Bosch 603663600 Laser Level Quigo Plus with Tripod (3rd Generation, Range: 10 m, In Cardboard Box), Green, 8.0 cm*51.0 cm*11.0 cm
Bosch cross line laser Quigo Plus
The handy guide for marking equal distances on walls
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Let your imagination run wild
With the Quigo Plus, there are no limits to creative DIY ideas. The cross line laser is suitable for the exact alignment of pictures, borders, wallpaper, tiles or shelves.
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Measure distances precisely with the scale
With the integrated scale, DIYers can effortlessly mark even distances between various objects.
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Adjust the spacing of the scale effortlessly
The distances between the projected marks can be easily adjusted: The further the Quigo Plus is from the wall, the larger the distances become and vice versa.
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Automatic levelling of irregularities
The self-levelling cross line laser projects straight laser lines through its automatic levelling mode and compensates for irregularities of up to ±4°.
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Precise height adjustment
The tripod makes the Quigo Plus extremely flexible and allows precise height adjustment of up to 1,1 m. Set the cross line laser to perfect 90°-angle from the wall thanks to the handy target plate.
Can the laser also be used outdoors in daylight?
The laser is only suitable for indoor use.
How long is the operating time?
The operating time is at least 5 hours.
Can the laser lines also be projected diagonally onto the wall?
Yes, the slow-flashing line indicates to the user that the line is no longer self-levelling.
What accessories are compatible with the tool?
The tool is compatible with the TT 150 tripod, MM 2 and MM 3 mounts.
| Weight: | 1 kg |
| Size: | 8.0 cm*51.0 cm*11.0 cm |
| Dimensions: | 51 x 11 x 8 cm; 1 Kilograms |
| Model: | 603663600 |
| Part: | 603663600 |
| Colour: | Green |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Bosch |
| Colour: | Green |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 8.0 cm*51.0 cm*11.0 cm |
Love this, took some working out to use right but a brilliant product for DIY
The overall product is good easy to set up, a little flimsy could have come with a carry case to keep everything together.
Needed this to get first row of Tile level all around 4 bathroom walls. Great help
Needed this to get first row of Tile level all around 4 bathroom walls. Great help
I grabbed the Bosch Green Beam specifically because I was building floor to ceiling custom shelving all around my cottage, which has uneven floors and ceilings and would be a nightmare with trying to use just a ruler or a spirit level.
This is super easy to set up. I like the mount allowing you to prop this in a number of convenient places, leaving you free to do your marking up. The cross / T section marking was also invaluable for the type of marking up I needed to do – shelving as mentioned.
The laser line is clear and unmistakeable. The product is compact and easy to store away. It’s lightweight and so simple a child could easily set it up (and draw very straight lines on your walls).
Great product.
The laser itself is easy to use, showing a bright line which is clearly visible on the wall and is easy to follow. The mount, however, does not seem rigid enough or hold the laser unit firmly enough because it flexes. The mount has to be +/- 3 degrees level before it will self-level. So far I have not been able to use the mount successfully but the laser is excellent and has enable me to fit level curtain rails.
This laser-level comes as a cube which is about 5 cm on each side. Once the batteries are in, the laser is switched on by sliding a cover open.
The level projects a very bright green cross that’s east to see, even in full daylight. The level takes a few seconds to settle.
The cube can be placed on a convenient surface, on a tripod mount or a couple of other mounts that are supplied with it, including on that can grip door edges and radiator tops.
It’s an excellent tool.
if you are looking to hand a picture, put up a shelf or just visualise the height of somthing you plan to place in a room then you will find this really handy. no more drawing on walls after you have measured where you want somthing you just simply send teh green beam onto the wall where you want somthing and then work around the beam.
comes with a clamp to attached to pretty much anything ( I attached it to my camera tripod as well) you just make sure its set level and then away you go. A great too
I’ll never make a DIY expert (not even close) but this laser level is already proving a real boon for my son-in-law in his building/carpentry work – especially when working on ‘old’ houses with uneven/non perpendicular walls!!
It does take a bit of setting up – and getting used to – but it is a really helpful ‘tool’ when you get used to it and enables accurate work to be undertaken (and, if you are good) a great job, well done too…….
Worth the investment – and the reassurance that comes from such a well known brand to boot.
Fix your datum point and your golden… well green. So first things first open the trap a d you get a moderate strength green laser cross lines radiate from there, you can see this at over 30 feet spread and 15 feet distance in sunlight, in doors you see it better.
The trap is sprung loaded so when you collapse the door it stays shut.
Mounting has a screw fit point, which goes on to the dual included clips, which you can expand and screw clamp back.
Our biggest problem was having set it up our datum moved, we’d clamped it to the step ladders, so mark your datum or if you can clamp it onto something fixed.
Now this is a hard plastic box, it feels sturdy, but without care I could see it crack on site… as such I’ve wrapped it in a but of masking tape on the sides and rear, to add a bit of protection for drops or when you might catch it…
My husband’s totally mad about DIY and just loves a good gadget … therefore a laser level that has green laser beams just thrills him to bits.
