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Enhanced Search-Optimized Magnetic Locator by IRWIN Tools - Model 1794488 Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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Description of Enhanced Search-Optimized Magnetic Locator by IRWIN Tools - Model 1794488

This angle finder features a magnetic base and a V-Groove edge for conduit and pipe. The locator is very easy to use. The high-visibility indictor is has clear registration marks that is easy to read. The high-impact ABS plastic body is durable, lightweight, and resistant to wear.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Weak magnet, cheap plastic.

Made of very cheap lightweight plastic which is very easy to damage. The magnet won't hold a razor blade, let alone its own weight, and the sensor is so sensitive it's almost impossible to read while holding it. If you just want a rough measurement, this might be "good enough".

Pros
  • Corner
Cons
  • I don't remember but there was something

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Sizing needle inserts

Not very happy with this product as I take it out of the box and the needle gets stuck. Holds on to a degree that is not the actual degree. In order to get the right degree, you need to touch the workpiece you are working with with it so that the needle jumps freely. Not sure why he does it. I love Irwin's instruments. But definitely not this one.

Pros
  • Check, measure and inspect
Cons
  • Requires socket

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Magnet on the side rather than the base but other than that it's ok for what you pay.

'Magnetic Base' is actually on the side of the device (like the left side of 'Irwin' in the picture) and not the base. If you want to measure angles with an object stuck in a magnet, be prepared to measure about 90 minus ? corresponds to calculations. Aside from that and the fact that the needle is a little sticky, it's great for measuring simple dangling angles.

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  • Gauges
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  • Moneybox Price