The Bosch GLR 500 HCK is a fully-integrated rotary laser level. It features a receiver that docks on the laser level itself and doubles as a remote. The remote/receiver controls and manages the laser, so you can adjust slope, calibrate, or put the unit in sleep mode from anywhere within 1,650 feet of the laser level. According to Bosch’s specs, it is accurate within 1/16″ @ 100 ft. Cost for the level, remote, charge pack, case, tripod, and rod is $1,200. Here, custom home builder and contributing editor Robert Courtney takes a look at some of its features and gives his overall impressions.
This article originally appeared in Tools of the Trade.