The Bosch Quigo Laser Level is a cute little box shaped unit that when turned on emits an easy to see green laser light that is used for levelling when doing certain DIY jobs such as tiling, installing kitchen units and various other tasks. This laser is very accurate, easy to use and comes with 2 x AAA, a MM2 universal clamp and a mounting plate. My only negative is that this little box does feel a little flimsy, however that doesn’t really detract from the fact that this is a very good tool to have in your DIY box of tricks.
This is a great little cross line laser; it`s easy to set-up and to use.
The box contains the laser unit, x2 AAA batteries, a mounting base and an adjustable clamp made of stout plastic.
I used it with a standard photographic tripod, but the clamp provides a versatile mounting on table edges or any convenient stable platform; we tested it out checking the levels of shelves and pictures in the living room.
I got it to use for hanging exhibitions at work, but my Dad (who was in the building trade and is very impressed with it) is currently using it for a shelving project in his spare room.
A very useful device to have at hand.
I love this gadget – a self levelling laser guide that makes marking drill holes a breeze. It can be mounted on a tripod, or sat on a flat surface.
The green laser is very clear, although it does feather a bit away from the centre.
Rather than measuring every hole, you now only need to measure one and then use the laser to place the rest. It also looks exceptionally cool, and had the rest of the family cooing at my new man-tool.
Its very lightweight and so much easier than using a standard spirit level, there’s no need to hold up a level and mark the wall plus you have both your hands free to drill, tile, paint etc.
The cube is self-levelling and comes with a flexible multi joint clamp and 2 x AAA batteries so it’s ready to go straight out the box. Its very simple to use, simply turn on and it will self-level projecting both horizontal and vertical bright clean lines on the surface that the cube is facing.
I found the clamp a little fiddly, but once I had a play it did a great job to secure the cube in in some awkward places again leaving both my hands free to drill. I really like this cube, its replaced my spirit level and can see it being really handy for DIY round the house.
This is a great gadget for my husbands tool set. The laser level is simple to use and the laser is easily visible.
I never knew I needed a spirit level that was actually a cube. Until now. This is fantastic – it arrives in a tiny box, along with the instructions, two AAA batteries, the Quigo and a tripod adaptor. It has everything you need – it’s as simple as popping the batteries in and working out where the On button is. I found that very hard, so I actually read the manual for once. As it’s a laser beam, you need to avoid looking directly into it. It’s the side with the grey rectangle on it. I pointed it away and gently pushed the grey button upwards. And then the spirit level starts working! It needs to be on a hard surface for it to register, but once it does it gives you both a horizontal and vertical line to work with. The best bit for me is that you can transfer it onto a tripod, hence the adaptor that comes with it. As I have a camera tripod, this will be perfect for any DIY jobs that are higher up! I really like it, although it is a bit expensive for what it is, but it is going to be very handy indeed.
Bosch Quigo Green
4/5*
Compact and useful device with a multitude of uses for accurate alignment of your DIY projects and artwork. The cube can be flexibly placed in the clamp and finely adjusted,
The green laser does indeed seem more bold than the standard red version, as claimed, and is easier to see in brighter light situations.
Provides a horizontal and vertical laser line and levels itself so always provides a straight plumb line
The (padded) clamp feels well made and durable and is great for attaching to ladders, chairs, tables etc to place the laser source exactly where you want. It is a standard fitment too.
The whole kit comes in a compact cardboard box which is a very handy size for transporting.
2 x AAA batteries (provided) keep things simple and ensure you can always use it when you need it.
This really does save time / frustration when tiling, wallpapering, installing curtain rails, shelving, wall mounting TV’s etc.
Time will tell how durable it is.
I have used a Quigo (that had red levelling lines) before and really like them. They are very useful aids when putting things up on a wall. They are also rugged little things and are built to last. This latest incarnation is equally so. However, it utilises green beams rather than red. In bright light in particular these are more easily seen and they do represent an improvement.
A further improvement is that the original Quigo came with its own legs which you attached it to. This tripod could be made higher or lower by adjusting the legs. Now, Quigo comes with a bracket to attach it to anything (like a ladder). I was unsure how this would work at first but its fantastic. Its also easy to store the Quigo as the legs were a little bulky. I just used to keep it attached to the legs and it was a little awkward to store. In use, it certainly helps with DIY in a way I didn’t think I’d be that impressed by. The constant beam of light is just very easy to work with and keeps you in the right place.
Overall, you get the same quality build from Bosch but in an even more portable and easier to store levelling aid. Recommended.
Hulk green, but completely flat. This does what it’s meant to do and does it well, however, there is one slight problem. The built-in clamp can be a bit fiddly to stabilise. You have to screw the attachment onto the device spinning the device around, and when you have done that it can be a bit loose and unstable. However, I believe the intention was to release one of the tightening screws leading to the connecting ball at the top of the clamp stand, allowing the ball joint to rotate to screw it in. However, this proves problematic with no grip to rotate the ball, with it being smooth. It might be possible to work it loose but I haven’t had much joy with this yet. If you have your own tripod to mount it on, this will not be a problem for you, but you may find it an issue when trying to clamp it to anything else. It can also be used off the clamp however and placed onto a nearby convenient height object if you have no other option.
