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: Piece of Junk
Summary: 1 Stars
The scale was off by almost two degrees. I contacted Starrett and thoroughly discussed the problem with them. I sent the Protractor to them and they sent another one to me which was not correct either. I called Starrett again but couldn't get a guarantee that if I sent the second Protractor to them that I would receive one which was correct. The scales are a self sticking plastic that cannot be correct if they are off center when put on. This is another nice idea that hasn't been thoroughly thought out for production.
Customer Review: A Great Concept Requires Accurate Execution
Summary: 1 Stars
The protractor I recieved was out at least 1/2 a degree, closer to a full degree. I went as far as to send it back to Starrett for repair. I got it back unchanged with no explanation, needless to say I was shocked! In reading other reviews I'm glad to see that some folks have recieved protractors with the decal placed correctly on the tool. It would appear Starrett feels that a degree here or there is acceptable for woodworkers. Maybe it is just the price, I don't intend to spend $300.00 + for their 24" builder's square to find out.Customer Review: Starrett Quality Takes a Nosedive with this Product
Summary: 1 Stars
50 years ago, my father, a watchmaker, told me that anything you own made by Starrett will be the best you can buy. I have a number of their products and have always agreed with Dad's assessment. Starrett lost it with this protractor. The accuracy is just not there. If you are doing rough carpentry work and need approximations, go for it, but if you are planning to use this protractor to set up anything in a quality home workshop, you better keep looking.
Disappointed!!
Customer Review: ProSite Protractor puts the PRO in PROfessional!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a carpenter / contractor for apx. 20 years. I have done plenty of trim work and at times it is time consuming figuring out angels to cut my trim to. With the Prosite it has never been easier
or more accurate. You simply set your miter saw or circular saw to the angel that the prosite reads and cut it. Perfect fit!
Love it. As far as durability goes....a co-worker just dropped his from 14 feet off the ground from a scaffold and it surrered no damage at all!
Customer Review: Good and Accurate
Summary: 5 Stars
Mine is calibrated correctly, just enough pivot tension. Yeah, it's big and long, but to get a more accurate angle, 12 inches is appropriate and the heavy construction means damage is minimal, unless used as a pry bar. Don't let the previous whiners and prima donna psuedo craftsmen spoil this tool. On a large baseboard job alone, it's worth the time savings. Inside corners can be rectified by a caulk artist, but outside corners are critical. I no longer waste trim, time or guess...