Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Wixey Digital Angle Gauge
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Average Rating:
4.6
(132 customer reviews)
$39.99
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1) Submitted by
Soahn E Kuehner, from Scotia, NY
on 12/19/2012
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Compared to the IGage, this is a big improvement. I tried the Igage and was unhappy with its accuracy. I replaced it with the Wixey angle block and found it to be spot-on. I trust this one.
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2) Submitted by
George from VA
on 3/9/2012
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Wonderful instrument. I used to go crazy trying to set my angles precisely. It is magnetic so one would think it could only be used on ferrous metals. Not the case. You simply zero it any item, wood, plastic, aluminum, whatever then you move it to a flat ferrous metal surface and you will get your angle reading.
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3) Submitted by
Paul Norman, from Cambridge, MA
on 7/8/2011
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I've been meaning to buy this gizmo for a while and finally found a use for it. I'm making reading stands that have to beat exactly 21 degrees. The little Wixey did the job. I was amazed to find that my SawStop angle guide was right on the money.
The Dork in person
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4) Submitted by
Jim Willis, from Germantown, TN
on 4/24/2011
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Now I can know that my angle settings are correct. I have always been lucky but not exactly on everytime. Now that can be a thing of the past even with compound cuts. This thing is great. I may buy another for me and maybe gifts.
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5) Submitted by
Bob McCoy, from Sammamish, WA
on 2/26/2011
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I made an end grain cutting board that required multiple angle settings of the bandsaw table. Cutting vertically through a 9" tall block requires that the setting be accurate: even a 0.1 degree deviation will result in a 64th error that will accumulate to an unacceptable amount. I used the Wixey Digital Angle Gauge to quickly and accurately set the table angles. Using the Wixey was much quicker and easier than using angle blocks to set the table. Repeatability was excellent, which is also a requirement for successful woodworking. The Wixey is definitely a keeper!
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6) Submitted by
Dave, from Byron, MN
on 1/21/2011
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So simple to use. can beat it, I should have gotten one sooner.
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7) Submitted by
Paul Caulkins, from Richmond, TX
on 12/27/2010
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I love it. It is very easy to use. I used it to set the angle for the fence on my 6" joiner. It made it easy.
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8) Submitted by
Maeona, from Scappoose, OR
on 12/10/2010
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It was a present for my husband and he loves it.
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9) Submitted by
Loren, from Nashua, NH
on 9/6/2010
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Woodcraft was having a sale at 29.99. I've been eyeing it for quite a while. So I bought it and I've been using it on my mortise machine, drill press and especially my router table. I LOVE this thing! Seems very accurate and I'm definitely recommending to my brother.
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10) Submitted by
Kevin , from Cleveland, TX
on 7/15/2010
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It's better than I first thought it would be!
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11) Submitted by
Greg, from Union City, NJ
on 7/11/2010
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This item is priced right and works as advertised. It is indespensable once you've worked with it. And it comes with an extra button cell battery right in the package. Nice touch! A total recomended.
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12) Submitted by
Ryan, from West Orange, NJ
on 12/7/2009
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I bought this on sale a while ago and used it for the first time yesterday, when I had to make a series of beveled rips on my table saw. Mostly it worked great, but it was slightly temperamental -- at one point, placing it on my saw's horizontal surface, it insisted on reading as 60 degrees. After turning it off and on again several times, it eventually started reading correctly again. It's a worrisome glitch that I hope doesn't recur. Aside from that instance, it worked very well throughout the day, and all my cuts came out accurately.
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13) Submitted by
Kurt Ziobro, from Milford, MI
on 11/12/2009
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Great tool. Compact, accurate, easy to use. Applications aren't limited to woodworking, which makes this a multi-purpose tool to add to your arsenal. Super Price.
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14) Submitted by
Cliff Wong, from San Dimas, CA
on 11/3/2009
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This is a must have. There's no way one can tilt the table saw blade to within 0.1 degree accuracy without using this gauge. Very easy to use. It works on other tools also.
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15) Submitted by
Michael Green, from Whittier, NC
on 10/16/2009
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Good product, very sensitive, go slow.
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16) Submitted by
Harold Pettigrew, from Gig Harbor, WA
on 10/8/2009
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Very nice and easy to use. First one for me and wonder why I haven't had one before now.
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17) Submitted by
Dean Falkner, from Kent, WA
on 10/13/2009
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The sale price induced me to buy this gauge, but it is worth it for the regular price.
I wish I would have purchased it previously.
It's very easy to use.
