Makita · SK700GDNAJ
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The retained reference is $744 current U.S. retail price. Receiver, tripod, pole, spare battery and calibration service are separate. Verify line geometry, range conditions, mounts, included accessories, laser class, inspection procedure, authorized seller, warranty and return rights before purchase.
Current market
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
Receiver, tripod, pole, spare battery and calibration service are separate. Confirm current stock, exact kit contents, authorized U.S. seller, tax, shipping, return rights and service eligibility before paying.
SK700GDNAJ is defended for Makita CXT users who want three planes, platform power and a base designed for fine reference-preserving rotation.
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What changed
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12V max CXT Green 360-Degree 3-Plane Laser Kit was checked against exact identity, current U.S. price, geometry, laser class, range conditions, accuracy basis, leveling and slope, mount and detector compatibility, power, durability, calibration, service, safety and outcome boundaries, independent professional evidence and bounded operator reports.
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
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Owner experience
Owner and operator discussion returns to eccentric rotation, line brightness, cxt runtime, bracket adjustment, detector range and calibration rather than a universal accuracy, durability or productivity result.
These are self-selected reports from different units, distances, light, surfaces, weather, mounts, receivers, rods, batteries, drops, calibration histories, crews, sellers and service channels. They identify setup and inspection questions and do not establish accuracy, calibration retention, reliability, safety, failure rates, grade, level, plumb, square, productivity or finished-work outcomes.Self-selected operators discuss visibility, mounting, detector use, calibration checks, drops, batteries and service. Reports vary by distance, light, surface, setup and tool history and do not establish accuracy or reliability rates.
Test whether the reference intersection stays fixed during base rotation and still run independent plane and square checks.
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Makita identifies SK700GDNAJ as makita's 12V max CXT three-plane green system with eccentric rotation and selectable brightness.
$744 current U.S. retail price was retained for SK700GDNAJ. Receiver, tripod, pole, spare battery and calibration service are separate
Class 2 green laser with one horizontal and two vertical 360-degree planes and an eccentric base intended to keep a reference intersection stable during rotation Up to 115-foot stated visible range and a longer receiver-assisted range with the named Makita detector; brightness mode, surface and ambient light change usable distance and runtime Published accuracy is ±1/8 inch at 33 feet. Check horizontal, vertical and square relationships using the manual before layout; eccentric rotation does not correct optical error Self-leveling pendulum within a limited range with lock and brightness selection. Locked-line use can project an angle but has no numeric slope feedback
Magnetic bracket, elevating adjustment and 1/4-20 and 5/8-11 mounting paths are provided. Confirm receiver model, pulse mode and clamp zero separately 12V max CXT battery, stated long runtime and IP54 housing; battery size, brightness and all-three-plane use change runtime, and ingress does not protect an open compartment Makita warranty, factory and authorized service terms apply. Lock before transport, field-check after impact and do not open the optical assembly. Keep the beam away from eyes and reflective surfaces
FDA explains that Class 2 visible lasers depend on the aversion response and that Class 3R direct viewing can be hazardous. Product class does not make deliberate viewing or aiming at people acceptable.
OSHA construction rules require qualified operators, warning placards, shutter or power-off when unused, no direction at employees and positioning above head level where possible.
Professional review evaluates the exact SK700GD system's three green planes, eccentric base, brightness, range, mounting and CXT power. It does not certify every kit or long-term calibration.
Self-selected operators discuss visibility, mounting, detector use, calibration checks, drops, batteries and service. Reports vary by distance, light, surface, setup and tool history and do not establish accuracy or reliability rates.
GLL300-42GL is the general three-plane interior layout defended alternative at $539 current U.S. retail price.
20V MAX XR 3 x 360 High Precision Green Laser is the high-precision platform three-plane layout defended alternative at $799 current U.S. retail price.
Manufacturer identity, exact manual or support documentation, current U.S. price, independent professional decision evidence and bounded owner or operator evidence were checked on August 19, 2026. This desk covers complete current U.S.-supported point, line, plane and rotary laser layout systems used by trades and serious construction buyers. A detector, receiver or remote is part of the counted system only when bundled with the exact kit or intrinsic to its working method; otherwise it remains a separately priced compatibility boundary. The desk excludes bubble levels, laser distance meters, surveying total stations, unsupported marketplace devices, bare accessories, cosmetic bundles, minor color or battery-pack padding and duplicate tool-body or kit variants without a material system difference. Laser class, color and visual brightness do not establish useful range, accuracy or eye safety. Visible range and detector-assisted radius or diameter are separate claims that vary with light, weather, target, rotation speed and setup. Published accuracy belongs to a named geometry, distance, axis and condition and is not a calibration certificate. Points, lines, plane intersections, plumb, square, rotary axes, mounts, receiver zeros and rods can require separate checks. Self-leveling compensation, manual lock, fine rotation, automatic alignment and single- or dual-axis slope are different functions. Manual or receiver-guided slope does not import a design grade or establish survey control. Tripod stability, magnetic hold, clamp reference, thread compatibility, benchmark protection, battery state, ingress and post-impact checks remain operator duties. IP and drop claims do not guarantee retained calibration or cover open battery doors, all accessories, immersion or continued use after a fall. Follow the exact manual, FDA labeling and applicable OSHA construction-laser practice. Use qualified operators, warning controls, beam shutters or power-off when idle, and keep direct and reflected beams away from people and vehicles. Visibility glasses are not protective eyewear. Use manufacturer repair or calibration service when a field check fails and do not open the optical system. No construction laser guarantees code compliance, survey-grade control, grade, plumb, square, level, finished appearance, rework avoidance, productivity, safety or any job outcome.
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