The laser will project the cross lines, which has a long line length of over 14 feet across at a distance of about 5 feet from the wall so it’s quite a wide if you have a good sized project like built in wardrobes or long shelves, etc. I look forward to using it on my next DIY project.
The Bosch Quigo Green laser level works very well, provided it is well secured almost horizontally within about 4and the correct way up. If it is out of this limit then it will flash slowly to warn that it cannot be relied on.
Visibility in sunlight is not good, so this is really an indoors level unless you have the green filter glasses. WARNING. Never, ever, risk looking into the laser!
The horizontal and vertical lines are good and sharp at the centre where they cross, but tend to slightly lose focus and intensity further away from the centre point, as one might expect. Before the opening cuts off the beam, the maximum horizontal span is about 53 and maximum vertical span is about 30.
The case is plastic, and very light at 204gm with batteries, and has a standard ” camera screw-thread in one corner of the base.
It feels flimsy, and this definitely costs it the fifth star. This is because the laser cover which doubles up as the On/Off switch doesn’t feel right and is awkward to slide, especially with any type of gloves on, and worse, the battery cover on the back tends to spring off unexpectedly. (Gaffer tape fix needed?) The laser rattling around inside doesn’t inspire confidence, but it survived being posted here so the essential bit cannot be too fragile.
Clipping the optional mount to the base, or back (then holds battery cover in place) or top allows for mounting to different orientations where there is a ” screw available, and the fully adjustable ‘rail clamp’ caters for most others.
However, a mounting system I’ve found to be very useful with this level is a Gorillapod Magnetic 325 I bought some time ago for use with a lightweight camera. I also tried some stronger magnets very close to the level and they did not appear to affect it. So this bendy mount now lives in the box with the level.
This is a handy level for light duty or a DIY environment, but a professional will want something more robust and with a much wider horizontal scan.
Excellent used it for alignment of my kitchen wall units, has been very useful fitting new kitche
Easy to use. Projection of horizontal and vertical is good. Self levelling is great. Tripod is very adjustable and solid.
Easy to use. Projection of horizontal and vertical is good. Self levelling is great. Tripod is very adjustable and solid.
Easy to use. Projection of horizontal and vertical is good. Self levelling is great. Tripod is very adjustable and solid.
Easy to use. Projection of horizontal and vertical is good. Self levelling is great. Tripod is very adjustable and solid.
Makes simple tasks a lot easier. The first item was faulty (loose battery cover) but this was swiftly replaced by Amazon. Watch as the price fluctuates massively on these.
Makes simple tasks a lot easier. The first item was faulty (loose battery cover) but this was swiftly replaced by Amazon. Watch as the price fluctuates massively on these.
Good product from bosch. For less of 40 pounds was a killer buy
Good product from bosch. For less of 40 pounds was a killer buy
Does what it says on the tin – looks fragile but its not
Well build and easy to mount. Comes with instructions in all languages, however for the more experience a manual is not even needed. Literally plug and play
Good level, the tripod is a bit flimsy but that what you get for the money. The tripod is an extra but in case you don’t have one it will get you sorted. Don’t like that the tripot mount on the laser level is on one of the corners
Good level, the tripod is a bit flimsy but that what you get for the money. The tripod is an extra but in case you don’t have one it will get you sorted. Don’t like that the tripot mount on the laser level is on one of the corners
Good, small portable unit. We are using this device for indoor and outdoor fire suppresion systems.
Good, small portable unit. We are using this device for indoor and outdoor fire suppresion systems.
Reliable device laser image can be weak at times but very pleased with i
Reliable device laser image can be weak at times but very pleased with i
Good product, I use it for hanging pictures etc., beam not brilliant on a sunny day
Good product, I use it for hanging pictures etc., beam not brilliant on a sunny day
Great piece of kit. Would be even better if it came with a carry case.
Great piece of kit. Would be even better if it came with a carry case.
very accurate but I thought I could use it outside but you can not see the beam when the sun is shining. I also found it difficult to set up I found it difficult to get it at a level where the self levelling would take over.
A great product. Vertical and horizontal lines and self-levelling. Perfect!
Love this product .. no good in sun light but excellent tool indoors. Clamp can be fiddly . I tried the Stanley similar product and this is better.
Love this product .. no good in sun light but excellent tool indoors. Clamp can be fiddly . I tried the Stanley similar product and this is better.
Great for the money i paid on black friday (35) and comes in useful all the time at work although i you do have to position it quite far back. Wouldn’t pay more than that though and will be upgrading to the professional one when i have more money.
A very accurate laser for small to medium sized rooms .I only use it for setting out tiling jobs as it eats batteries if left on all day
4 stars indoors 2 stars outdoors.
Great indoors but useless outdoors in daylight. Ok if you can do your marking out at night!
I wish I had found these devices a long time ago, fantastic.
I wish I had found these devices a long time ago, fantastic.
I wish I had found these devices a long time ago, fantastic.
Awesome product, use it for putting anything on a wall!
The desired product, small sizes with a tripod. I use it very ofte
The desired product, small sizes with a tripod. I use it very ofte
The desired product, small sizes with a tripod. I use it very ofte
have found it to be very useful wish I had ordered soone
Brilliant bit of kit! Comes with various attachments to make using it very quick and easy. You can even mount it on a normal camera tripod.