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18) Submitted by
Norman Rawson, from New Salem, MA
on 10/9/2009
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If there was a rating less than one I would have selected that. The gauge did not work right out of the box. Rockler has said they will replace it, but I wish I had chosen a different brand.
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19) Submitted by
Don, from Aberdeen, SD
on 9/30/2009
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The Wixey performs as advertised. It is easy to use, reads to 0.1 degree, and that's more precise than I am able to match in adjustments. I used it right away on the miter saw (which turned out to be about 1 degree off), table saw, and drill press. It is so quick you wonder if you missed something else you should do. I'll grab it instantly when setting any miters or angles off the norm.
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20) Submitted by
Robert Henderson, from Topeka, KS
on 9/29/2009
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I use this gauge almost every day and find it very helpful. Sure glad I purchased it.
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21) Submitted by
Paul Murray, from Casselberry, FL
on 9/29/2009
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I am relatively new to woodworking and have been steadily adding to the tools, jigs and accessories that I need to make any task easier and quicker to perform. This angle gauge is one of the best additions I have made. There are not any questions concerning the blade angle anymore. It is always spot on and it makes making a minute adjustment a breeze. If you don't have one I highly recommend it be added to you tools. Great item.
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22) Submitted by
Mike Gager, from Topeka, KS
on 9/25/2009
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this guage works great. i found all my machines were set at 89.6° so im hoping that having them at 90 makes a notable difference
the only thing bad about buying this guage is i wish i would have bought the protractor style guage instead as you cant measure miter angles with this one and i think the protractior style would be more useful
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23) Submitted by
Unclewayne, from Rochester, MI.
on 9/20/2009
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This thing is better than sliced bread! You can set your saw blade or Jointer fence to just where it needs to be.
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24) Submitted by
Wendell Jackson, from Lawrenceville, GA
on 9/18/2009
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The Digital Angle Gauge is exactly the tool I have been needing! Just setting the table saw blade to exactly perpendicular to the table top has suddenly become so much simpler than before; and it is just as easy to set angles of any other size. Using the digital gauge is not only faster but more accurate than using protractors and/or squares.
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25) Submitted by
Bob, from Pittsburgh, PA
on 9/15/2009
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When applying vinyl lettering to the sides of a vehicle a major problem is that its lines are rarely sitting parallel to the ground. I can tape the angle finder to a spirit level and, by using a line on the vehicle which I know is ideally parallel to the ground, use the zero function to transfer the setting to the graphics.
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26) Submitted by
James T. Bernard, from Odessa, FL
on 7/26/2009
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I can't ever get an angle right by usin the guages on just about any saw. I'm a Luthier and Luthiers' deal in 1000ths of an inch. Great work Rockler!
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27) Submitted by
Victor, from Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
on 7/20/2009
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Excellent product! This little guage will show you exactly how inaccurate your squares are, and you might as well forget the scales that come with your power tools. After I opened up the package, and placed it on my jointer fence, it showed me that I was out 2 degrees, but my combination square was showing it right on. Same with the table saw. Now I know that my blades and fences are a perfect 90 degrees to each other. If you think you can get an accurate setting by using your combination or framing square, good luck. You'll get close, but for me, close is just not good enough.
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28) Submitted by
Kevin, from Chesterfield, VA
on 7/20/2009
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I ordered this little device for setting accurate bevels on the sliding miter box primarily, and secondarily for bevel work on the table saw. Works just how I expected it to - easily zeros to any surface, and then once stuck on the blade, allows setting of very accurate angles. The sliding miter saw is notorious for inaccurate bevel settings due to the small scale - with this angle finder, I can easily get the bevel part of a compound cut accurate. Despite it's size, I'm sure this thing will play a big role in my shop.
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29) Submitted by
Bruce, from Brandon, FL
on 7/2/2009
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I had used the Wixey Digital Angle gauge of a friend of mine and was so impressed with the performance and ease of use that I had to buy one for my shop. In my estimation it is one of the greatest accessories that you can have in your shop and the price was great, too.
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30) Submitted by
Jerry , from Byron, GA
on 5/13/2009
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My hobby is woodworking but my profession is industrial mechanic. This requires having machinest skills where acuracy to + or - .001 to .002 is pretty much the rule. I purchased this product for my woodshop. The first one I received was damage and would not zero. Rockler shipped me another one ASAP. It works great. I have been very happy with this product and have used it on both of my table saws and my drillpress.
Happy Woodworking
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31) Submitted by
Michael Cooper, from Mary Esther, FL
on 5/12/2009
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I can't believe I waited so long to buy this little wonder! It is outstanding!
