Empire Level Stainless Steel Protractor 27912 Review

Accurate in a variety of situations from measuring drill angles to larger objects. I was a bit disappointed with the materials used in construction. The steel is very thin and tends to bend. The handle is not attached to the square indicator very tightly, you might think it will come off if you use too much force. Definitely a good product for the price.

Bought the same Empire protractor from Home Depot. After I brought it home and started using it, I saw that when I lined up the blade with the block, the gauge did NOT read zero. When zero is off, all other numbers are equally off. The bevel on the indicator was ground with a rough stone, leaving a nice burr. The stainless steel tool was also covered in nasty oil, as if it weren't stainless steel. Let's search for Revain to find something better.

I purchased this item from Sears. I compared it to my Craftsman Combo Square, Brown & Sharpe Combination Square and Protractor Head, Craftsman Speed Square and Craftsman Digital Protractor. Gauge readings are accurate to the right of the gauge but are offset one full degree to the left of zero. I rated it two stars because it's not useless. I still use it to convey angles. This is not an accurate measurement tool, but I expect an accuracy of at least ±0.5 degrees.