Brilliant bit of kit! Comes with various attachments to make using it very quick and easy. You can even mount it on a normal camera tripod.
This is a fantastic complement to a bubble spirit level.
For a quick check, a spirit level might be easier (since for horizontals, a laser level needs to be fixed at the same height as the item being levelled, of course). However, having the lines visible as you work can make life much easier.
Laying some paving, I could easily move it around and set it at different heights to check the gradient (fall) of the paving.
Lines are clearly visible indoors; outdoors in sunlight completely invisible! (need to wait for dusk…). I’ve not used the clamp; I think I’d use a camera tripod when I could.
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I wouldn’t bother with any laser level which was not self-levelling.
great level and very easy to use. better indoors than out as the laser is a bit faint outside.
I needed this for a bathroom tiling product. What a superbly versatile unit. Well engineered, typical of Bosch
I needed this for a bathroom tiling product. What a superbly versatile unit. Well engineered, typical of Bosch
I needed this for a bathroom tiling product. What a superbly versatile unit. Well engineered, typical of Bosch
I was quite surprised at how small this item was, but it does work well. will see how long this one lasts and update then.
I was quite surprised at how small this item was, but it does work well. will see how long this one lasts and update then.
While I don’t do lots of DIY this is one of those gadgets that you didn’t realise you needed until you start using it. Most of us when we do a little DIY we’ll simply make do, we’ll use a spirit level or some other homemade levelling gadget in order to get our line straight but a tool made for a specific job often needs serious adjustment for others or it’s just a temporary thing that we throw away with the rubbish when we’re done.
In steps the oddly named Quigo that paints a laser light cross on any surface that allows you to aline edges correctly, be they wallpaper, dado rails, worktops, you name it, if it has a straight edge. Out of the box you get the unit and some batteries, plus you get a clamp to hold the unit. Put the batteries in, turn it on and the unit will self level internally before it projects the laser-light lines onto the surface, so no tedious messing about prepping it.
The clamp is useful in a confined space but being one thing I did notice is that BOSCH have fitted the unit with a standard tripod bush! Superb design decision, being an amateur photographer I had an old cheap tripod lying around and I was able to set up the Quigo on a tripod in the middle of the room, freestanding and I was better able to project the lines onto a wall in order to work with it.
The lines are clear and obviously precise and unlike a pencil or tape there’s no residual markings left after the work that you have to remove, simply switch off the box and put it away.
It’s such a superbly simple idea and a perfect application of hi-tech being used to make those tedious every day jobs just a little bit easier. It’s not a cheap unit to buy but if looked after it should provide more than enough uses to justify it’s initial cost.
This is handy for anytime you are doing DIY and want to make sure things are lined up, e.g. making sure the shelves you put up are completely straight. You can place the unit onto a flat surface or use the clamp and mount it anywhere nearby and it projects a laser line – it can project horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines. The accuracy is good and it does do self-levelling and the laser will flash to warn you if it’s not self-levelled (you’ll need to reposition it). The alternative to this gadget it to use an inexpensive spirit level – but the Bosch laser gadget is better for accuracy and seems to be efficient once you’ve used it a couple of times. Useful for frequent DIY-ers.
I’ve used a couple of levelling lasers in the past, but they’ve tended to be a bit lacking in the strength of the beam. Not so with the Bosch. It’s a well packaged product that’s easy to use.
It comes supplied with the batteries you need so it ready to use. It really is a case of popping the batteries in and turning it on by sliding the cover and that then turns the laser on. You can just pop this on a known level surface, or use the supplied clamp. Its easy to use and will attached to almost any surface at any angle as long as it’s less than about 6cm. I used it on a step ladder and the edge of a table to get the laser exactly where I needed it. You know if the line is straight as the light stays steady and level – if it’s out of the tolerance range of 4 degrees then it blinks.
I used this to level a 3 meter worktop and had no issues, I also used outside to get a dwarf wall straight – it was used in broad daylight and used at around 4 to 5 meters away and I had no issues with it at all.
Good value and it’s simplicity makes it easy to recommend as a good laser level
The brackets are less good and that is the reason I have docked a star. The one which is supposed to clip on the laser and give fine adjustment is very hard to get on to the unit. I struggled for quite a while before just leaving it partially attached. (See photo). It does hold, but not very firmly and I would be nervous about it falling if it was held high above the ground. The other clamp mount holds the laser better with a standard tripod screw, but because it is made of plastic with plastic ball joints it is very difficult to align it accurately. I found myself spending more time trying to align it than I would have saved by getting out a spirit level and pencil. It does clamp firmly to a variety of thicknesses though. But I am just going to use a camera tripod in the future.
Overall this is a really handy gadget for the home DIYer, but use a tripod to prevent frustration and make life more simple.
