Digital angle gauge
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- Ed in Tampa
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Digital angle gauge
I know from time to time there has been many discussions about digital angle gauges.
I also know many of you have a favorite for various reasons.
I was wondering what you all thought of this one That Lowe’s is now selling.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Johnson-Level- ... ifts111518
Please let me know what you think
I also know many of you have a favorite for various reasons.
I was wondering what you all thought of this one That Lowe’s is now selling.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Johnson-Level- ... ifts111518
Please let me know what you think
Re: Digital angle gauge
I doubt there is much difference in any of them. They are all made in China. Depending on the company (Wixey, iGuaging, etc.) the company has different standards. If the sensor does meet their standards presumably they reject it. What happens to the rejected parts. They end up in someone else's product.Ed in Tampa wrote:I know from time to time there has been many discussions about digital angle gauges.
I also know many of you have a favorite for various reasons.
I was wondering what you all thought of this one That Lowe’s is now selling.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Johnson-Level- ... ifts111518
Please let me know what you think
Is that Lowe's? I have no idea and nobody else knows either.
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Re: Digital angle gauge
I bought the Wixey. They all look similar and do the same thing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T6YZ0K6/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T6YZ0K6/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
- dusty
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Re: Digital angle gauge
I can't do that Ed. I don't have one of those to evaluate. I can tell you though that I like the ones I have less now than I used to. Each one of mine (I have 2 iGage and a Wixey) performs less reliably than they used to. My opinions are based on a comparative performance analysis of those three.Ed in Tampa wrote:I know from time to time there has been many discussions about digital angle gauges.
I also know many of you have a favorite for various reasons.
I was wondering what you all thought of this one That Lowe’s is now selling.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Johnson-Level- ... ifts111518
Please let me know what you think
I will always have one in my shop but will depend on it only with skepticism.
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Re: Digital angle gauge
I use the cell phone. It's ok and handier than my Wixey. But, as Ronnie said, " Trust but, verify."
Re: Digital angle gauge
As I recall I spent about $40 for mine but that was years ago. So price wise this looks like it is a little less expensive but I have not priced others versions.
What I do like it that it takes a standard battery, one that I would likely have around at home anyway. I dislike ones that have a special battery like a button cell which means I have to stock an extra for possibly just that tool.
The reviews make it look good but again we have no idea who the reviewers are so it still could be the worst one on the market and still get great reviews or again it could really be that good.
If I needed one and I don't I'd get this one as the price isn't bad. If you don't have one then I have to say they do have their uses but I don't depend on them for being as accurate as they claim. But even at that reduced dependence it is hard to find a tool that cheap that is even close to what these can do.
So head on out and get one and then write a review here. We are all waiting. Go on now, get it done before the thread fades away and well all forget about it......
Ed
What I do like it that it takes a standard battery, one that I would likely have around at home anyway. I dislike ones that have a special battery like a button cell which means I have to stock an extra for possibly just that tool.
The reviews make it look good but again we have no idea who the reviewers are so it still could be the worst one on the market and still get great reviews or again it could really be that good.
If I needed one and I don't I'd get this one as the price isn't bad. If you don't have one then I have to say they do have their uses but I don't depend on them for being as accurate as they claim. But even at that reduced dependence it is hard to find a tool that cheap that is even close to what these can do.
So head on out and get one and then write a review here. We are all waiting. Go on now, get it done before the thread fades away and well all forget about it......
Ed
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Re: Digital angle gauge
Rockler has the Wixey version on sale for $20 now.
Ken
Ken
Re: Digital angle gauge
Now?kenbu wrote:Rockler has the Wixey version on sale for $20 now.
Ken
Just checked online and it is listed at $29.99
https://www.rockler.com/wixey-digital-a ... -backlight
Ed
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Re: Digital angle gauge
The button cells are not that expensive anymore, you can get them at the dollar store and there are only a couple of sizes that are used in the instruments that I have.reible wrote:As I recall I spent about $40 for mine but that was years ago. So price wise this looks like it is a little less expensive but I have not priced others versions.
What I do like it that it takes a standard battery, one that I would likely have around at home anyway. I dislike ones that have a special battery like a button cell which means I have to stock an extra for possibly just that tool.
The reviews make it look good but again we have no idea who the reviewers are so it still could be the worst one on the market and still get great reviews or again it could really be that good.
If I needed one and I don't I'd get this one as the price isn't bad. If you don't have one then I have to say they do have their uses but I don't depend on them for being as accurate as they claim. But even at that reduced dependence it is hard to find a tool that cheap that is even close to what these can do.
So head on out and get one and then write a review here. We are all waiting. Go on now, get it done before the thread fades away and well all forget about it......
Ed
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1959 Mark 5 #356595 Greenie, SS Magna Jointer, SS planer, SS bandsaw, SS scroll saw (gray), DC3300,
Re: Digital angle gauge
The sale doesn’t start until Nov 23. I have the circular in front of me.reible wrote:Now?kenbu wrote:Rockler has the Wixey version on sale for $20 now.
Ken
Just checked online and it is listed at $29.99
https://www.rockler.com/wixey-digital-a ... -backlight
Ed
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