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Starrett 505A-7 ProSite Protractor

(53 customer reviews)

SKU:

10523

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Durable 1/4" aluminum with Teflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation, 7" model available with identical dial and functionality.

List Price:	$52.00
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Product Details

Product Length:	11.0 inches
Product Width:	6.0 inches
Product Height:	1.0 inches
Product Weight:	0.4 pounds
Package Length:	10.2 inches
Package Width:	5.5 inches
Package Height:	0.8 inches
Package Weight:	0.45 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 53 reviews

Features

7-Inch miter saw protractor with two scales-red -Inchmiter cut-Inch scale and black -Inchsingle cut-Inch scale
Allows direct transfer of the work angle to the miter saw in 3 steps with no calculations
Features durable 1/4-Inch thick aluminum alloy and reflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation
12-Inch version also available to cover
7-Inch long; 1-1/2-Pound; 1-year warranty
Ideal for carpenters, plumbers and all building trades
Saves time and reduces waste
Scale shows angle for a miter joint and single cut
Takes error-prone calculations out of miter cuts
Upside down or backwards, the reading is always correct

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

( 53 customer reviews )
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 found the following review helpful:

Quality control issues May 25, 2007 By Jim
Sturdy, nicely made tool, very easy to use: Match the arms to the corner, read the scale, set the saw, cut the trim. However, on the first one I received the scales did not match. For example, on a (maybe) square corner the single cut scale would read 0 and the miter scale would read 46. Same thing on inside or outside corners whatever the angle. So which scale is correct? Only way to find out is to cut and then recut the board. The purpose of this tool is to find and measure SMALL inaccuracies. If you can't trust the scales then it is simply an expensive angle take off tool and actualy less useful than a regular T bevel. I returned it to Amazon and very quickly received a replacement - which was no different. Not ready to give up I called Starrett and spoke with a very helpful and knowledgeable guy named John in tech support. He indicatd that the company is aware of the problem and is working to fix it. He suggested I return the tool to them and they would hand pick an accurate replacement. I sent it to them yesterday. Starrett has a well deserved reputation for making very high quality products and that is the main reason I bought this one. My current low rating is provisional depending on how things turn out with the replacement. I'll have an update (hopefully good) soon.

Update: I received the hand picked replacement from Starrett - and the scales line up fine. This 505 is a sturdy, easy to use and very helpfull tool. 5 stars.

20 of 21 found the following review helpful:

Should Be A Required Piece Of Equipment Jan 16, 2006 By Marc Ruby™ "The Noh Hare™"
This is the smaller version of the 12-inch protractor, and is a tool more suited to my apron pocket, where it resides with their 6-inch T-square. It is as precise a tool as you could ask for, easy to use one handed, and invaluable for checking the alignment of tools before you make a mistake. It's the perfect protractor for in the shop, smaller work, where the 12-inch model's size makes it a bit unwieldy. It won't cut wood for you, but it will help you make sure that what you want is what you get.

13 of 13 found the following review helpful:

5 star quality, 4 star price. Jan 25, 2007 By J. Hruby
Look, let's be blunt. No matter how good your hotshot framing and drywall crews are, even new construction is never square. And in old houses, it just gets worse. And this doesn't even take into account irregular angled walls that are anyone's guess.

Now I know the rest of you all payed attention in 8th grade geometry, but for those of us who don't like mulling over math problems on the job site, the Sarrette is as good as it gets. Read the single cut angle off one side. Read the miter cut off the other.

And the tool can (and should) be used to set your miter saw to the exact angle you need. Read it off the wall, set the blade using the tool, cut. Perfect.

Oh, the pain I could have saved myself if only I'd bought one of these earlier. Cutting scrap test pieces and banging my head against the wall wondering how I'd gotten it wrong again.

Basically, if you do a lot of finish carpentry, having one of these will save you a lot of time and money. Even for the homeowner that's doing a few rooms, it's probably worth it if you want really good joints, especially in an old house where most of your "90 degree" corners will be off by several degrees from 90.

I only have two minor beefs.

OK, for me it's worth it as I'll easily save it back over and over again. In fact I bought two. But c'mon guys, $42.99? I'm surprised someone hasn't ripped off the idea and isn't making one at $14.99, but keep charging this price and someone soon will.

Also, I'd like an easy way to adjust the tension of the legs so it would hold the exact angle more firmly. One of my miter saws has a habit of swinging slightly when you reach to tighten the adjustment knob. Then the blade hits the protractor and messes up the reading.

The ease of use does make up for the shortcomings. If you have a miter saw and do finish work, you need one of these.

10 of 10 found the following review helpful:

Great Device Apr 19, 2006 By K. Knehr "KRK"
I read all the reviews and was a little concerned about errors in the decal scale. My 505A-7 is perfect, dead on. This is a must have tool for any woodworker. I don't know why something this easy was not around years ago.

6 of 6 found the following review helpful:

the essential tool for angle cuts Jan 23, 2006 By Michael W. Kilpatrick
I bought the Starret-ProSite Protractor model 505A-7 after using

the larger model 505A-12. It's nice simply because of it's smaller size, yet it does the same functions as it's bigger brother. When I'm working with a helper, having both tools really adds to the

accuracy of cuts on the job. The best features are,you can read these tools instantly, they are durable, non digital, and they don't need batteries. In short,these tools save a ton of time and guarantee accuracy.

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