No more fiddling with triangles and squares and such to "try" to get the angle I need! Just set up the Wixey and adjust the blade to the exact angle and lock it down!
This is perfect for anyone that's into segmented vessel turning!
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32) Submitted by
Bob R, from Spring, TX
on 6/15/2009
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It is a fantastic little gadget and does come in handy, but if you are not going to use it for a week or so, remove the battery. This thing eats batteries because the designer in his ultimate wisdom made it so the on/off switch only turns off the display.
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33) Submitted by
Mike Pousson, from Waubaushene, ONTARIO
on 4/23/2009
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I saw this instrument on a Fine Woodworking video. I had to have it. I don't have the top of the line table saw or Sliding miter saw, so getting true bevel angles was a hit or miss deal. This little tool is right on. Perfect bevels every time. My next purchase will be the Wixey 8" Digital Protractor.
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34) Submitted by
Chris Deupree, from Forest, MS
on 4/22/2009
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This gauge is simple but accurate to use. I have used it to set my saw blade, band saw table, drill press, and miter guage accurately with great results.
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35) Submitted by
Jeremiah Rodriguez, from Provo, UT
on 3/13/2009
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Best $ I ever spent. I love this thing and it never leaves my tablesaw.
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36) Submitted by
Bob G, from Manchester, NH
on 3/9/2009
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A square is nice; but this tool is great. Fast and easy to use.
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37) Submitted by
Merle Hobbs, from Riverton, KS
on 3/3/2009
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I am building a road grader and have had to drill and cut several parts at different angles and this product has made the job so much easier. I have shown and recommended this product to a friend.
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38) Submitted by
Don, from Festus, MISSOURI
on 2/25/2009
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Very accurate and easy to use. Makes quick work of equipment setup and changes for different operations.
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39) Submitted by
stephan, from san jose, CA
on 2/25/2009
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This gauge works great. If you need to check angles, get it.
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40) Submitted by
Norman, from North Fort Myers, FLORIDA
on 2/24/2009
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Made setting angles accurately easy!
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41) Submitted by
Dane, from Paducah, KY
on 1/23/2009
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A livesaver, when I got it I ran out and checked everyting. Everything was off 1-2 degrees.
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42) Submitted by
Jeppetto, from Anacortes, WA
on 1/16/2009
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Wow. Got this with my Christmas gift certificate. Saw some time ago and have been wishing for one for a long time. It is quick and works on everything I have. Used it to check the table saw stops, then went to my band saw and check the stops there. Since I do some drill press boring for the lathe checked the accuracy there too. It is very easy to use, placed it on the drill bit then the table to ensure that the hole will come out the center of any piece I am working on. Heading to my joiner next.
this is one of my favorite shop items.
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43) Submitted by
Joan Tski, from Perkasie, PA
on 1/9/2009
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Love the ease of this instrument but it needs an insert included to explain that to set the "zero" the bed of you table saw should be level before you can zero the gauge for correct angle readout.
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44) Submitted by
Patty, from Homosassa, FL
on 1/5/2009
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I saw this on "Cool Tools" and thought it would be a nice gift for my husband. He loved it, and can't wait to use it. His table saw is sometimes difficult to get an accurate angle.
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45) Submitted by
John R. Compton, from Billings, MT
on 12/28/2008
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Give it the 5 stars, nice addition to any shop. I use it for the joiner fence and the table saw blade. Sets up in seconds. You would like to think that your saw stops are 100%, but you know they are not, or frequently are not. Best Regards from Montana
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46) Submitted by
Gary Schroder, from Yakima, WA
on 12/15/2008
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This is so simple to use, saves time and adds so much accuracy.
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47) Submitted by
Michael Choffel, from Fairfax, VA
on 12/12/2008
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Very easy to use. Ensures exact angles and perfect cuts. Recommend for all shops.
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48) Submitted by
Craig Sanders, from Duluth, MN
on 12/11/2008
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This is a cool tool for those making compound miter cuts. To make great cuts for a raise picture frame, you need both the regular angle that the miter saw offers, but you need that other tilt angle. That one is the toughest since the scales on most power miter saws are some tight and don't offer good resolution. The digital angle gauge is THE answer. Just stick it on the blade and careful set the angle. It is a very sensitive gauge, giving angles to tenths of a degree, and it displays the numbers quickly as you adjust the blade tilt. Just hold the saw body close to your chest until it settles on the angle you want and tighten it up. I recommend this without reservation.
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49) Submitted by
Randy Clapp
on 12/9/2008
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Well made, easy to use accurate. Great Tool.
