very happy with this laser. Make sure you order the remote sensor with this. Line is barely visable, if visable at all out doors.
Only thing I miss on this is the ability to shoot square corners with this like I can with my PLS-5.
Def worth the money.

Gotta tell you I love this thing. It's one of those tools where you end up thinking "Why didn't I get this sooner!" I haven't tried this out in the daytime outside but so far inside usage the laser is very visible.

So far I've only used my POS for laying out (measuring) and installing cabinets. It works perfectly. I will set it up on a tripod and go to town. My favorite used to date is for cutting the wall for built-ins. This tool is save me so much time on the few projects i'm excited to have it in my toolbox going forward.

I got this a couple of years ago, and while there are newer models with additional features, this product is great. It has been very durable and has stood up to regular job site use. My next replacement will include the laser plumb bob feature which this lacks. For outdoor use, I'd recommend getting the laser reader device (great) or glasses that render the laser line visible in sunlight (ok to good).

I had decided to buy a PLS tool after using my co-worker's PLS3 (level and plumb dots instead of lines) on a foundation we formed together, and because PLS is the most respected brand in lasers.

I am so glad i went with the PLS180 over the PLS3!!!!

If you do foundation work, a laser tool is unquestionably one of the most valuable tools in your kit - It's hard for me to imagine how people did form-work without lasers. But lasers are infinitely handy with all sorts of other framing and finish carpentry tasks. With the PLS180, you will find yourself using it for ALL KINDS OF THINGS. In fact a lot of labor tasks typically involving a chalk-line, measuring tape, and or level, you will find yourself reaching for the laser and saving lots of time. Setting wainscotting or picture-crowning or any sort of trim level across an entire room is a good example. BUT... also why not reach for the laser and shoot a vertical line on your plywood when you're nailing in the field on a shear-wall? I even use it to plumb up door jams. Any task you would ordinarily do by holding a level in one hand while you try to screw or nail in the piece of whatever it is in the other hand, can now be accomplished by setting the laser in the right place and work with both hands free!!!

Next on my list is to get a tripod for it so i don't spend as much time setting it in the right spot with blocks and shims on a ladder or whatever.

Slightly bumbed i didn't drop the extra $70 for the PLS4, but i'm ok with that. If what you do is exclusively foundations and structural framing, you might want to go for the PLS4, since getting a plumb dot up to align existing framing with a footing, and stuff like that can be pretty useful.