Why does nobody talk about using a laser level for roughing in boxes?

I tried using my DeWalt laser level to line up a whole floor of receptacles on a Reno job last week, and it actually saved me a ton of time compared to my usual string line method. The unexpected part was how much cleaner the drywallers said their cuts were because everything was perfectly straight. Has anyone else switched to lasers for rough work, or did I just get lucky?

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evangarcia4h ago

Ever have a helper hold the string line and it sags a bit in the middle? That's what sold me on the laser. I use a basic cross-line model for all my box runs now, especially on long walls. It's not just about the boxes being level, it's about them being in the exact same plane. Makes mounting the panels later so much easier because nothing is fighting you. The drywall guys will definitely thank you for the straight lines.

drew_jenkins5414m ago

Honestly used to think it was just a tool for tile guys or drop ceilings. Then I had a job with a really long hallway, like sixty feet of outlets. The laser line was just dead straight the whole way. Seeing all those boxes line up perfectly before the drywall even went on was a game changer. It felt less like guessing and more like just following a set path. Maybe it's just me but that little bit of confidence in the layout makes the whole day smoother.

parkerk5614m ago

@drew_jenkins54 Which model do you use for that kind of long run, and does it hold its line well if you bump the tripod?