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50) Submitted by
David Haas, from Grove, OK
on 12/6/2008
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Easy to use, a great product, I highly recommend it to anyone.
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51) Submitted by
Walter Hanner, from Hobe Sound, FL
on 12/4/2008
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I bought one several moths ago and was very impressed with the accuracy of my cuts after using it to set blade angles on my table saw, band saw & jointer fence. I just purchased another one for my son's workshop. A great product.
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52) Submitted by
A, from Williamsburg, MI
on 11/24/2008
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This is great. I used it on my table saw and I am getting perfect cuts now.
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53) Submitted by
Gerald Pew, from Lehi, UT
on 6/14/2009
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I could never get this to measure an angle. It will zero but when moved to the surface to be measured it stays on zero. I tried new batteries with the same result.
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54) Submitted by
Curtis Watt, from Oxford, PA
on 11/23/2008
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Was struggling to get my table saw blade square and even when I thought it was really close I still couldn't get boards to joint cleanly. The day I got this I checked my blade and it was off by 2.3 degrees. Made the adjustment and my joints are near perfect. Excellent tool, easy to use and very accurate.
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55) Submitted by
Diana Browning, from Missoula, MT
on 11/3/2008
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Works great and is extremely accurate. I suggest it for anyone that needs to measure exact angles on anything (I personally us it on my boat).
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56) Submitted by
Charles, from Chico, CA
on 10/30/2008
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Simple to use and accurate. Great for table and band saw setups. And the price is right!
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57) Submitted by
Paul Mulwitz, from Camas, WA
on 11/23/2008
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A nice new product that does what it claims. Unfortunately, I was hoping for just a little more. I wanted it for measuring movement limits on the airplane I am building. It works great for the horizontal surfaces but doesn't work at all for vertical ones. It only measures rotation in the vertical plane.
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58) Submitted by
Dean A. Bauer, from Barto, PA
on 11/26/2008
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I just got this a few days ago and it seems to work really well. The 4 stars is only because I haven't had a chance to really use it yet.
Someone wrote in another review that every angle is relative to the surface that it's zeroed out on and you can't use the unit as a level. I've found that when you turn it on, it will give you a true angle reading without zeroing it out and the little arrow on the left side of the display will tell you which side is the high side.
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59) Submitted by
Jerry Shepard, from Tustin, CA
on 11/7/2008
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A very nice addition to your tools for set up. I have most of the tools from my machinest days, but my eyes don't like to see what used to be right there in front of me. The only reason I add to this long list of recomendations is I don't see any one mention the radial arm saw. Maybe I am the only one who still has one.
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60) Submitted by
John Rowe, from Columbus, GA
on 10/18/2008
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Great product. Does what it is advertised to do and easy to use. I got ripped off on the price since the day after I bought it at $39.99 I got an email advertising it at $29.99. Guess life works that way.
Editor's note: Our customer service at 800-279-4441 will be able to assist with price adjustment for any item that goes on sale within 30 days of purchase.
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61) Submitted by
Kevin Godshall, from Wyalusing, PA
on 9/21/2008
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I went around my shop and squared everything: table saw, band saw, jointer, miter saw. No more guessing at whether my saw is angled to 45 or back to 90. This is one great item that drastically cuts back on set up time and makes for consistent cuts.
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62) Submitted by
James Smith, from West Columbia, SC
on 8/10/2008
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Great for quick checks for tablesaw and band saw angles and square.
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63) Submitted by
Tim Usiatynski, from Minoa, NY
on 7/29/2008
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An excellent addition to my woodworking tools. Works great on the table saw,and really helpful setting up the bandsaw for those critical resaws of thick lumber. A necessity for jointer fences.
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64) Submitted by
Willis Kennedy, from Chrisman, IL
on 7/21/2008
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I didn't realize how much some of my power tool were out of adjustment. Thanks to the Wixey I now get more accurate cuts.
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65) Submitted by
Tom Springsteen, from North Arlington, NJ
on 7/4/2008
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A very accurate item, useful in many applications.
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66) Submitted by
Kathy, from Louisville, KY
on 6/29/2008
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Works great.
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67) Submitted by
Larry Tedrow, from Melbourne, FL
on 6/29/2008
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Very nice tool, easy to set up and right on the money when setting up compound cuts. Very happy I bought this.
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68) Submitted by
David Reynolds, from Poughkeepsie, NY
on 6/10/2008
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A great little investment. This tool is quick and easy to use. Very good for checking portable table and miter saws as they are more prone to getting jarred out of line. Flawless miters everytime. Love my Wixey!
