Showerthought: That fancy laser level I called a waste of money saved my whole crew on a Friday

I was dead set against dropping $300 on a self-leveling laser, figured a good old bubble level was fine. My foreman pushed me to try it on a 2-story commercial job in Portland last spring. First day using it, we framed a wall in half the time and didn't have to redo a single stud. Now I can't go back, has anyone else had a tool they resisted that totally changed how you work?

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wren_mitchell4d ago

Dang, now my old bubble level just sits there judging me lol

the_brian4d agoTop Commenter

Wait, does yours just sit there looking all smug too? Mine literally lives in my toolbox now and gives me this side-eye every time I reach for the laser level instead. I swear it knows when I'm cutting corners. I tried using it the other day just to prove I still respect it, and it took me twice as long to level a shelf. Now I just keep it around out of guilt, like an old gym membership I'm too afraid to cancel.

shane_bell3d ago

You've nailed the guilt part. I keep mine on the workbench shelf where I can see it and feel bad every time I walk past.