Overview
Versatile, precise and convenient, the Wixey™ Digital Protractor measures angles in any plane with 0.1° resolution, accuracy, and repeatability. And with magnets embedded in every edge of the protractor, it's especially handy for cast iron power tools such as table saws, band saws, jointers and more-simply set it in place and it automatically references itself to the table, blade and/or fence. Perfect as a digital angle finder for finding and transferring angles, for layout work, and as a setup tool for setting miter and bevel angles, the 8" Wixey™ Digital Protractor will bring your woodworking to the twenty-first century.
Features:
Features:
- Digital protractor has a large display to eliminate the reading errors common in analog protractors
- Tightening mechanism holds measurements for later transfer when used as a digital angle finder
- Protractor shuts off automatically for extended battery life
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We have a job with odd angles coming up and this is the best tool for the job.
Carla M
on Jun 1, 2017
to cut blocks for segment turning
John M
on Jan 12, 2017
We have a job with odd angles coming up and this is the best tool for the job.
Carla M
on Jun 1, 2017
As a professional I need true cut. Just because you have a mark on your saw does not mean its exact. I use this to check my saw angles every time I set my saw up. Quick and easy to use. A must have!
Richard H
on Feb 8, 2017
can you use the protractor to measure corners for crown molding?
BEST ANSWER: yes, just make sure you can read the digital display, as there is no way to lock the angle in place.
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- John M on Mar 31, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 14, 2015
Reviews
4.4 / 5.0
44 Reviews
Nice tool, checked against my machinist...
Nice tool, checked against my machinist square repeats 90 degrees every time. However, Wixey tool designers should go back to the drawing board and address the blade locking mechanism. It is not very useful and hard to get to. Blade does not lock well.
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December 24, 2009
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This product works great for the...
This product works great for the inspectors checking a weld angle. Much more conventional and quicker to use than basic protractor for inspection. Only issue we have is that it is hard to lock in place, but not a high priority for us.Editor's note: As per Wixey, this feature it is designed to achieve maximum tightening at about halfway. (forcing it any further does not increase the "tightness"). The design is intentional to allow for any fatigue due to long term use. The design intent is for holding measurements rather than for locking of the blade. Intent for use is to only hold angle reading for the blade so one can set or repeat the angle to transfer.
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December 9, 2008
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I just completed a small project...
I just completed a small project that involved some complex mitered cuts and the digital readout was very helpful. It certainly would have been a lot more frustrating and less accurate project without this tool. It was a great help for measuring before cutting, for for checking tool setup and for aligning parts when thy were ready to assemple. It's easy to zero and it's accurate to 1/10th of a degree. the two arms move easily and they're tight enough that the protractor holds its position. The battery is a fairly common one that you can probably buy in a large drugstore. But one small caution about the battery: I've had other Wixey digital devices that continue to draw a trickle of power even when they're turned off, and that's resulted in a dead battery. You can avoid that if you pull the battery holder out just a bit when you're done for the day so that the battery disconnects from the contacts inside the housing.
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December 28, 2009
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This tool is a life saver...
This tool is a life saver for 'angle challenged' folks like me. I would have given it a 5 if the lock worked. I can't believe they made such a nice tool and then skrimped on something like the lock.
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December 26, 2008
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Strongly recommend this item. Very easy...
Strongly recommend this item. Very easy & quick to use. I started using it on my tablesaw, bandsaw, and chopsaw! very accuate cuts everytime. A MUST HAVE!!!
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December 17, 2010
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I love this tool. As some...
I love this tool. As some of the reviews have indicated, the lock mechanism is less than perfect but the utility of the tool overcomes this insignificant shortcoming. All my metal and woodworking friends like it a lot. I'll buy another for as gift for a friend once it goes on sale.
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January 11, 2009
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accuracy of protector
The quality of the protector is good but the accuracy is not adequate for the work that I do.
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This is an okay protractor. It...
This is an okay protractor. It does give an accurate digital reading, but the locking mechanism leaves someting to be desired. It is near imposible to lock in an angle without moving it.
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January 15, 2009
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The product description states "features a...
The product description states "features a convenient tightening mechanism for holding measurements." Well, the feature is a very small lever, and it's difficult to move to its strongest position, and even it that, the holding power is very little. Editor's note: As per Wixey, this feature it is designed to achieve maximum tightening at about halfway. (forcing it any further does not increase the "tightness"). The design is intentional to allow for any fatigue due to long term use. The design intent is for holding measurements rather than for locking of the blade. Intent for use is to only hold angle reading for the blade so one can set or repeat the angle to transfer.
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January 8, 2009
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I should have bought one of these years ago....
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