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69) Submitted by
Ian, from Strasburg, VA
on 6/10/2008
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Great product! My miter saw and table were both out and I didn't know it. I'm very happy with this tool.
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70) Submitted by
Ray Shain, from Williston Park, NEW YORK
on 5/29/2008
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As accurate as you could wish for. Easy to zero. Absolutely required for tool tune ups.
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71) Submitted by
Mike Seaman , from Kenai, ALASKA
on 5/17/2008
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Very slick device. It is really easy to use for setting blade angles on both my table saw and miter saw. It takes all the guess work out of changing angles and 90ing the blades
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72) Submitted by
Frank Balajadia, from Mariposa, CA
on 8/30/2008
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I've had the Wixey Angle Gauge for about two years and don't use it very often. I needed it recently for a project and found that the reading was slow and way off. I replaced the battery and still had the same problem. After turning it on and off and resetting zero a number of times, the unit froze. After gentle tapping it started to read but then froze up and didn't read right. After more aggressive tapping, the unit started to read but continued to freeze. The problem is the internal pendulum getting stuck in a position. When it was new, the unit seemed to read angles accurately to within the 0.1 range. This unit should not fail after such infrequent usage.
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73) Submitted by
Mr. Vivona, from Orlando, FL
on 5/23/2008
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When working, the gauge does what it is supposed to do and that is provide a digital reading of angle. Keep in mind, though, that the angle reading is relative, not absolute. In other words, you have to zero the gauge on a reference surface (usually the saw table) and then you can read angles relative to that surface. What you can't do is use the gauge as a level unless you first zero against a known level surface. It would be nice if it actually had both modes, relative and absolute, available. My only real criticism, and hence the lower rating, is that the battery will discharge even with the unit sitting on the shelf, probably due to current draw when idle. Mine died in 5 months. Since I don't use it regularly, I leave the battery out. Opening the battery cover is a bit of a struggle, too, due to shallow groves. The same number battery can run my wristwatch for 10 years, I would think it should last at least a few years in the gauge with infrequent use.
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74) Submitted by
Doug Lawton, from Clarkesville, GA
on 5/9/2008
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I liked the accuracy of this gauge so much that I bought a second one for my best friend's birthday present! It's great!
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75) Submitted by
John Marks, from Pine Grove, CA
on 4/22/2008
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Constructing a gazebo. Hexagonal. 10 feet per side. Used the gauge on the table saw to make the outside wall foundation pillar posts. When the outside wall forms, 22 inches high, were secured, the hexagon was 1/8" off fit. Pretty darn good for 60 feet of wall. Great tool and darn accurate. Thanks.
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76) Submitted by
Matt R, from Lake City, AR
on 4/6/2008
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A must-have for the shop. Consider it a must for the table saw and jointer. Worth every penny.
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77) Submitted by
Ted Prinz, from Webberville, MI
on 4/1/2008
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Wow! This is one of those products that you just gotta have. Form table saw blade angles to jointer fence settings, it's really improved setup accuracy.
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78) Submitted by
Scott N, from Belvidere, IL
on 3/30/2008
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Recently purchased my first table saw and while waiting for it's delivery decided to see what Rockler had available for setup and calibration. I love the ease and accuracy of the angle gauge, once I completed assembly of my table saw I used the gauge to verify the accuracy of the blade angle. The gauge will come in handy for years to come, being able to cut at angles with an increased level of accuracy.
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79) Submitted by
Otis Connell, from Topeka, KS
on 3/26/2008
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Even though I have not used this tool, I have tested it out on my table saw and I am pleased on the accuracy and ease of use.
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80) Submitted by
Rodger Knoop, from Traer, IA
on 3/25/2008
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I can't believe it! I always used a square to check my saw before, never again. Joints are now true.
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81) Submitted by
Art Dykeman, from Oxnard , CA
on 3/24/2008
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Outstanding tool. Makes aligning 22.5 degree miter a delight with out wasting anything on test cuts. If you do any form of miter cuts on the table saw or on the jointer you have one get one.
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82) Submitted by
GDS, from Springfield , IL
on 3/23/2008
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This is a very fine addition to the workshop. You probably won't use it every day but when you want dead on accuracy from your table saw this angle finder is worth the money it may save on one right or wrong cut. This acurracy is fantastic. I checked my Jet cabinet saw just to make sure the stops were set properly and to my amazement they were + or - 1 degree which merely meant I had to adjust the pointer on the blade adjustment. Very nice product.
