Review on Johnson Level & Tool 40-0912 Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level, Red, 6 x 7 Inches by Calvin Reynolds

Let's start with what I like. I like the laser protection case. Like the tripod because it was mostly free. I like the latch to isolate the laser when moving or storing. I like that there are instructions in English. I like the fact that the instruction manual shows how to recalibrate the laser. I like the overall design and the ease of use of the device. Now let's get to the things I don't like. SCARE THE LASER! Batteries were not included in the kit and according to the manual they are for this model. This immediately raises red flags. The first thing I think of is receiving a returned product. Many people will steal batteries when the device is returned. The tripod is cheap and junk at best compared to a good one. When turning the handle to raise or lower the shaft. It has a filling similar to grinding plastic on plastic. Let's get to what I really want from the device. The spec says it can see up to 100 feet indoors, depending on the lighting. NO NO NO! It depends if you have 10/10 vision, an Apache helicopter night vision helmet, and if you can put those stupid red goggles on top. The first time I used it was 11.5ft outdoors in the shade at 2pm. I wanted to put a drainage level for a trunk wall with a driveway at the top. Dream of Mr. Ricardo Montalban. THIS IS FANTASY ISLAND! With red glasses I could see the barley line. I put the thing back in the case, pulled out my Transit, and got back to work. I worked until sunset, bringing it back to its maximum 20-foot range in low light. About the same indoors in daylight. I plan on keeping it because I work a lot after sunset and can use it up to 25ft in the dark. I also bought a red laser because I knew it was inferior to the human eye compared to green lasers. That's on me and also on the fact that the government has restrictions on all lasers over 5mW