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If you are looking for fast, easy, and accurate measuring, check out Bosch DLR165K Digital Laser Range Finder. With precision laser measuring technology, a large measuring range, indirect length measurement, and more, you can count on this tool to handle just about any task. And with a compact, portable design, this handy range finder fits in your pocket, so you'll always have it when you need it.
 
Precision Laser Technology
Utilizing precision laser technology, the DLR165K takes length, area, and volume measurements that are accurate up to 1/16 inch. Whether you're trimming and scribing cabinets and counters or preparing to cut lumber, pipes, or conduit, you'll appreciate the DLR165K's fast measurement time of 0.5 to 4.0 seconds. You'll also love the easy-to-read digital display that shows all results in three units of measure: feet and inches, decimal feet, and metric.
4 Measuring Reference Points for Ease of Use
For further convenience, a single laser beam does both the pointing and the measuring. What's more, the DLR165K has four measuring reference points--back, front, swing-out extension pin for measuring from inside corners and channels, and center of tripod (sold separately). This means you can take several measurements simultaneously, without repositioning the unit. Also, a large range from two inches to 165 feet gives you the versatility you need to complete a variety of jobs.
3 Measurement Modes Offer Flexibility
Easier to use and more accurate than a tape measure, the DLR165K makes measuring a one-person job, even when walking off distances. In fact, its continuous-length mode automatically adjusts your measurement as you move forward, which means you won't waste time taking notes and repositioning the tool. There's also an indirect measuring mode that calculates the distances that cannot be measured due to obstructions or lack of reflecting surfaces. Additionally, a continuous laser mode saves you time by reducing key strokes during rapid measurements.
World's Smallest Digital Range Finder
Measuring 4 x 2-15/16 x 1-1/4 inches, the DLR165K is the world's smallest digital range finder. You can easily fit it into your pocket, place it over your hand with the included hand strap, or hook its included carrying case on your belt loop. An added bonus, the DLR165K features an ergonomic soft grip area for a secure, comfortable hold.
One of Bosch's Most Innovative Measuring Tools
The DLR165K is part of Bosch's new line of compact, user-friendly, multipurpose measuring and layout tools. These tools are designed for optimum precision, so your project stays on course from start to finish. They level, align, measure, and detect--all with an innovative feature set that allows for effortless one-person operation, even when measuring walking-out distances.
What's in the Box
DLR165K, one soft case with belt loop, hand strap, and four 1.5-volt 'AAA' batteries.
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 Great device |
| Review Date: February 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: busrey, Raleigh, NC |
I do trim carpentry and build cabinets and needed something to give me fast accurate measurements for doing crown moldings and the Bosch delivered. It comes with a handy case that you can hang on your belt keeping it in reach. I use it for any measurement that would require me to bend the tape and try to guess what the reading would be or where the distance makes it difficult to accurately do with tape measure. It also has the ability to do continuous reading allowing you to aim at an object and move yourself forward or backward until you are the desired distance from the target object.
A steady hand does help but the uses are endless due to its ability to read off its front edge, a tripod mount hole, off its back edge, or its extendable rod. It would be a good idea to make sure the tape measure you use for transferring the measurements matches the rangefinder before starting a job. The only negative I have discovered is that a measurement in feet and fractions of an inch are stored in memory and then redisplayed in decimal forcing me to then convert the number back into fractions. That said the display holds my measurement long enough for me to get my molding, measure, and make the cut before the display shuts off. I have recommended this device to all my friends who do a lot of measurements on their job. |
Excellent Product
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| Review Date: May 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: pg2007, Massachusetts, USA |
I will use this tool in locating reference marks related to finding survey benchmarks outdoors. Based on an afternoon's testing, it appears to be effective to about 75 ft. in outside use, which makes it fine for me in typical situations (like measuring distances to reference marks like telephone poles across busy highways)
While I wait for the Dewalt targets I ordered to arrive, I tested it out on a standard size traffic cone wrapped with a couple of bands of 4" 3M-type reflective material. This makes the laser beam's dot MUCH easier to detect (looks like a flash of fire). The red-tinted Dewalt laser-enhancing glasses make it about 20% easier for me to detect the beam, although their shape makes them a bit awkward to wear over ordinary eyeglasses.