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83) Submitted by
Cary, from Montgomery, AL
on 3/22/2008
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Great little tool! Easy to use and accurate. Makes setting angles and checking the set up of your tools a snap. Well worth the money.
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84) Submitted by
Terry, from St. Louis, MO
on 3/22/2008
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I used it to check the stops on my table saw, but will use it more in the future. I liked the extra battery, a good touch. I wish the read-out display was a tad brighter, though.
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85) Submitted by
Ben, from Farmington Hills, MI
on 3/21/2008
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Wow. I wish I had gotten one of these a long time ago. My table saw's thin-kerf blade flares outward near the teeth, making setup with a combination square a good guess, at best. This little device sticks beautifully on the flat part, underneath the flare, and is dead-on accurate. I feel like I just got a much better saw.
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86) Submitted by
Joe, from Little Rock, AR
on 3/10/2008
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Neat idea! Used it this weekend and it sure made the adjustments on my equipment much easier! Wish I had had one years ago!
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87) Submitted by
Walt, from Mount Airy, MD
on 3/8/2008
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This gauge is a great value. I used it to set the stops on my new Grizzly G1023SL and it was really easy. I also used it to check my chop saw stops which I originally set using a combination square. The stops were right on, so no additional adjustment was necessary. I now keep the gauge handy, thanks to the magnetic bottom, and I use it to check blade settings for bevel cuts routinely.
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88) Submitted by
bp, from Houston, TX
on 3/5/2008
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I've had about 2 weeks and love it.
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89) Submitted by
David Emmerling, from Douglass, TX
on 2/29/2008
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A must have item. Found my table saw was off, and so was my chop saw (chop saw was way off!). Very handy and useful item to have.
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90) Submitted by
Ross, from Dickson, AZ
on 2/28/2008
Customer Rating:
The gauge works great! Makes angles perfect rather just close by using the saw's guage. However, I have a problem with the on/off switch. Most of the time it doesn't work. Makes using the gauge quite difficult. I stand there way too long trying to get it to turn on. In irritation, I almost threw it across the shop the other day. I've had it a relatively short period of time. Do I replace it or do I take it apart to try and fix it?
Editor's note: Ross, If the switch did not operate this way intially and you've tried replacing the battery with no luck, then it's time to give our customer support a call at 800-279-4441 so we can assist in getting a replacement to you.
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91) Submitted by
John from NEW YORK
on 2/25/2008
Customer Rating:
VERY HANDY!!! This little guy gives great confidence to set ups up real fast. It is so quick and easy you don't mind checking angles frequently - resulting in better looking projects.
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92) Submitted by
George Allen, from Holden, MAINE
on 2/21/2008
Customer Rating:
I am very impressed with this little gauge. I checked it with another angle finder and it was right on the button. I also plan on using it on my Bridgeport as well. I was also surprised that my stops on my Unisaw are right on. I am thinking about buying another for a close friend.
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93) Submitted by
Mark Andrews, from Kokomo, IN
on 2/4/2008
Customer Rating:
From the moment I unpacked this product, it has proved it's worth time and time again. It has made precise setup effortless. I recently needed to cut some dovetail splines for a shadow box project I was making. The splines needed to be cut at a precise 14 degree angle to match the dovetail slots. With the Digital Angle Guage, it was effortless to set my table saw blade to a precise 76 degrees and rip my splines. They were 100% accurate. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs precise angles and let's face it, who doesn't.
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94) Submitted by
John Green, from Jax, FL
on 1/2/2008
Great product.
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95) Submitted by
Nino Lopez, from San Francisco , CA
on 12/30/2007
Customer Rating:
This is precision and accuracy easy to use, comes with extra battery which is really easy to install.
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96) Submitted by
Bob Cushman, from La Conner, WA
on 12/29/2007
Customer Rating:
I only wish I had this much sooner. It would have lots of tedious set-ups the old fashion way.
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97) Submitted by
Chuck Humphreys, from Sisters, OR
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
What a change in setting up my tools -- no more wondering if I'm a hair off matching up the square. My son and I set up my table saw, the bevels on my miter saw and my band saw as soon as we unpacked it, in less time that it usually takes me to set up one. And it makes verification after changing settings a breeze. Of course, I am assuming that this digital device is dead-on accurate -- like my Incra squares which are guaranteed -- the little digits make it appear very accurate, but have not verified that. I just wish there were a equivalent to me to set up the miter settings on my miter saw.
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98) Submitted by
Jerry Karshna, from Park Falls, WI
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
Very accurate; takes the guesswork about angles. Easy to use and store. Great product and a great price.
