Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor
Customer Review: Great tool, at a fraction of the cost of electronic versions
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this protractor for a couple of months now, and have had excellent results with it. The early versions (I had one a year ago) that had two arrows on the dial <------> versus a single arrow like they have now }-----> were not as accurate (as much as a half degree difference between the two arrow head readings!). I also have the Bosch electronic miter finder, which is an excellent tool, but this one sees a lot more use these days as it is not as fragile, and is smaller/easier to carry.
There is really no learning curve with this tool, as it is very intuitive and can be used right out of the package without any setup.
I hope the manufacturer quickly comes out with smaller (6") and larger (2')versions of this tool, as there are certainly woodworking applications where this would be useful if it were not as big.
If you are like me, and work on houses where the walls are rarely 90-degrees on the nose, you can get very professional results with this tool.
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
It is disappointing that Starrett, the icon of precision, put it's name on such a poorly made unit.
The glue-on decals intended for angle measurement are both mis-aligned and mis-printed, making the tool unusable. If a pointer is aligned to a particular degree marking, the rest of the markings around the compass do not line up with their mates, and miss by as much as 1 degree. Note that 1 degree of measurement error will result in a 1/32" gap in 2" wide moulding.
Consumers who buy based on the Starrett reputation are deserving of more. It is interesting to note that while the device proudly displays a US Patent number, "Made in USA" is nowhere to be found.
I bought protractors made by both Bosch & Grizzly and will give this Starrett unit to my grandchild to use as a toy.
Customer Review: Good idea but poor execution
Summary: 1 Stars
As a professional carpenter I thought ProSite Protractor would help me quickly determine exact single and miter cut angles. While the concept of this tool is right on I found the one I received unusable as the scale was off. A straight cut reading from the protractor of 90 degrees for example, would also show a reading of 46 or 47 degrees for the miter cuts. What? A miter for 90 degrees is 45. So this is unusable as duh...a miter cut even ½ a degree off is unacceptable even in the worst of times.
Needless to say, I returned this item and at least for now will return to my bevel gauge and trial and error but I hold out hope, that somewhere out there, in some distant enchanted land, a tool of this sort will shine in perfection and allow me the opportunity to make my job easier.
Customer Review: It's about time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally, after more than forty years of professional woodworking, from cabinets to timber frame,I have a tool so simple and a concept so obvious that I could kick myself for not thinking of it thirty years ago myself.. The ProSite is a fool proof short cut to taking a reading with an angle divider, transferring it to a protractor or bevel gauge, setting the chop saw and then having to make at least one test cut before cutting a piece of trim.
My tool was dead on accurate. Not a machinist tool like the old Sarrett tools, but great for woodworking or any other trade that needs to measure or divide angles. I just got one of the new smaller models and my main complaint was answered. I can now measure returns on short corners. These tools more than payed for themselves in one days work.
Customer Review: Best layout and fitup protractor I have
Summary: 5 Stars
Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor
I own a 'pro' design, fab. & welding shop--so, I've got at least 6 other protractors.
However, upon seeing a write up by another fabricator, on Welding Web site--show
and discuss this item---I bought it.
1-It takes the math and headscratching out of figuring mitre joint angles.
2-It's tight, not sloppy and big enough to use very easily for angle fitups and measuring during fitup.
3-It's a Starrett tool (and I have other pricey, Starett items)---which means quality.
4-I'm too poor be able to afford cheap tools.