Starrett 505A-7 ProSite Protractor
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Manufacturer: StarrettModel: 505A-7
Product features:
- 7-Inch miter saw protractor with two scales-red -Inchmiter cut-Inch scale and black -Inchsingle cut-Inch scale
- Allows direct transfer of the work angle to the miter saw in 3 steps with no calculations
- Features durable 1/4-Inch thick aluminum alloy and reflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation
- 12-Inch version also available to cover
- 7-Inch long; 1-1/2-Pound; 1-year warranty
- Ideal for carpenters, plumbers and all building trades
- Saves time and reduces waste
- Scale shows angle for a miter joint and single cut
- Takes error-prone calculations out of miter cuts
- Upside down or backwards, the reading is always correct
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Starrett 505A-7 ProSite Protractor
Customer Review: 5 star quality, 4 star price.
Summary: 5 Stars
Look, let's be blunt. No matter how good your hotshot framing and drywall crews are, even new construction is never square. And in old houses, it just gets worse. And this doesn't even take into account irregular angled walls that are anyone's guess.
Now I know the rest of you all payed attention in 8th grade geometry, but for those of us who don't like mulling over math problems on the job site, the Sarrette is as good as it gets. Read the single cut angle off one side. Read the miter cut off the other.
And the tool can (and should) be used to set your miter saw to the exact angle you need. Read it off the wall, set the blade using the tool, cut. Perfect.
Oh, the pain I could have saved myself if only I'd bought one of these earlier. Cutting scrap test pieces and banging my head against the wall wondering how I'd gotten it wrong again.
Basically, if you do a lot of finish carpentry, having one of these will save you a lot of time and money. Even for the homeowner that's doing a few rooms, it's probably worth it if you want really good joints, especially in an old house where most of your "90 degree" corners will be off by several degrees from 90.
I only have two minor beefs.
OK, for me it's worth it as I'll easily save it back over and over again. In fact I bought two. But c'mon guys, $42.99? I'm surprised someone hasn't ripped off the idea and isn't making one at $14.99, but keep charging this price and someone soon will.
Also, I'd like an easy way to adjust the tension of the legs so it would hold the exact angle more firmly. One of my miter saws has a habit of swinging slightly when you reach to tighten the adjustment knob. Then the blade hits the protractor and messes up the reading.
The ease of use does make up for the shortcomings. If you have a miter saw and do finish work, you need one of these.
Description of Starrett 505A-7 ProSite Protractor
Durable 1/4" aluminum with Teflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation, 7" model available with identical dial and functionality.Protractors
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