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99) Submitted by
Keith, from Longwood, FL
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
This is a slick tool. It saves so much time in aligning a table saw, drill press and jointer fence. Sure wish this had come out much sooner.
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100) Submitted by
Wen Baldwin, from Henderson, NV
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
Such a time saver for accuracy. No more bending over trying to get a good pointer reading on the saw. I wish I had bought one sooner.
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101) Submitted by
Dave Thompson, from Avon, IN
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
If you are a serious woodworker you need this product. I have used it on the tablesaw,joiner,bandsaw,drillpress,sanding station and chopsaw. It is very accurate and quick for setting up angles like 45,30,22-1/2,20 degrees etc. A great buy at the price.
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102) Submitted by
Mark A. Erickson, from Plymouth, MI
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
I never knew my saw angle was off by 1 degree and more improtantly did not realize 1 degree (2 degrees with both angles) made as much a difference as it does. It would be nice if the angle could be locked in for those difficult places to see.
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103) Submitted by
Don Leonard, from Rimrock, AZ
on 12/27/2007
Customer Rating:
A positive addition to any workshop and a great buy from Rockler in the online shopping.
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104) Submitted by
Rich Brazzale, from Seaford, VA
on 12/27/2007
Customer Rating:
I have had this for about a year now and just bought one for my brother-in-law for Christmas. If you do any serious woodworking this is a must to have for precision cutting and drilling. I would not give mine up for the world.
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105) Submitted by
Ken Buckwalter, from Ephrata, PA
on 12/26/2007
Customer Rating:
Excellent, precise tool, if you care about being accurate this tool is a must.....excellent, speedy, shipping also.
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106) Submitted by
Dan Navarra, from Marietta, GA
on 12/25/2007
Customer Rating:
I don't know why I didn't buy this tool a long time ago! It has made setup super easy for so many projects. From Table Saw to the Band Saw to the Chop Saw and even my Stationary Belt sander, they are all true 90 or any angle I need... Awesome!!
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107) Submitted by
Tom Kuehn, from Washougal, WA
on 12/24/2007
After spending years of tediously squaring the table and chop saw blades, as well as calculating numerous bevel and angle cuts manually, I really enjoy the ease and accuracy the Digital Angle Gauge provides.
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108) Submitted by
Dave Gridley, from Viola, WI
on 12/21/2007
Customer Rating:
Highly recommended, highly accurate, anyone wanting ease in setting up machine angles should get one of these. It's so easy to use. Thanks again Rockler for your great products! I give this item 10 stars. Get one now, you won't ever regret it.
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109) Submitted by
John Garver, from Stuarts Draft, VA
on 12/20/2007
Customer Rating:
I would recomend this angle gauge to anyone. Very simple but well made.
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110) Submitted by
Dave Conaway, from Manassas Park, VA
on 12/19/2007
Don't wait, just buy it and enjoy a simple to use, yet extremely precise tool.
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111) Submitted by
Richard Vaughn, from Muscatine, IA
on 12/9/2007
Customer Rating:
I have used it on virtually every stationary power tool in my shop and am amazed with the results. It makes set-up a breeze especially on some of the older tools. Worth every cent it cost.
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112) Submitted by
Jay McDowell, from Litchfield Park, AZ
on 12/9/2007
Customer Rating:
I hate to sound like a broken record. But if you purchase this handy little tool, you won't be disappointed. You will, like the rest of us, wonder how you ever survived without it.
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113) Submitted by
Michael Minch, from North Shore, IL
on 12/4/2007
Customer Rating:
I've only tried this one time and already I'm happy with the results. I highly recommend this product to anyone who's tired of cutting scrap pieces on the miter saw to ensure the proper angle on the table saw.
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114) Submitted by
goran hikl, from twin falls, IDAHO
on 12/2/2009
Customer Rating:
The second time I used it it froze up once I pushed the"zero" pushbutton.
Since than it works once in a very while.
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115) Submitted by
Lew Thomas, from Fayetteville, PA
on 11/27/2007
Customer Rating:
I agree with the other reviews, this is a MUST for the workshop. I like the fraction of a degree resolution, and just set it on top of a five foot level to see the difference a degree or two make.
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116) Submitted by
Chrisbscuba, from Kihei, HI
on 11/21/2007
Customer Rating:
WOW... I almost hesitated on spending the $$$ for an item like this but GET ONE. It's idiot proof and you'll start looking for additional applications to use it for. It took longer to open the package and put the battery in (they include a spare by the way) then to get my table saw to exactly 90 deg.