The brackets are less good and that is the reason I have docked a star. The one which is supposed to clip on the laser and give fine adjustment is very hard to get on to the unit. I struggled for quite a while before just leaving it partially attached. (See photo). It does hold, but not very firmly and I would be nervous about it falling if it was held high above the ground. The other clamp mount holds the laser better with a standard tripod screw, but because it is made of plastic with plastic ball joints it is very difficult to align it accurately. I found myself spending more time trying to align it than I would have saved by getting out a spirit level and pencil. It does clamp firmly to a variety of thicknesses though. But I am just going to use a camera tripod in the future.
Overall this is a really handy gadget for the home DIYer, but use a tripod to prevent frustration and make life more simple.
I have had this item for a little over a week now and I have used it to realign a kitchen worktop. It is priced at 42.48 as at the 26th June 2016.
So what do you get? The laser leveller itself, complete with 2 AAA batteries. It is simple to set up and relatively simple to use. The leveller itself is a cube, a little over 6cm for each side with a simple sliding switch to operate the laser. It is that simple to operate. This model comes clamp which I think is brilliant and far better than the tripod which comes with Bosch Quigo Plus which I also own. With the laser fitted onto the clamp, it is a matter of switching the unit on, the laser illuminates and you are presented with a projection of two lines, one horizontal and one vertical which bisect in the middle as a cross. Each line has markings at equal distances.
The company state that you can project up to 7 metres from the unit, however, so far I have only used it for distances of around fice metres for a three metre worktop metres.
It is simple to use and I have to say that the clamp is far better than the tripod which came with my original leveller. Well worth the money and whilst not quite as good as Quigo plus in terms of specification and projection, it is well worth the money and in my humble opinion is probably just as good a product, 15.00 cheaper and you get a clamp instead of a pretty awful tripod.
Recommended
It also, in contrast to the plus, comes with a mounting clamp rather than a tripod. Though if you happen to have a tripod – as a keen photographer I have a couple – this can be mounted on one. The mounting clamp is actually more versatile and can be used in situations where it would be difficult to use a tripod.
The reason for the four stars rather than five is that I found it difficult to use outdoors in bright sunny conditions. Indeed I had to revert to my trusty spirit level. And because this does take a little setting up there are many jobs for which it is quicker and simpler to use a spirit level.
Inside the unit, the laser is suspended in such a way that it always projects a horizontal line provided the unit is close the the correct orientation – if it isn’t, then the laser flashes on and off until you get it correctly aligned.
Overall, it’s extremely easy to use. The only two negative points are that it’s a little pricey and that – short of buying a large tripod – it can be hard to get it to the correct height required for measuring, e.g., pictures.
The lines are clear and easy to use, however you do have to stand to one side slightly to make sure that your own shadow is not covering the projected lines.
All in all, easy to use, but with a couple of minor drawbacks.
It’s easy to set up & use, with good visible lines, and it’s reasonably priced, averaging around 50 online. However, it needs to be at least waist height to cover full wall from ceiling to floor.I noticed if its not clamped down sturdy enough vibrations can cause it to move
With this level, once you turn it on there is a red light on the back, which flashes until the lines are level then it switches off, it’s easy and simple to use and you get the added benefit of having two lines projected onto the surface, vertical and horizontal, which is ideal for most painters and decorators whilst they are hanging wallpaper. The only thing to watch out for is once you’ve set it up I noticed that vibration can sometimes make the lines jump about. Proper setup should minimise this issue.
It comes well-presented and you get the device, a handy clamp and some batteries so you are up and running in no time.
The clamp is a very versatile piece of kit and should allow you to affix the line laser to just about most things. It also include a shoe for attaching it to a tripod, that can be picked up very cheaply. Both work well and the laser lines are self levelling.
In use it projects a horizontal and vertical line with distance markings and I found it ok in a large kitchen diner. Obviously the less light the better it is seen. Bosch state this should project up to 7 metres but seeing the line in daylight at 7 metres might be a push.
The rubber bumpers are nice however I wish it included a case. I have a Bosch 10.8v pro set and they came in cardboard cartons and I needed to buy the case separate. I understand why but I think for the home use kit it should have a case.
Overall though a useful tool for the arsenal.
When the red laser light is solid, this means that the self levelling function has completely levelled the device. If it slowly flashes, then it means that it has gone past the point where it can self adjust. However, this is only 4 degrees. This is not a lot to play with.
I already have a similar Bosch device that has markings on the laser guides, where this one is just 2 straight lines. It would have been better if this had the markings on the lines as well as I find these useful in spacing out objects rather than relying on tape measures.
I prefer the mount on this device as you do need to make sure it is virtually level and the tripod only gets a small height where this clamp I can place it on a light stand or shelf. However, I prefer the other laser level because of the markings on the lines. The perfect combination would be this clamp with the other level.
As it stands, I like it but some slight modifications could make it better.
This made putting up some floating shelves that I was dreading the easiest job in the world – there was no guess work involved – it projects the perfect cross on the wall and much less awkward than a spirit level as you can clamp it anywhere so you can have both hands free.
Amazing idea and I’m sure I’ll find many more DIY jobs to use it for.
