The Ryobi self-leveling plumb cross laser RP4000 represents one of the best values weโve seen in a while. Itโs also one of the coolest tools in theย Ryobi Tek4 cordless toolsย collection. For pros and do-it-yourselfers alike, this tool is priced as low as or lower than many of the non-rechargeable competition.
Features and Benefits
The tool actually sits inside a plastic jacket that contains a threaded tripod mount. Once the tool is lifted a bit and โunlockedโ, the level is able to self-level, and you can get effective results in any of the three modes. The modes are a combination of crosshair/plumb bob mode, which fires a horizontal and vertical beam as well as top and bottom lasers for use as a plumb bob. The second mode fires only the horizontal beam and the top dot. The third mode shoots a vertical beam with the bottom dot. This will be a no-brainer and a real go-to tool for setting up cabinets and interior work.
Using the Ryobi Self-Leveling Plumb Cross Laser
We used several in-house box beam levels to verify the accuracy of this product and found the Ryobi self leveling plumb cross laserย to be quite reliable both vertically and horizontally.ย The plumb bob feature is very useful and we were able to make good use of it when we relocated and mounted a commercial electric projector lift above a 24ร24 drop ceiling. If youโve ever tried to mark anchor points above a commercial drop ceiling accurately, youโll understand how handy this feature can be.
For best results, plan on keeping the beam to a maximum distance of 25-30 feet. Beyond that, this Ryobi plumb cross laser tends to get very wide and dim, and thus is more difficult to read. Itโs also very difficult (for obvious reasons) to use this product outdoors during the day without a laser detector. While there are other self-leveling lasers on the market, the rechargeable nature of the Ryobi RP4000 and the incredible feature set make this a great value and a great tool.
If you have a few of the Ryobi Tek4 products, be sure to get theย AP4500 Rapid Charger as it will charge your batteries in just 36 minutes, as opposed to the 5-hour charge time of the included Standard wall charger. At $119, we gave the Ryobi RP4000 the highest possible value rating due to its excellent feature set and performance for the price. We love its performance and capabilities against market competition since itโs well above average for this type of product. Ryobi has hit a home run with this Plumb/Cross Self-Leveling Laser product.
