Has anyone used this Angle Gauge from Harbor Freight? Is it accurate? Can it be zeroed out against any surface like a Wixey? Or should I just wait for the Wixey to go on sale again?
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Charles,
If the price is really good, buy one and then visit someone with a Wixey to verify the accuracy. I'd love to hear if a low cost alternative is worth buying.
Ray
If the price is really good, buy one and then visit someone with a Wixey to verify the accuracy. I'd love to hear if a low cost alternative is worth buying.
Ray
At just over $30, the Wixey isn't all that costly... considering a correct angle might keep you from the mis-cut that causes you to toss some expensive hardwood.
Since I don't have one, I just don't know... how accurate are they?
Ray
Since I don't have one, I just don't know... how accurate are they?
Ray
I was just comparing the literature on both and Wixey says that their's is accurate to +/- 0.1 degrees and HF says +/- 0.3 degrees. Both sound sloppier that I'd like, but for my money I'd rather have 1/3 the slop. Rockler had Wixey's on sale for $29.99 before Christmas and the HF is $24.95. For $5 difference, I think I'll wait for the next sale.
FYI ... WC still have the tablesaw Wixey on sale for $99 with a free angle one ($30 value). Pretty good if you ask me! http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20147
Probably made in the same factory.
What I like is the hold feature, although I doubt you could press the button without changing the angle, these things are just too sensitive. I really like the hold on my moisture meter- I can reach into a stack, hit hold, and withdraw the meter to read it. The last HF digital caliper I bought crapped out!
What I like is the hold feature, although I doubt you could press the button without changing the angle, these things are just too sensitive. I really like the hold on my moisture meter- I can reach into a stack, hit hold, and withdraw the meter to read it. The last HF digital caliper I bought crapped out!
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