tape measure.
Easy to use Digital Measurer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like my technical things to be easy to use and still get the job done. This Bosch measurer fits both requirements.
great device
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had the stanley fatmax and enjoyed it till it was stolen. This device works even better for me because I needed to measure smaller items and my fatmax couldn’t measure less than 18″. This device does much more than my last one.
love it -does exactly what it should do
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is the perfect instrument for measuring distances in you house and garden. works exactly as described. i even verified a couple of measurements with a measuring tape, right on! so easy to use that even … i can use it.
Awsome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This digital distance measurer takes the cake. It is just awsome. I do a lot of field measurement for CAD drawings and it used to take a long time to measure rooms especially if they were filled up with items. Now just point and click and away you go.
Bosch DLR130K
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Glad I purchased this Digital Measurer. It was just what I needed to measure the facia boards from a position of safety. Just to confirm the reading I checked the distance with a tape ruler and received the same measurement. This will be great addition to my tool box as I volunteer at Habitat for Humanity twice a week.
Bosch Laser measure
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very high quality. Accurate within 2 inches which is great for me. I recommend this
Exceptionally useful tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve never written a product review before but this measurement tool is so useful and (for the most part) so well designed that I appreciate it every time I use it and I wanted to express it publicly. I do agree with some of Joseph Mooney’s caveats, in particular that the unit does not retain its state when turned off. I find that when used on its side the laser beam is close to parallel. I haven’t needed customer support so I can’t comment on that. But its ability in taking measurements in circumstances where a tape would be difficult or impossible is remarkable. And the accuracy is as well. Every time I use it I am tickled at how well and quickly it performs. My initial interest in this device sprang from my experience with the short life spans of tape measures. After purchasing a number of tape measures and having them fail within months or a year I decided to look for something more durable. I’ve had the Bosch only for about 3 months but I see no reason why an electronic device of this type should not last for a long time. I highly recommend this tool.
Very nice product with a few flaws.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Review of Bosch DLR130K Laser Distance Measurer
This handy little device is slightly smaller, and lighter than my trusty 25 foot tape measure. It won’t replace your tape (for example there is no quick, convenient way to hook the edge of a board to measure off a cut), but it will do many of the same measurements, often better and quicker (for example finding “inside” distances such a a window interior or from one wall to another). It will also take measurements that a tape simply cannot (assuming just 1 person doing the measuring), for example picture yourself on a ladder, trying to find the distance from a window frame to the wall when your tape cannot reach it without collapsing, or checking the height of a soffit that’s more than 15 feet above you, ….
Do you need a laser distance measurer? I can’t answer that, however I can tell you that it saves me a significant amount of time because I do a lot of carpentry / renovation work which involves many, many measurements.
Here’s what I like about this new DLR130 from Bosch:
o It does fractional measurements in inches to an accuracy of a sixteenth of an inch. For example 98 – 3/16 inches. The previous laser from Bosch would only do feet & inches combined (e.g. 8′ 2-1/16″). This is a really important new feature for me because my feeble mind doesn’t deal well with the feet-and-inches style output – it causes me to make all kinds of stupid cutting errors. Thank you Bosch for adding this pure fractional inches only mode.
o It is small and light (smaller than me 25 foot tape measure) weighing just over 6 ounces with all four AAA batteries installed. It is 4 inches long, 2-1/4 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches thick.
o Measures things really close to the unit starting at 2 inches. Older lasers (such as my TLM100) do not work at less than 24 inches. Although it may not seem like a big deal it makes the measurer much more usable in practice.
o Good feedback – when the laser completes a measurement it provides both audible and tactile feedback in the form of a “clunk”. At first I though this was kind of weird – why not just a beep? – but then I realized the subtle beauty of the design. If you are wearing hearing protection or are in a noisy environment you can “feel” when the measurement is complete. The clunk sound is generated at such a low volume that it is unlikely to disturb anyone more than a few feet away.
o Has a ¼ inch threaded hole for tripod mounting (of course an inventive person could use this for other attachments as well….).
o Comes complete with four AAA batteries, and they last a long, long time (30,000 individual measurements or 5 hours of operation in continuous measurement mode with 1.5v alkaline). You can also use rechargeable batteries such as 1.2V NiMh, although they won’t last as long, due to their reduced voltage. This is another technical improvement over the older lasers which required a 9v battery.
o Comes with a nice pouch (apparently) made of ballistic nylon with a Velcro strap to hook over your belt. One minor problem here is that the strap is a little bit too small to fit securely over a wide 2 inch work belt. It does it, but there isn’t much Velcro left holding it in place.
o Continuous measurement mode is a nice touch. Allows you to use the laser more like a tape measure in certain applications (for example, when you want to mark off every 16 inches along a wall to show where studs should be). Most of the time it updates the display very quickly – about 2 times per second. The manual states that in certain unfavorable circumstances this could be reduced to as little as 1 update every 4 seconds but I have not experienced this slowdown in my applications.
o Sighting pins help one to see where the laser is over long distances or in bright light conditions. These are nothing more than slight notches on the right side of the case. Not a hugely important feature for my work, but I suspect those who take really long distance measurements might find it useful.
Here is what I do not like:
o Reference point (measure from the back or front) is not saved when the unit is turned off. It always restarts with the back of the unit as the reference point. In practice this does not bother me, but other people may feel differently.
o Memory display is only in decimal feet or decimal meters. This can be a little bit irritating for people who like to operate in pure inches mode. It’s more than a little inconvenient to take a measurement like 95 – 5/16 inches, save it to memory, recall it and see it displayed as 7.942 feet.
o Display is not back lit. This would be a nice feature to have, especially for those of us with tired old eyes.
o Laser beam is not parallel to the unit. If you press the unit flat against a wall, or floor or any plane surface, the beam rises off the surface at an angle of about 1 inch every 8 feet. To overcome this one has to lift the back of the laser just slightly off the surface to keep the beam parallel. This wouldn’t be a very big deal, except that pressing down on the measure button with holding the unit off the surface make for a wobbly, inaccurate situation. I would say this is the biggest problem with this device, and the only one that gives me pause in recommending it highly.
I talked to Tanya at Bosch customer service, who promised to look into it and get back to me. At first I was impressed with the service, but a week passed with no call back. I finally called Tanya again, and she not only did not apologize for failing to call back, she indicated that she thought this was a problem and that more recent versions do not have this defect. She promised to call me back when she knew more (heard from engineering) but it has now been another week and I’ve heard nothing. I was invited to send my unit to the repair center at my expense, and ask for a “recalibration” but I’m not sure it is worth the trouble or expense (and it’s not certain that they will indeed correct this problem).
I would have given this product five stars except for the poor customer service and the non-parallel laser beam. I do have an early version of this product (March 2009), so perhaps other purchasers will have better luck.
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DL#130K Laser Distance Measurer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the best tools I have ever owned. It is fantastic for installing base board, toe mold, crown mold and other trim. Very accurate and most of the time the measurement will be to the 1/16 plus side, which is good. Much better than a tape measure and it makes measuring a one man job.