Angle Protractor Angle Finder Ruler Two Arm Stainless Steel Protractor Woodworking Ruler Measure Tool with 0-180 Degrees(30 cm/ 11.8 Inch)

I read all the 1- and 2-star reviews...I'm not sure what the heck those folks were expecting for $11.Yeah, the edges were a bit sharp...I spent two minutes running a fingernail board over the edges, now they're smooth as butter. Yeah, the knurled cap-nut was a bit tight as shipped, but no real problem. Yes, the cap-nut didn't tighten down enough to hold the swing-arm securely (the threaded hole is a bit too short), so I added a tiny washer on top of the compression washer, and now it holds tight. They said the tool they received is inaccurate...but I found it to be within half a degree (or less?) at 25°, 30°, 45°, and 90°. The small size of this protractor doesn't really permit measurement to tighter tolerances than that.One guy said the angle was measured wrong, "...The middle of the ruler and not the edge is where the angle would be accurate." Say WHAT?! As long as the edge of the swing arm is parallel to an imaginary line down the middle (which it IS), then the angle is always going to be the same, whether measured at the middle or EITHER edge of the swing-arm.A couple of folks rated the protractor low because it wouldn't measure inside angles. [sigh] If you want to measure inside angles, buy the right tool. You can get a plastic goniometer for under $8. You can buy a digital angle finder for as little as $17 (although I'd likely shell out twice that and get the Klein). If you want to stay on the cheap, and you already have this little protractor, use a sliding T-bevel (or even just fold a piece of paper) to match the inside angle, then use the protractor to measure the outside angle. But don't criticize a tool because it won't do something it was never intended to do.Look, I'm an amateur woodworker. I buy and fettle old chisels and planes. I use a honing guide to set the initial bevel (25°) for the cutting edges on the chisels and plane irons. We aren't looking for crazy precision, we just want to be consistent and close enough. This little tool is exactly what we need.

This protractor angle finder ruler is exactly what I have been looking for. It is very well made. Since it is made of metal and not plastic, it will definitely last a long time. The numbers on it are well marked and easy to read. I don't have one thing to complain about. Very happy with my purchase!

Im not a huge fan of this angle reader, and in my opinion, if you're measuring something that requires a tool to be as long as this one is, the tool should be more substantial.Not to fault this tool too much it's fairly accurate actually.And compact too.If you don't have the money or room for the spacial needs required to invest in a 12 inch protractor square - buy this tool for now.It's not bad actually after further thought: I think that I just personally require more certainty when measuring large product accurately as it's oftentimes very valuable and worth thinking about buying a much more expensive tool for....Having said that, you could expect to pay upwards of $100 for a quality tool that will do what this one does for $18 at the time of writing.I can see that as an excellent entry level value.I decided to give it four stars instead of three for it's value.Though I really feel that this is a sub 3 star tool.Since I can't give three and a half stars I'll round up this time. Though please understand that 4 stars is being very generous here.If you have a new guy where you work and he gets himself one of these...?He's trying.Get a couple paychecks in his pocket and steer him towards a mitutoyo protracting square when he's ready to take care of it

Use this for cutting accurate angles when making quilting templates. Works great and pretty accurate for the size and price.

Works great

Accurate and inexpensive. The arms are long enough to accurately extend the angle with a steel straight edge. Dust off your high school trig and buy one. Highly recommend!

hard to get it stiff enough that the blades do not move when being handled.

This stainless steel tool arrived in perfect condition. Rust should never be an issue. It's well-made, sturdy and, with care, should last a very long time. The variable-tension hinge is just snug enough to hold tight, while still being easy to adjust.My wife makes custom bike and e-bike frame bags for sale online. In order to perfectly fit the buyer's bike frame, she requires very accurate bike frame angle measurements before cutting the material for the bag. I got her this protractor for Christmas, assuming it would be much easier to use than her little 6" plastic half-circle one.Well, the long arm is great for much-needed longer lines on her paper templates. What's not so great are the angle graduation marks. They are quite hard to see, being super-tiny, thin and light-colored. We find ourselves having to sometimes verify the setting with a magnifying glass, unless we have very bright light. We both have 72-year-old eyes, mind you. If the protractor circle's diameter were just an inch or two bigger, the lines would be wider-spaced and far easier to read (See Photo).Besides those things, the protractor is about 1 degree off. I set it for 90°, and then confirmed the angle using a perfect 90° square. This protractor was actually indicating about 91°, not 90°. The good news is that we now know how far off the intended mark we need to set it, to get the angle we desire.Perhaps the +/- tolerance of just 1° is to be expected in such a low-price entry-type tool. I've found we can live with it, since we only use it occasionally. But if you'll be using your protractor a lot, please keep in mind these issues I've encountered.