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Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor | 
| Brand: Starrett
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $95.00
Buy New: $47.58
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Seller: Grady's Online
Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 1831
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 2
MPN: 505A-12
Model: 505A-12
UPC: 049659677522
EAN: 0049659677522
ASIN: B0000DCBLW
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12-inch miter saw protractor with two scales--red "miter cut" scale and black "single cut" scale | | • | Allows direct transfer of the work angle to the miter saw in 3 steps with no calculations | | • | Durable 1/4-inch thick aluminum alloy; Teflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation | | • | 7-inch version also | | • | 12-inches long; 1-1/2 pounds; 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
No miter saw is complete without this patented and multiple award winning invention. This is the original and very popular 12-inch model of the Starrett ProSite Miter Saw Protractor. It is now also available in the conveniently smaller-sized 7-inch model, the 505A-7.The Starrett ProSite Miter Saw Protractor takes error-prone calculations out of the process of miter cuts and other angle cuts. Simply set your saw to the angle that you read on the tool. There are absolutely no calculations. Upside down or backwards, the reading is always correct. These easy-to-use tools have two scales. The red scale and red "Miter Cut" arrow provide the exact miter saw setting for a perfect miter joint, while the black scale and black "Single Cut" arrow provide the exact miter saw setting for fitting a single workpiece to any angle. The ProSite Miter Saw Protractors save time and reduce waste. They are ideal for carpenters, plumbers, and all building trades which require the measuring and transferring of angles. They are also invaluable for home use and do-it-yourselfers. They are the perfect and essential companion for every miter saw user. Buy both models and cover all your angles!
Amazon.com Product Description
Starrett's award-winning ProSite 505A-12 12-Inch Miter Saw Protractor is ideal for anyone who regularly measures and transfers angles, from professional plumbers and carpenters to weekend craftspeople. This protractor eliminates the need for tricky, error-prone calculations. You simply read the angle on the protractor and set your saw to that angle to achieve perfect miter cuts and other angled cuts. |
An easy-to-read dial makes the ProSite® protractor simple to work with. View larger. |
Simply read the angle on the protractor and transfer to your saw for perfect miter cuts. View larger. |
Easy to Use for Error-Free Measurements
Measuring accurate angles and making accurate cuts saves you time, reduces the amount of material that you waste, and helps you get jobs done quickly and efficiently. That's where precision tools like the ProSite Miter Saw Protractor come in.Featuring a patented, easy-to-use design, this tool offers two scales for quick reference. The scales have been laser engraved for exceptional accuracy with each measurement. The miter cut arrow shows the required angle for crafting a precise miter joint, while the single cut arrow provides you with the angle needed to fit a single work piece to an existing angle. The protractor gives you correct measurements every time, even when you're viewing your work piece backwards or upside down. As durable as it is convenient, this protractor features machined aluminum legs and an adjustable friction pivot. Starrett also makes the smaller 505A-7, a convenient seven-inch protractor featuring the same easy-to-read dial and dependable construction, and the CP505A-12, a combination protractor that features a conversion table for use with compound miter saws plus a reference guide for working with common roof pitches. About the L.S. Starrett Company: 115 Years of Experience
Tracing its roots back to the invention of the combination square by Laroy S. Starrett in 1877, the L.S. Starrett Company has a long history of creating innovative, high-quality tools. Used by everyone from tradesmen and small machine shops to Fortune 500 firms, their wide range of current products includes precision tools like micrometers and calipers alongside technologically advanced tools like optical measuring projectors and electronic gauges. Starrett is also a leading producer of saw blades. What's in the Box
505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor.
Product Description
Durable 1/4" aluminum with Teflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation, 12" model available with identical dial and functionality, Optional leather holster available for 12" models.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 93
 A Must Have for Every Trim Carpenter January 10, 2005
Bob Feeser (Springfield, PA USA)
109 out of 111 found this review helpful
Trim carpenters are forever measuring angles and making cuts with a miter saw. The advantage of the Starrett 505A is that it makes the job easier. You simply place the protractor into the corner, and it does all of the calculations for you. It reads the angle and the miter saw setting at the same time, with two different sets of arrows.
The thing I like about it, is that it holds a setting, and that is adjustable. There is a setting screw in the back that enables you to adjust the amount of play. The way it comes out of the box, it is almost too tight. If you are laying it up against something, then it is fine, but when you want to pre-set it to an angle, then, use it to align something, it is a little tricky to pre-set. It is so snug that a gentle push will not change it, then with a little more effort, it will change a lot. I used a little WD 40 and loosened the screw just a hair, and now it adjusts perfectly, and still holds a setting. If you are a trim carpenter, and are taking measurements off of walls, the way it is right out of the box is great.
Another thing I like about it, is how ruggedly it is built. Thick aluminum and with this new model, large easy to read numbers.
I checked the accuracy with an expensive Bosch digital protractor, which is accurate to 1/10th of one degree. (Like having 3600 dots in a circle instead of 360) Every setting was either dead on accurate or was accurate to within a few tenths of a degree. That's accurate, although with a paste on measurement face, it is entirely possible for them to make them with less accuracy than the results I am getting on this one as has been mentioned in some of the other reviews.
I like it better than the Bosch digital protractor, because it is beefy, and easy to use and store. The Bosch with its glass LED readout, and bulky frame is great for setting up tools and the like, but not as practical for the job site. That is why I have both. I also use the Starrett combination square for setting up saw blades and other tools that require a perfect ninety. Starrett makes great stuff.
I spoke to Starrett in an email about this protractor, and they said this 505A was specifically designed for the job site, every day use in the shop, and to come in at a price that everybody could afford. It's a great unit for the money. Highly recommended. A great addition to your arsenal.
Starrett 505A - Affordable accuracy March 7, 2004
Steve Cvetetic (South Daytona, FL United States)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I can't believe the quality of this protractor for the price. I use it for everything from saw set-up to angle finding and checking. Using the 505A, I actually discovered that one of my combination squares (one that cost more than this protractor) was not square. The gauge is very easy to read. The feature I like best is the tension on the hinge. The 505A is easy to open and close to a specific angle but holds that setting firmly so it can be transferred to a saw blade or miter guide. No thumb screws to get in your way. The 505A is sturdy, accurate and has a flexible design that makes it indispensable for the woodworker. I highly recommend it.
No problems ... seems accurate. Amazon packaging ,,, GRR November 10, 2005
George (Texas)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
No problems with the unit. Mine appears accurate. Seems that they got the label on right. Unit is well built, I am sure it will get some good use.
Amazon packaging sucked as usual. Box was OPEN with the unit just laying on the top. No damage. USE MORE TAPE PLEASE!
Great tool, at a fraction of the cost of electronic versions March 29, 2005
Michigan Woodworker (Plymouth, MI)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
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.
Great tool December 18, 2005
W. Mains (Maine)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Dont order it on the internet....go to the tool store with your speed square. 1st 1 I checked was out a 1/2 degree, 2nd 1 was on the money.
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