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Work out falls, grades and ratios instantly — used by thousands of Aussie tradies every month.
Open the calculator Free toolAn interactive step-by-step check to confirm your laser is still reading true.
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Free toolFree iPhone app for converting between grade formats while you’re on site.
Get the app Buying guideThe five traps that catch buyers out — and how to sidestep every one of them.
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Buying guideOne simple table matching each laser type to the jobs it’s built for.
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Buying guideOld-school optical vs modern laser — which levelling tool wins for your work.
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Buying guideWhat matters — and what doesn’t — when you’re picking a dumpy level.
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Buying guideWhere a simple dot laser out-works a line laser on real jobs.
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Buying guideBrightness, battery life and cost — the real trade-offs between red and green.
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Buying guideWhy your next “rotating” laser might not actually need to rotate at all.
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Buying guideWhat cross line lasers do, and the trades that get the most out of them.
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How-toHow to actually see your line outdoors — receivers, green beams and technique.
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How-toSet falls and grades properly with a slope-capable rotary laser.
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How-toFrom tripod to receiver — a first-timer’s walkthrough of a rotary laser.
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How-toGet accurate readings without a staff — hand-held receiver technique.
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How-toDead-straight fence lines solo — no stringlines, no second pair of hands.
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How-toOur complete guide to lasers for formwork, screeding and concrete pads.
Read the guide Care & maintenanceThe simple on-site check that tells you whether your laser still reads true.
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Care & maintenanceCharging habits that make laser batteries last years instead of months.
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Care & maintenanceRain, dust and rough conditions — keeping your laser alive on site.
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Care & maintenanceWhat laser glasses actually do — hint: it’s not eye protection.
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Specs & referenceEvery term on a laser spec sheet, explained in plain English.
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Specs & referenceClass 1, 2 and 3R — what Australian laser safety classes mean on site.
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Specs & referenceHow to read ±mm ratings, and when accuracy is worth paying for.
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Specs & referenceIP54 vs IP66 — decoding dust and water resistance ratings.
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Specs & referenceHow Auto Grade Match dials in existing falls automatically.
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Specs & referenceWhy a mm-display receiver changes how you work with a rotary laser.
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Specs & referenceFalse triggers and other receiver quirks — explained and fixed.
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GGlen Z.4 weeks agoGood quality
GGlen Z.4 weeks agoGood product item, exceeds my expectations
GGlen Z.4 weeks agoVery convenient item
GGlen Z.4 weeks agoArrived, good quality
RRob Thompson1 month agoThe help i got from Tim and the guys was second to none.....they returned my calls immediately and kept me in the loop looking for what I needed.....my purchase was expressed post so didn't hold me up with construction.....I wouldn't buy laser equipment from anyone else.....thanks guys
JJay Saunders5 months agoRedback lasers sent the product fast which saw me receive the product in no time. I also received a free upgrade to a lr730 which I was stoked about. The LR730 works a treat for getting heights set out precisely
KKaron Collier6 months agoAs I purchased it for my cousin to use and it has made the job so much easier with alot more jobs to do so it will be getting a workout But very happy with the product
BBradley Barber7 months agoWe just received our first rotating lasor level from RedBack and so far has been great Fast postage , easy ordering and arrived safe and works perfectly
BBearing Logistics7 months agoGreat customer service and open dialogue and follow up. 100% deserved the five stars. Well done
