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  • Scottfer
    Member
    • Mar 2016
    • 58

    #1

    Aligning skytrak

    Hi,

    Can someone point me to the correct post on how to align the skytrak correctly please.

    Thanks
  • BradyPett23
    Member
    • Feb 2016
    • 37

    #2
    This thread is pretty good:

    Alignment issues




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    • BradyPett23
      Member
      • Feb 2016
      • 37

      #3
      This thread was fantastic for me. I took the advice and purchased a Bosch level last weekend and it's made a huge difference in the results when I use my SkyTrak. Well worth the money.

      PS: these are my first posts on the forum so I apologize if the links aren't working correctly. Just search the titles of the threads and you'll be able to find them.

      How to get exact alignment




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      • GSF_Admin
        Forum Admin
        • Aug 2014
        • 405

        #4
        BradyPett23 tapatalk URL's can not be shared unless the viewer actually has tapatalk. Post the direct forum links instead.

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        • Scottfer
          Member
          • Mar 2016
          • 58

          #5
          Hi

          Yes I don't have tapatalk. I saw a picture of someone aligning 2 laser dots, is this correct?

          I saw one of the posts of the laser someone bought and will get one of those but need some reference points to align the laser to.

          Cheers

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          • BradyPett23
            Member
            • Feb 2016
            • 37

            #6
            Thanks for the feedback.

            I think this is the thread you're referring today. I purchased one and it has made a huge difference in alignment for me.

            I picked up one of these tonight: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-Self-Leveling-Cross-Line-Laser-Level-with-Clamping-Mount-GLL-2/205387264 Was a very good



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            • Scottfer
              Member
              • Mar 2016
              • 58

              #7
              Thanks Brady, I bought a laser from b and q today for £30.

              Also I found how to turn the 2 lasers on to align, it on the skytrak range in settings

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              • ste1
                Member
                • Apr 2016
                • 44

                #8
                I got my loan Skytrak whilst mine is in for repair.
                First thing I did was make a protective screen from Lexan.

                But regards the alignment of the loan Skytrak compared to mine, it is out.

                I purchased a laser level and lined it up to the alignment dots on the Skytrak.
                Its completely out.
                I have to readjust the purchased laser alignment tool to the right of the Skytrak's alignment dots.
                When I hit my laser marks on my screen it is spot on but it is right of the Skytrak laser line.
                Why is this?

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                • Thinman
                  Offline
                  • Jul 2016
                  • 266

                  #9
                  Out of curiosity, what are you guys doing about mat imperfection when lining up the dots? That spot on that mat gets beat up pretty good.

                  I chalk a line on my mat in the desired line, then use a straight edge (typically one of those circular saw guides) on the chalk line so that I can set the Skytrak lasers right on the edge of the metal so I know they are both aligned.

                  Otherwise, trying to figure out where the laser is actually pointing on the mat is next to impossible.

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                  • aeroburner
                    Extreme Member
                    • May 2016
                    • 1015

                    #10
                    i have a Bosch contractors laser mounted permanently on the wall its lined up perfectly with the projector, mat and screen I made reference points with a sharpie on the ceiling and floor to have more way points.

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