Key Features
Overview
The Milwaukee 48-35-1411 72-Inch Laser Tripod is a height-adjustable support stand built for lasers used in layout and alignment work. This is a laser tripod designed for positioning a horizontal laser line and raising a laser off the ground for layout work. Model Number: 48-35-1411. If you need a stable base that can handle low-line work near the floor and also reach higher install points, this tripod covers both without getting bulky.
Its working range runs from 28 inches to 72 inches, which gives you flexibility for everything from low reference lines to higher wall and ceiling tasks. Milwaukee also builds in a 15-inch precision adjustment on the center shaft, so you can fine-tune height quickly instead of repeatedly resetting the legs. On real jobs, that matters because it speeds up vertical alignment and helps you dial in the laser without wasting time.
The head uses a 1/4 in.-20 attachment and an adjustable pan tilt head, which makes it a practical fit for common laser mounting needs. There is also a removable laser mounting plate, which simplifies setup and take-down when you are moving room to room. Quick reference leg markings help you repeat setups more consistently, especially when you are working through multiple spaces that need the same line height.
Milwaukee also paid attention to durability. The reinforced gearing on the center shaft is there for longer life, especially important on a tripod that gets adjusted constantly. The aluminum body keeps the unit lightweight at 2.97 lb, so it is easy to carry around a remodel, commercial interior build-out, or punch-list job without feeling like extra dead weight.
For low applications, the tripod includes a bottom mounting point. Milwaukee notes that you can get additional range when using the Milwaukee 360° Laser Bracket Mount 48-35-1311, which is sold separately. That gives this stand more flexibility than a basic tripod when you need to work close to the floor or adapt your setup to tighter spaces and awkward room conditions.
The Milwaukee 48-35-1411 72-Inch Laser Tripod makes the most sense for contractors and tradespeople doing interior layout, electrical rough-in, remodeling, drywall, and general installation work where a laser has to be set accurately and moved often. Serious DIY users can benefit from it too, but this is really aimed at people who rely on repeatable laser positioning, fast height changes, and a tripod that will survive the back-and-forth of jobsite use.
Milwaukee 48-35-1411 72-Inch Laser Tripod for Fast Layout Changes
This is where a good laser tripod earns its keep. Instead of balancing a laser on scrap material or hunting for the right height, you get a stable setup that is easy to place and easy to adjust.
- Adjustable from 28 in. to 72 in. for low and high line placement
- Bottom mounting point helps with lower applications when needed
Fine-Tune Height Without Repositioning the Legs
The 15-inch precision adjustment is the feature that separates this from a basic stand. You can make controlled height changes on the center shaft instead of reworking the whole tripod every time the line needs a small move.
- 15 in. precision adjustment for faster vertical alignment
- Adjustable pan tilt head helps aim the laser where you need it
Easy to Carry, Built to Last
A tripod has to be portable enough that you actually bring it, and durable enough that it does not turn into a throwaway accessory. Milwaukee keeps this one light with aluminum construction and backs up the working parts with reinforced gearing.
- Lightweight durable aluminum body weighs 2.97 lb
- Reinforced gearing on the center shaft is built for longer life
What’s in the Box
- (1) Milwaukee 48-35-1411 72 in. Laser Tripod
- (1) Owner’s Manual
Milwaukee 360° Laser Bracket Mount 48-35-1311 is sold separately.
Key Specifications
| Extended Height | 72 in. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Working Height | 28 in. |
| Closed Height | 27.5 in. |
| Precision Adjustment | 15 in. |
| Attachment Thread | 1/4 in.-20 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Weight | 2.97 lb |
| Color | Black |
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
If you are running low reference lines, use the bottom mounting point and pair it with Milwaukee’s 360° Laser Bracket Mount 48-35-1311. It is a cleaner setup than spreading the legs wider and trying to cheat the tripod lower.
Warranty & Support
Tool Nut’s Take
A laser tripod that does the job without wasting your time
The Milwaukee 48-35-1411 72-Inch Laser Tripod gets the basics right, then adds the kind of fine adjustment and low-mount flexibility that actually matters on real layout work.
- Who it’s for: Contractors, remodelers, electricians, and installers using lasers for room layout, height transfer, and alignment.
- Why it stands out: The 15-inch precision adjustment, bottom mounting point, and reinforced gearing make it more useful than a bare-bones tripod.
- Worth knowing: It is lightweight and easy to carry, but the extra range Milwaukee talks about depends on the separate 360° Laser Bracket Mount.
Common Questions
- What is the height range of this laser tripod? The tripod adjusts from 28 inches to 72 inches.
- What mounting thread does it use? It uses a 1/4 in.-20 attachment.
- Can it be used with Milwaukee’s 360° Laser Bracket Mount? Yes. Milwaukee states it offers additional range when used with the 360° Laser Bracket Mount 48-35-1311, which is sold separately.
- Is the tripod heavy to carry around the jobsite? No. It has an aluminum body and weighs 2.97 lb.
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