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Bosch Introduces Laser Rangefinder and Multidetector |
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Saturday, 21 July 2007 |
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Also at the AWFS show, Bosch was showing off a couple of their nifty new utility tools.
 The DLR165K laser rangefinder is accurate to 1/16" of an inch and can measure distances as far away as 165 feet.
The unit can measure distances in three different units: feet and inches, metric units and decimal feet. In addition to length, it's also capable of quickly calculating area and volume. In case you're in an area with physical obstructions, the DLR165K calculates inaccessible distances that cannot be measured
directly due to obstruction or lack of reflecting surface using
Pythagorean theorem (a2 + b2= c2)
Although digital rangefinders have been around for a few years, many use inferior sonar technology, which isn't nearly as accurate and is highly susceptible to environmental interference. Utilizing an exceptionally bright red laser, DLR165K is far superior to sonar technology. At only 4" tall, the unit is smaller than most tape measures.
In fact, this unit is so good, we don't even know what you'd need a tape measure for. Of course, it COSTS a lot more than a tape measure-the DLR165K will ship with an MSRP of $280 and will likely retail for under $200. It should be available within the next month.
 Also on display was the DMD4K Digital Multidetector. The handy unit is designed to detect metal (both ferrous and non-ferrous), wood studs and live electrical current. It can detect embedded metal as deep as 4", even in concrete!
The marking hole makes it easy to pencil mark the exact location of studs and even changes color from red to green when the hole is over the target. An audible alert can also be switched on or off for additional feedback. The LCD display also features a detection strength meter for additional accuracy.
The big red "Zoom" button enhances the precision in metal-detecting mode by detecting small objects, locating centers of large objects, and distinguishing between close objects
Although it sounds like an expensive electronic studfinder-and you could certainly use it for that purpose-it's also a very quick way to check wood stock for metal before cutting it or putting it through a planer.
The DMD4 will ship soon with an MSRP of $172, although the street price will likely be around $100. It includes two marking pencils.
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