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: Angle-O-Meter?

IronBenderII
10-08-2002, 09:34 AM
Hey, TinBender mentioned a handy dandy home made tool that he called an Angle-O-Meter. Does anybody know where I can pick one up? Seems like a pretty handy little toy to have around the shop.

-Jack
xextr3m3
10-08-2002, 09:45 AM
use two pieces of 1/2 - 3/4 in. flat bar stock with a nut and bolt w/lock washer (thats what I did)
IronBenderII
10-08-2002, 09:55 AM
Sounds like we are talking about two different parts. I'm referring to the guage with what looks to be a magnetic base.

-Jack
M.Martian
10-08-2002, 10:00 AM
The angle-o-meter is 2 pieces of flat stock and a bolt like xextr3m3 said.

If you're referring to the magnetic angle finder, you can get them for about $5 at harborfreight. I'm not sure where else but probably any place that is similar.
Scout Dude
10-08-2002, 10:09 AM
Home Cheapo also sells the magnetic angle finder..if you go there..get the larger one..the small one sux.

They also sell a plastic adjustable angle gauge like the "Angle-o-finder" that was mentioned.
FreakAccident
10-08-2002, 10:13 AM
Sears also sells the angle finder gauge things.
IronBenderII
10-08-2002, 10:17 AM
You guys rock. Thanks!
zachv
10-08-2002, 11:11 AM
Not to piggyback on someone elses thread, but where can I get a decent big protractor? I have only seen the small ones in HD and need a bigger one for finding angles on cages etc.
unissamog
10-08-2002, 12:09 PM
try staples or another office store, in the drafting section.
Rockcrusher
10-08-2002, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by zachv
Not to piggyback on someone elses thread, but where can I get a decent big protractor? I have only seen the small ones in HD and need a bigger one for finding angles on cages etc.

Get a combination square set with a protractor head & center finder.
Harbor Freight quality about $20-$30
Good quality (Starrett, etc.) about $150
StudNuts
10-08-2002, 12:41 PM
Magnetic Angle Locator - 7.98 Lowes


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