The beam reflected well off of dull fire hydrants and mid-bright telephone poles. It's swallowed up by black materials and whites that are too bright. Almost impossible to detect the beam in full sunlight (but something like the reflective traffic cone makes it possible).
The maximum "natural" range I was able to attain was about 110 ft., in dusk conditions, bouncing off a yellow-colored wall. Since there isn't really a sighting mechanism, it's hard to "hit" a target much smaller than 3'x3' at 100 ft. In addition to difficulty tracking the dot, it's hard at long distance to hold it on-target for the 2 sec. or so it takes to compute the range.
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A pleasure to use
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| Review Date: October 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Nola, Bay Area, California, United States |
This is just a fantastic device. Massive time savings. Keep in mind that it's the first measuring device I've owned that is not a steel tape, so perhaps I'm more easily impressed than more up-to-date DYI-ers.
I have always been a do-it-yourselfer, but just occasional projects here and there, nothing that in my mind justified a $130 measuring device. But I now have big backyard and frontyard projects planned, and the older I get the more I value my time, so OK, seeing all the good reviews here I splurged.
When I use this thing, I get a big grin on my face. Distance from house to shed, so I know how much yard I have to work with? Stick it against the wall, press button once to turn on laser, once more and boom--measurement in hand, with overkill accuracy. (Actually, the accuracy gives me an additional use: the shed is on an unstable slope, and I know it has been moving downslope over the years. I'll be able to track it very closely relative to the house now.)
Or this morning. Had to get to work, but before I did I wanted to get a quick quote for getting a bunch of woodchips to cover some bare ground for the winter. A rectangular patch of ground bordered on two adjacent sides by retaining walls--perfect for this device. I knew the depth of chips I wanted: with length, width & a little math I'd have the number of cubic yards of chips I needed to order. I dashed outside alone, and literally 15 seconds later was heading back in the house with my measurements in both directions (I did a handheld "point and shoot" to each wall from the opposite side, needing just rough measurements.) This points out something I did not appreciate prior to buying it: yes, it's great if you need precision measurements, as I expected, but it is also great if you need something quick & dirty. It's just so damn fast, compared to futzing around with a tape measure, especially if you often work alone. The laser dot can be shaking a fair bit and it will still give you a reasonable measurement.
Measuring a room is trivial, if you have a clear visual path from one wall to the other, and again in the perpendicular direction (a bit of a challenge, I have to say, in my severely cluttered house, but usually I find a spot). This does bring to mind one advantage to a steel tape--in a backyard for example, you can snake a tape through sparse bushes, weeds etc. and get a reasonable measurement, while the laser measurer would be stymied if the visual path is not completely clear in at least one small spot.
Another great application: Measuring from fence to opposite fence all around my yard to both see how big the lot is (according to current fence lines) and see how straight and parallel the fences are (in my case, not very). So easy, if you have the clear shot.
Some measurements are trickier than with a steel tape--measuring the side of a shed, for example. You have a clear starting point (set the device to measure from its front end, and put the front end against one end of the wall, so the laser shoots along the wall), but no clear ending point at the other end of the wall for the laser to get a bead on. Taping up a piece of cardboard against the end of the wall works. Now that I think about it, it's still less tricky than a tape, which typically falls off the end of the wall before I get to the other end.
I do wish it could store a series of measurements, so I would have less jotting to do as I'm walking around. If you have a series of measurements to add together, you're set (just keep hitting M+ after each measurement), but it can only hold two independent measurements (one in memory, and the one you just took, which will be on the display).
As others have said, it would be nice if it displayed in decimal or fractional inches (without feet), but if I am worried about feet-inch conversion errors I just stick with decimal feet.
I did some testing with an 18" ruler and a perpendicular target. It was accurate to +- 1/16 in as advertised, over those short distances at least.
Very glad I took the plunge. |
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