BLACK+DECKER Laser Level, Self-Leveling, 360 Degree Wall Attachment, AA Batteries Included (BDL220S)

Several reviews stated that the pin stuck out and couldn't be removed. They must have been earlier units. The one I got has a magnet that holds the base on. You can use it without the base or with the base and the pin out or flip the base over and the pin will stay in. Laser is bright enough in no light and low light. With the pin striaght out it pins into the wood or drywall for simple hands free operation. Pin hole is small enough; see picture. The laser shoots far. Depending on light conditions. In the pics, you can see it shoots the full lenght of this 30' wall and can be seen on abutting wall. I used to have a little one like this years ago and paid a boat load for it. The nice thing about that one is it had two smaller pics for attaching it to the wall; but it didn't rotate like this one. After removing it you couldn't even see the two pin pricks. Anyway I can't find that one so I bought this one. For the price easy decission.

This is one of the best tools I have ever purchased. I am someone who likes to do DIY projects around the house and hang stuff myself; this is the tool I have been missing all along. Very easy and intuitive to use, and really does help make everything perfect. I love that you can use it with or without the nail. Saw some complaints in the reviews about the nail leaving a hole in the wall, but it doesn't bother me as I always have spackle and paint ready to cover it up. Compared to the prices of other similar tools, I would definitely say there is great value in this. Very happy with my purchase and will never not be able to use one of these now!

It works perfectly. I prefer if it had an easier way to attach it to the wall without damage. I used painters tape to hold the little case part which wasn’t too bad.Easy to learn! Great price!

Update: Added photos showing how I used this laser level to hang a frame in my bedroom. For my original thoughts and setup from the living room, see the review below.As a novice when it comes to picture hanging, I didn’t want my first laser level purchase to be super high end - I wanted to get one that was decently priced, by a reputable brand, and one that had a slimmer profile to for easy storage.Needless to say, I’m really happy I purchased this leveler. It pushes nicely into the wall, creating a very small hole pin that is easy to fill when completed. I must have drilled this leveler into my walls at least 5-10 times - as you can see with my pics, everything came out looking great, especially since my main wall with the three art panels all use D-rings (4 nails per panel - meaning that it is critical to ensure your level and aligned all the way through to achieve the optimal hanging look).— Curated by Jaded John | #OrderlyCleanDesign

It gets the job done, and it's somewhat cheaper than other options. What I can't get my head around is why the nail on the underside is not removable. I don't always want to poke holes into my wall so this thing can swivel. Sometimes (most times), I just want to get a level value and extend that evenly across a wall so I can mark it with a pencil. The way this thing is designed, you have to swivel the bottom-side nail out and punch it into your wall. If you don't do this, the nail doesn't rest flush within the unit, and it prevents the unit itself from resting flush against the wall for your leveling tasks. ... This kind of renders it useless as you're left unable to rely on the leveling bubbles.Break the nail out. You'll be happy you did. After that, it works like a charm. Still, such a flawed design deserves mention.

Amazing I love it

I love this leveler in hanging pictures. This is my second one since my son took off with the first one. And it’s just as good as my old one. It’s accurate. It’s dependable, and the first one I have for years so I expect this one to last just as long. Also if you tend to drop things at times. This leveler holds up. It takes a beating from me and keeps going. And it’s easy to see.

Laser is great only part don't like is it ask a nail pin thing to stick in stuff to hold it but it done go in flat. If you don't want to use it you have to take it off. Wish it would just retract flat.