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Review on Accurate and Easy-to-Use General Tools 828 Digital Protractor for Precise Angle Measurements by Devin Girard

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great product if you are looking for a $20 tool

This is my first time writing reviews based on the product description and comparing the price and quality. I felt this T Bevel met both criteria and gave it 4 stars accordingly. If you're looking for a $20 tool that measures angles fairly accurately, this is a great little tool. If you're looking for something that measures to within 0.0001%, come on, it's $20. I have better T-Bevels for reference, but not digital ones. I bought it to cut trims, find non-standard angles for frames and woodwork that don't require extreme precision, and test my math in trigger calculations. I calibrated it to my good angle and compared it to several other known angles. So far its accuracy has been within the specs on the box (which is 0.4 degrees I think?). For the purpose it is used for, it is accurate enough for me. I'm sure this is probably more accurate than your saw for most of you. As others have mentioned/complained, the body is made of plastic. It feels cheap in the hand despite the description "Made of high-impact ABS" (I know ABS is a lightweight plastic, but it looks like it should weigh more). However, as with any measuring tool, care must be taken to keep the tool accurate, so I'm not sure what the problem is. Would you throw an expensive caliper or square on the floor? no So shut up and be careful with your tools. Bottom line: if you're looking for a relatively inexpensive tool with 1 degree accuracy, this is a great tool. If you're looking for something better, stop looking for cheap tools.

Pros
  • Sturdy finish
Cons
  • Damaged