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117) Submitted by
David McDanel, from Hutchinson, KS
on 11/14/2007
Customer Rating:
This really helps to set angle cuts on my table saw.
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118) Submitted by
Charles Langston, from Seneca, SC
on 10/31/2007
Customer Rating:
Takes the guess work out of cutting angles.
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119) Submitted by
Dewey W. Graves Jr., from Michigan Center, MI
on 10/28/2007
Customer Rating:
Simple, fast and very easy to use. If you don't have one, get one. Your going to like it!
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120) Submitted by
Ron McKinney, from Aberdeen, WA
on 9/16/2007
Customer Rating:
Wow! I have fell in love with it. Now it is a snap to change the angle and get it back to 90 deg. again. Won't be without one ever again. Before I hated to change the blade angle because it was so time comsuming to get the blade back at 90 deg. It is a must have for anyone with a table saw.
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121) Submitted by
Daniel Schumm, from Carmel, IN
on 8/18/2007
Customer Rating:
It is SO quick and easy to use! Changing between different angles are no longer an annoyance. I not only use it for setting the blade angle on my table saw, but for setting the fence angle on my jointer, the vertical blade angle on my miter saw, and the table angles on both my band saw and drill press. Accuracy is everything and this takes the guess work and the tediousness out of these very important adjustments.
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122) Submitted by
Cliff Lindblom, from Ossian, IN
on 1/11/2007
This gauge works great. Very nice feel, compact and seems well made. I checked my table saw stop and found it to be off only .1 degree; but I found that when I move off 90 and come back, the setting can vary .2 to .3 degrees. This gauge would definitely help getting to 90 every time. I highly recommend this gauge.
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123) Submitted by
Frederic Davis, from Rye, NH
on 5/4/2008
Customer Rating:
Unit cannot be read. Numbers separate in center and are unreadable and unit is unuseable.
Editor's note: For a defective gauge our customer service at 800-279-4441 will be able to assist.
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124) Submitted by
wwbeds.com, from North Little Rock, AR
on 4/28/2008
Customer Rating:
This is the best way to set up my saws. With traditional ways you have to rely on such a small area on the blade and the teeth get in the way. With this you just zero it out on the table and move it to the blade. Quick and easy. I've found ways to use it to find other angles too.
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125) Submitted by
Gary Vander Sande, from Honesdale, PA
on 4/10/2008
Customer Rating:
At first I was thrilled with the results. But, after a few uses I found that I can no longer rely on its accuracy. I have absolutely no confidence in its repeatability. For example, I can set the gauge on a reference plane (jointer infeed table), zero the guage, attach it to the jointer fence, and read 90.0 degrees. Repeat the exact process immediately, and read 84.0 degrees. I first thought it was a low battery condition, so I changed the battery TWICE, but with no improvement in its accuracy/repeatability. It is unfortunate because of all the setup gauges that I hoped would work well, this was the one I would have relied on the most.
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126) Submitted by
Ken Rowe, from Durham, CT
on 4/27/2008
Customer Rating:
It worked like a charm for a few weeks, then became unstable. I can get it to work but it takes several attepts as the readout doesn't always read close to the right angle.
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127) Submitted by
Paul Thorsted, from Ogden, UT
on 10/7/2007
Customer Rating:
There is little to add as to what the other people had to say. It makes seting a table saw angle effortless. A very good item to have around the shop.
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128) Submitted by
Jon O, from Cumming, GA
on 4/16/2007
This is a must have in your shop. I will not set my table saw up with out it.
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129) Submitted by
Charles Wade, from Los Gatos, CA
on 4/14/2008
Customer Rating:
This is a terrific device. No more bending over and squinting trying to evalute the angle of the blade, either via the crude gauge on the saw table or the spacing of a square.
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130) Submitted by
Mike Foran, from Great Falls , MT
on 4/30/2008
Customer Rating:
I purchased my gauge when Rockler 1st sold them and thought it was the greatest. Extremely accurate and easy to use. However I've had to replaced the battery twice in the past 2 months and have a hard time getting it to read correctly.
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131) Submitted by
Russell Leach, from Parish, NY
on 1/11/2012
Customer Rating:
Only three stars for one reason. It worked very well while it worked but it fell to the floor about 36" and was completely broken. This is a good tool but it's far too fragile for a busy shop.
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132) Submitted by
Michael Aitchison, from Oxnard, CA
on 4/15/2008
Customer Rating:
Fantastic, I rely on this device often. Easy to use, accurate. Did I say it was accurate? Buy one, you won't be disappointed.
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