I am an avid fan of the Bosch brand — and still have several of their tools that are soldiering on as good as new after 20 years of use. I was keen to try out this little gadget because, in the past, I have laboured with digital protractors and adjustable squares. Often, this has been at arm’s-length in gloomy recesses, with a torch in one hand, while attempting to keep the measurement right angle steady and secure against the surface. These squares are often too short anyway, and the whole procedure is frustrating. The resultant markings are not as accurate as they could be — and have to be repeated until it’s a reluctant case of “That’s as near as I can get it. It’ll have to do!” The Quigo has changed all this nonsense.
The laser lines have very little divergence – Bosch suggest a working maximum of 7 metres, which is ample for most uses — and using the top or bottom of the laser line for exact alignment provides a high degree of precision.
The device projects vertical and horizontal cross-hair laser lines – and is self-levelling. This is shown by the laser beams ceasing to flash and becoming constant if the base level is true to within 4 degrees. Very useful indeed. If this is not the case — or you purposely want to align things at a fixed angle (say, for fixing pictures on a wall at equally-decreasing heights in a stairwell) the cross hairs continue to flash, at about 4 second intervals.
There is a clip-on plastic adapter plate, which can be attached to 3 sides of the square Quigo body, as required, and has a ratcheted knob for adjusting the laser line to a reference point. The adjustment is a little crude, but surprisingly smooth and easy to use.
The kit includes a cleverly designed clamp. This has two “universal-type” joints, allowing multiple alignment combinations, and is threaded onto the Quigo. The two clamp jaws provide a firm and wobble-free attachment, either to a horizontal surface, such as a tabletop, a vertical cupboard edge, or anything in between! Very versatile. Alternatively, the device may be threaded directly to the top of a standard camera tripod.
I am fortunate enough to have a largish “man cave” workshop in my back garden, and I initially requested that the workbench, which ran the whole length, was installed at a height of 42 inches to align with my moveable work stations. I wanted to fit storage units below this, so the first thing I did was to check that it was level. The Quigo immediately showed that it wasn’t, and that there was a height difference of over an inch along its length! This was easily corrected and checked, before using this excellent little tool to ensure that drawer runners were level, cabinet apertures were square and vertical, and doors fitted snugly.
Bosch has done it again, as far as I am concerned. I fitted 4 opening cabinets, 2 sliding doors and 15 drawers in a fraction of the time it would normally have taken. I never realised how useful this little gadget could be and I am delighted with it. Well worth 5 stars.
They claim this is easy to use – and they are absolutely right.
It is a very nifty tool that does exactly what it sets out to do in terms of providing users with accurate lines to help them achieve perfection in their DIY or other projects.
Something like this is always going to be a considered purchase – but this is something that many craftspeople may want in their box of tricks. It doesn’t fully replace spirit levels – but it is a technological option that does things that spirit levels and plumb bobs could never achieve.
This is another Bosch product that I have to say impresses me. Small, but perfectly former, this Quigo is easily attached to its telescopic legs which are increased in length with a very simple flick of a clip. On each leg are three clips, simply press one and the leg extends to that length. Very simple, yet a nice design touch. The Quigo box requires x 2 AAA batteries (supplied) and once the shield is lifted, produces a laser target on the wall you choose to work on. It also self levels ensuring your lines are straight. This is a good product and means you can, if you wish, move on from the old trusty pencil lines and a spirit level. In comparison to that what I like is the Quigo provides a broader set of lines across the wall as opposed to the very area specific pencil lines I have done in the past. They still work, but this offers another level of verification when putting things up on the wall. I like the Quigo, it does a good job and is well made. It also incorporates some clever design features. Impressed.
Having a laser cross hair means that aligning curtain poles, speakers, picture hooks and all kinds of things becomes very very simple.
The one thing missing from my original Quigo kit was a tripod so I found myself having to improvise. The original came with a pretty nifty clamp that would allow you to attach it to doors, shelves, tables, tool boxes, workbenches etc BUT you had to find something roughly the right height.
Having a tripod makes this much easier.
The tripod itself is a pretty lightweight affair – you wouldn’t want to shoot pictures or video with it, for example – but is good enough for holding the Quigo while you mark things up.
The Quigo Plus actually feels a little lighter than the original and the lens cover/lock is a little smaller, but these do not have any impact on the use of the tool.
What does make a difference is the brightness of the projected cross-hair and the Quigo Plus is definitely fainter than the original.
My only complaint with the original was that in brightly lit conditions it could sometimes be a little difficult to see. I haven’t had a problem with it as such, but I could imagine situations where it could be an issue.
With the Quigo Plus being fainter I can see this being more of an issue.
So what of the ‘check marks’ along the cross-hairs? Hmmm, I can imagine these being of limited use to anyone. To ‘adjust’ the width of the checkmarks you move the Quigo Plus closer to or further from the surface. To my mind that’s not really adjustment. Also keep in mind that the checkmarks are only evenly spaced when the Quigo is precisely at right angles to the surface onto which you are projecting. This means that to ensure even checkmarks you need to use a little plastic guide gizmo that is included in the package. Again this just feels a bit amateurish and gimmicky.
The Quigo is not meant to be a replacement for professional laser line kit and as such you cannot expect it to be as robust or perform as well. I have found mine very useful, and will no doubt find the plus as useful – especially the tripod – and would recommend wholeheartedly for the DIYer who wants things to line up.
