Which laser level?

[caduceus]

I am having trouble getting my first kitchen base cabinet level, as both the floor and walls are as p155ed as dogs back leg.
After spending nearly an hour getting the sides, front and back level, I put the spirit level down the side of said cabinet to find its not plumb

So I am going to invest in a used laser level off good old fleabay. Unless there is a cheap (30/40 ish quid) one that will suffice.

Any constructive suggestions welcome. Cheers

Cad

edited to say, its supposed to say LASER level. Stupid cordless keyboard

[ColinM50]

Just 'cos you're using a modern high tech laser level it won't make the units level you know. A good old fashioned bubble type spirit level is just about as good as it gets. I mean think about it for a minute, spirit levels have been around for hundreds of years and everything's been dead straight, whereas now we've got lasers we've got the most crooked set of politicans we've ever had. Must be down to the lasers surely?

To be serious though, spend a bit of time getting the first unit level in all three axis and the rest will follow on fine. But you've got to get the first one RIGHT before trying to level the next one

[Laurel Green]

Make sure to start off with the first cabinet at the highest point in the floor (with adjustable legs fully screwed in).

[Gav147]

Agree with Colin, just get a decent standard bubble level (stabila, stanley or something along those lines.) and just take your time. Fit the first unit as described then to give you a rough idea of were the rest need to sit just carefully draw a line round the walls using your level at the top of the unit height, makes it a little quicker setting them all out and you can fine adjust them as you go round fixing them.

[anonymous-user]

Are you trying to level for your own ends, or for worktop fitters? I have just fitted a kitchen & levelled with a good, old fashioned, spirit level. I got a long one, 1.2m (said vicar to the actress!) before worktop template visit. I was spot on using that, according to the hi-tech laser. I doubt if a couple of mm will make a lot of difference. Also worktop can be shimmed when fitting to make up any slight variations.

[Griff Boy]

Laser levels are ok, but not the end of all problems!
I would draw a datum line around the kitchen on the wall, taken from the highest point of the floor, then work from this around the room. Getting unit 1 in perfectly is critical though. Sometimes a second person looking at the level from above makes things easier.

Other thought, if you've spent that much time trying to level the first unit have you checked it's square to start with? Are they flat pack or rigid units you are using?

[poo at Paul's]

For the cheap lazer levels, go for a pendulum one. I got a great "Forge Steel" one (own brand??) from Screwfix when fitting some huge wardrobes over a very long span *uneven room, floor to ceiling) and ot was a brilliant help. Whilst the "pro" spinning laser I hired was absolute ste, and was an inch out over the 7 metre span!

This forge steel thing was £75 IIRC and had horzontal and vertical modes, meaning you can check your edges and the sides too.

Works spot on.

[Simpo Two]

If you go the spirit level route; they are not all perfect. Test before you buy by putting them on something level and see if you get the same reading both ways round.

That's how I did my kitchen anyway