LAYOUT LASER ASSEMBLY

摘要

A layout laser assembly projects a plurality of parallel laser light beams across a subfloor, wall or ceiling at regularly spaced intervals. In the application of wood strip flooring installations, the points at which the laser light intersects the wood strips indicate the preferred locations at which a nail is to be placed. In several embodiments, optical elements are supported on movable carriages to allow the spacing between adjacent laser light tabs to be adjusted. Depending upon the type and width of wood strip floors being laid, the direction and spacing of underlying floor joists, and other factors, it may be necessary to more closely space or more distantly space the nails. The subject assembly can be adapted for use in identifying high and low spots upon a work surface, and can facilitate the precision layout of tiles on floors, walls and ceilings. Connectors can be used to extend the length of the assembly or to navigate corners.