I found this level very easy to use, it has a slide on/off switch and projects a beam onto the surface which is vertical and horizontal. I have never had any issues with not seeing the lines so far. It comes with a universal clamp and base plate, which you can attach to doors and window cills etc. Unlike previous models, it comes with a tripod; one which is super quality and highly effective.
It’s easy to set up & use, with good visible lines, and it’s reasonably priced, averaging around 50 online. However, it needs to be at least waist height to cover full wall from ceiling to floor.I noticed if its not clamped down sturdy enough vibrations can cause it to move
With this level, once you turn it on there is a red light on the back, which flashes until the lines are level then it switches off, it’s easy and simple to use and you get the added benefit of having two lines projected onto the surface, vertical and horizontal, which is ideal for most painters and decorators whilst they are hanging wallpaper. The only thing to watch out for is once you’ve set it up I noticed that vibration can sometimes make the lines jump about. Proper setup should minimise this issue.
I think this is an excellent levelling device. It comes with a small (not especially sturdy tripod) and for higher jobs the tripod would need to be stood on something else too. I was able to check the straightness of my pictures and make tiny adjustments to them.
It projects a clear vertical and horizontal line so makes putting up pictures on the same level as straightforward as it can be. No longer do I have to try to use a one metre long spirit level – and move it along because it isn’t quite long enough to centre the picture hooks. For me the device is at its most useful when I want to get something level or straight and would need another person to hold the spirit level. This enables me to work single handedly on projects which I would have had to delay.
I did find that using it in a conservatory was of less use. I could get a vertical line on the window frame but (on an admittedly bright day) no line was visible on the windows. I have yet to test it fully outdoors in bright conditions, but if it proves less useful in such conditions I will update this review.
So what do you get? The laser leveller itself, complete with 2 AAA batteries. It is simple to set up and relatively simple to use. The leveller itself is a cube, a little over 6cm for each side with a simple sliding switch to operate the laser. It is that simple to operate. This model comes with a tripod which extends to 1.1 metre, but to be honest, I found the tripod quite flimsy and it is on that basis that I have docked the product a star; more on that in a couple of lines. With the laser fitted onto the tripod, it is a matter of switching the unit on, the laser illuminates and you are presented with a projection of two lines, one horizontal and one vertical which bisect in the middle as a cross. Each line has markings at equal distances. If the light flashes, it means that the focal plane is not flat (there is a spirit bubble on the tripod if you need to get the focal plane correct). It is that simple.
The company state that you can project up to 7 metres from the unit, however, so far I have only used it for distances of around two metres, but it made marking everything up to tile a wall very easy and checking that I was accurate was very simple. I have to say that I found the tripod a bit too lightweight for me; yes it does work, but it is very flimsy, is not tall enough for many jobs, particularly at close distance and therefore I would recommend purchasing the unit and a separate budget photographic tripod; you will get them both for the same price as this unit. Alternatively you could purchase a photographic clamp which would also do the job.
I am not sure how regularly I will use this item, a bit like my original laser leveller I purchased about 15 years ago! Suffice to say, when you do need them they are very useful and I can see me using it next to insert concrete posts and panel fencing; in fact many jobs where you would traditionally use a level
The laser head is a small box 6cm x 6cm x 6cm. On the base is a small screw hole for attaching onto a tripod, the rear is a battery compartment which takes 2 x AAA batteries (supplied) and the front is the laser projector. This is activated easily by sliding the cover up, when closed it turns off the laser. Very simple to operate.
When on, the laser will project a horizontal and vertical line against the wall, with 6 markers on each side of the line. It will slowly turn on and off as it self levels. When it has fully levelled (only a second or so) the lines stay fully on. If the laser cannot level (if tilted by more that 4 degrees in either direction) the lines are visible for 2 seconds then turn off for 1 and it cycles through this sequence. This is a great visual aid to know that the lines are not truly level. This feature is very handy if you intend to line up going downstairs, as the line will be shown on the wall at the angle you want. Also a good sign to let you know that the lines are not at the correct right angles.
This also comes with its own tripod. Although not the best constructed or versatile tripod, it will certainly do the job intended. When compacted it is 38cm high, when fully extended it is 125cm. When the unit is fixed to the supplied tripod, this does not give a sufficient height to level higher objects like curtains or top bookshelf. You would either need to place the tripod on something higher to get the extra height, or use a different tripod. I also have the Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Tripod for SLR Cameras and find it great, as I can wrap it round virtually any place to get the level right.
Also supplied is a small plastic guide which can be placed against the wall and the beam going through the middle line. It the beam passes exactly in the middle and the device is against the wall, you know that the wall is straight. I have found out that one of my walls is slightly off, which is a surprise.
On the downside, on bright days or where there is a lot of light, the markings are not so easy to see. It will be easier when it is a darker environment when the light emitted is brighter against the wall. The instructions mention that you can get laser viewing glasses which make the red beam appear brighter so is easier to see in daylight. If you intend to use this mainly in bright rooms in the day, it may be worthwhile getting them.
My main niggle I have is that I would have liked a case to carry/store it in. As it is, I have to keep the box and pack it all away in that. A bag would have been a nice touch.
