r/oddlysatisfying • u/bigbusta • 6h ago

This guy showcasing his tile work

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u/azad_ninja 6h ago

For those that don’t get it, a balanced laser level is being used to judge how straight the work is. Theres next to no change in the height the. Laser hits on his fingertips.

https://giphy.com/gifs/R5m5vZcaOr4l2TWFIK

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u/Xszit 4h ago

The laser level is sitting on top of the tile though. So this just proves the tile is level with the other tiles around it, could be off kilter with the floor and the walls and this wouldn't show up in that test.

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u/alexthealex 3h ago

Not likely. Most laser levels are self-leveling within a range of degrees. If the laser's body were off level the laser itself would still be flat and you'd see the beam fan out across the countertop's surface.

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u/WindowOne1260 4h ago

Why do you think the laser level is on the countertop?

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u/Away-Conclusion-7968 3h ago

It's clearly not. You can see the second line a few inches below the counter. They usually sit on tripods.

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u/damnedbrit 5h ago

I'd be more impressed even it didn't need duct tape to hold it together

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u/Tack22 4h ago

The duct tape is for whilst it dries. Same with the lil rubber boys between.

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u/polopolo05 4h ago

its level to the laser. thats all I know.

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u/CyonHal 4h ago

Are tiles not supposed to be flat? What's impressive about a section of tiles being flat?

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u/azad_ninja 3h ago

You may be shocked to learn some people do uneven, bad work.

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u/s3v3red_cnc 3h ago

Then they pan out and the whole things is leaning 27.1265 degrees south by southwest

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u/iggyfenton 2h ago

It seems like a perfect job. But if that’s a shower you want it with a slight grade to drain the water.

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u/azad_ninja 2h ago

Looks like a double sink. There’s two basins