Product Description

The FatMax PB2 self-leveling laser plumb bob is designed to instantly create an accurate, highly visible up and down plumb reference at the touch of a button. A unique magnetically dampened leveling system settles plumb bob up to 20 times faster then conventional methods. Ideal for stud, conduit and plumbing alignment, ceiling, joist and rafter alignment, and floor to ceiling point transfers. Application: Stud, conduit and plumbing alignment, Accuracy: 1/8in. at 50ft.-up, 1/4in. at 50ft.-down, Range (ft.): 100, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 2 x 5 1/2 x 3

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21470 in Home Improvement
• Brand: CST/Berger
• Model: 77-189
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 2.00" w x 2.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• New Stanley FatMax PB2 self-leveling, magnetically dampened, laser plumb bob
• Designed to create an accurate, highly visible Up and Down plumb reference instantly at the touch of a button
• UP accuracy of 1/8-inch @ 50-feet, and Down accuracy of 1/4-inch @ 50-feet
• Produces 100-foot working range depending on illumination
• The 635nm Laser Diode provides bright, clear beam

From the Manufacturer
The New Stanley FatMax PB2 Self-Leveling Laser Plumb Bob is designed to create an accurate, highly visible Up and Down plumb reference instantly at the touch of a button. The PB2 features a unique magnetically dampened leveling system that settles plumb bob up to 20 times faster than conventional methods. The PB2 is ideal for a variety of uses including: stud, conduit and plumming alignment, ceiling, joist and rafter alignment, and transferring points from floor to ceiling.

Customer Reviews

Earned its keep several times over
I bought this originally to use while installing a suspended ceiling to layout for the anchor wires. Working by myself, I could mark out where the anchors should go on the floor with chalk and just walk around with the laser plumb bob. It didn't eliminate the trips up and down the ladder, but it saved me from having to try and plumb down from the ceiling and waiting for the old fashioned bob to quit swinging or trying to level a pole in two dimensions.

Next job was constructing walls in an existing office space. I laid out where the bottom track (steel framing) would be going and plumbed up to the overhead with the Stanley. I have no complaints about its accuracy, Its so simple I would think unless it was defective from the manufacturer, it would have to be plumb. Battery life seems very good, still going on the same original batteries. I thought (and still think) it is overpriced at $90, I did feel a bit of buyer's remorse, but if I needed to replace it, I would buy another without hesitation. I don't believe there is anything else out there that will do the same thing so painlessly. Just set it down and look at the dot on the ceiling. It seems reasonably well constructed and tough enough to handle some short drops and getting knocked around a bit.

Mine works perfectly
After using a plumb bob to set a few top plates I decided there had to be a better way. Picked this up despite the two negative reviews.

Well it turns out it works great. The first thing I did was to check the accuracy against some marks I made with a plumb bob. The FatMax was right on to the diameter of the laser beam. Perhaps 1/16".

So far so good, this thing works!

A great time saver
This is a must if your working by yourself. It saves a ton of time! The laser seams to be a good one; what I mean is it isn't one of those laser tools that at 20 feet the laser beam seams to be
1 inch wide. It's accurate too. I got mine at the Home Depot and
paid $89.00. It is definatle worth it. In my mind this paid for itself in the first week.