I couldn’t wait to give it a go when I first got it, so having fitted the supplied AAA batteries and screwed it on the tripod I was up and off. I could work out why it didn’t work properly. Then I read the small manual and found that you have to be within 4 degrees of horizontal in order to project a level line. You know when this has happened because the lines becomes constant and stops flashing on and off. I was a bit disappointed with that — since I thought the self levelling would be a bit more tolerant that that. The tripod does include an old skool bubble spirit level to centre things up so that helps.
This is a neat little machine being about 6cm square. The screen of the laser is protected when not in use, but I would have expected some sort of protective case. With a bit of practice it is easy to use, and when you become confident enough not to have to check it with your spirit level, it can certainly speed up a job. This would be a great tool for a tiling job, where you lines normally get covered over with adhesive.
Overall I like this, but if it were buying it for myself I would go for the cheaper option without the tripod, alough you do lose the space markings on the cheaper model.
The supplied tripod extends to about 130mm and is light and reasonably sturdy with an adjustable tilt head and collapses to around 38cm. The Quigo unit has a standard tripod thread so you could mount it on most photographic tripods. As I’ve just moved house I used this Bosch Quigo to hang a few pictures and shelves. Once switched on the device projects a red laser cross (similar to the cross hairs in a gun sight) with 6 hatched lines on each axis onto the wall – initially it flashes but once the laser has levelled it becomes continuous. The hatched lines on the axes help position items such as small pictures at consistent intervals. If the laser can’t level it will switch off making the device reasonably fool proof. I also used the guide plate which channels the beam on the wall and will confirm that the wall is straight.
This device definitely makes life a lot easier than making lots of marks and messing around with spirit levels all the time, although initially I’ve used a level to get a “second opinion” untyil my confidence in using the Quigo built. I think this is a clever product but whether you’ll use it often enough to justify the outlay will depend on how much DIY work you do. I’m certainly pleased to have the Quigo Plus to help me at the moment and there’s a similar version without the tripod available for a bit less money.
The Quigo looks and feels well made with rubberised bumpers around the side of the cube, however, I think a case at least for the Quigo unit itself, if not the tripod and guide plate too, would have been helpful. I found the red LED cross bright enough in most daylight except in very bright sunshine but there’s usually a solution in the form of curtains or a dust sheet so it doesn’t worry me too much.
In summary, the Quigo works well and I’m sure most owners will find lots of applications for it – it is one of those things you may have done without but once you have one you’ll wonder how you managed without it. The absence of a case is a pity though as there’s unlikely to be a third party solution out there.
I’ve got various sizes of conventional spirit levels including one over a metre long. But I’ve still had endless trouble lining up pictures, tiling etc. This nifty gadget solves all that. As long as you put it on a fairly level surface or get it level on its tripod it will self level the lines it projects. I checked them with my big spirit level and they both agreed. The big difference is that it frees up a hand, sometimes two – it could be hard using my long spirit level one handed. The other thing it does is stop you having to draw lines on the wall and maybe go too far along. Now I just project the lines, check they’re OK with a spirit level then use a tape measure to get to where I need to drill holes. I don’t bother with the projected interval markings, just the horizontal and vertical lines. I find I can see the red lines fine if the room isn’t too bright and I have had to darken the room a couple of times. That helps avoid looking into the laser source. So far I’ve used it to align paintings and mount a bookshelf on a wall but it will really come into its own next time I do any tiling.
I found this cross line laser to be an excellent addition to any home tool kits. I have struggled in the past to get pictures lined up properly and to get straight lines for decorating, but this works so well and is easy to use.
Once the batteries are in there is a section on the laser box that slides across and this activates the laser. So make sure you are pointing it at the wall when doing this. There is a handy tripod on which to attach the laser box and once it is stable and level, you can then flip the laser on and line up the red cross lines where you need them. I found it great to help me make sure that three pictures I was hanging were perfectly aligned.
Invaluable.
It used to come with a pole clamp, which was fidly and rather innefective unless you had something to clamp it too.
I recommended a camera tripod would be better.
Guess what I t comes with a tripod.
Problem is its a rather small tripod and is only 3 feet tall.
As you have to have this thing at the same level as the place where you want the horizontal mark to be, it is not tall enough for putting up bookshelves or Curtain poles in old wonky houses – exactly what I need it for.
It does work quite well, when you can get it high enough and close the curtains, cos you cannot see it in bright sunlight!
The difference in this newer unit is – it has little markers on the axis to help you work out the position, good for two shelves etc.
It now comes with a little plastic shoe, which goes on the floor and the idea is to line up the vertical laser beam to avoid parellex mistakes.
At least the box is usable as a storage box, this is good – but it needs a better clamp included for utilising a vertical rod, as before.
I found a simple camera clamp and a cheap plaster board board support (11 feet high for sixteen nicker) is the answer.
Nicely made thing, comes a box, makes it look bigger than is – its actually quite a small size box so easy to store, but the box it arrived in looks bigger due to the tripod.
The tripod is a great item even by itself as is well made, good height, adjustable and sturdy, metal with plastic bits.
In fact the tripod can even work with some cameras for a different purpose.
This is great to get things measured evenly, clever idea and handy thing to have.