What's a good digi angle finder for fab work?

[slowtwitch73]

Anyone have a rec on a good compact magnetic angle finder?

I have an igaging Angle Cube and it's a total pos. I generally have good luck with the MIC digital stuff, but this thing is utterly useless... not even good enough for gov't work.

 

[laser3kw]

MIC digital

MIC digital? What would that be?

 

[PCustoms]

MIC digital? What would that be?

A brand.

Here's what I have, only used to set Tablesaw blade so far but should work fine for metal fab too

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T6YZ0K6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[loganb]

A brand.

Here's what I have, only used to set Tablesaw blade so far but should work fine for metal fab too

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T6YZ0K6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Same one I have, also works well but also really only use for tablesaw

 

[slowtwitch73]

MIC = Made in China

 

[slowtwitch73]

A brand.

Here's what I have, only used to set Tablesaw blade so far but should work fine for metal fab too

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T6YZ0K6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Thanks.. looks very similar to Angle Cube.



Wonder if mine is just a dud.

 

[BukitCase]

I prefer the Wixey WR365 - uses standard AAA cells, has a flip up display, shows both absolute AND relative levels, etc -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054RJ7VC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I've had a couple of 'em for several years, seem to hold up well - just don't EVER put Kirkland batteries in 'em (or anything else, for that matter) ... Steve

 

[PCustoms]

Thanks.. looks very similar to Angle Cube.



Wonder if mine is just a dud.

What's the issue?

 

[NDJ]

Thanks.. looks very similar to Angle Cube.



Wonder if mine is just a dud.

I have that same one. Has worked pretty well. Whats the exact issue with yours ?

 

[BukitCase]

For fab work - used them (see post#7) (combined with 4 jack stands and several shims) to fab 3 8x12 roof frame modules for half of a 24' square container roof - .120 wall 2" tube - came out with zero twist and diagonals within 1/32" of each other.
Got a bit heavy for an old fart working alone, hence the second pic... Steve

 

[RivennHewn]

I have the Klein branded version.

Works for me

Klein Tools 935DAG Digital Angle Gauge and Level

Klein Tools 935DAG Digital Angle Gauge and Level I KPaul VA Certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

kpaulindustrial.com

 

[Cruzan80]

Are you looking for a stck-on that tells the angle, or a digital "two-arm" that shows the angle between the two? I have a "General" brand of the latter, and it seems to do well enough for what I need. Haven't tested it enough to know exact tolerances, but good enough when I use it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/General...ngle-Lock-and-Large-LCD-Readout-822/203219287

 

[slowtwitch73]

Issue is I place it on something and it isn't repeatable and the readings vary by quite a bit.. 5 degrees.. up/down arrow also varies.

Well out of the norm I have experienced with other cheapish digi levels/angle gauages which are usually pretty damn good.. good enough for my needs.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[slowtwitch73]

Are you looking for a stck-on that tells the angle, or a digital "two-arm" that shows the angle between the two? I have a "General" brand of the latter, and it seems to do well enough for what I need. Haven't tested it enough to know exact tolerances, but good enough when I use it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/General...ngle-Lock-and-Large-LCD-Readout-822/203219287

Prefer something small and magnetic. I have a larger Mitutoyo I use for more precision machining stuff.

 

[Cruzan80]

Gotcha. Figured I would throw the two-arm out there in case it helped.

 

[slowtwitch73]

Gotcha. Figured I would throw the two-arm out there in case it helped.

One of those is on my radar to pick up at some point... have no pressing need at the moment.

 

[BukitCase]

Just in case you haven't already discovered; I have a few iGaging products including calipers and the 2 arm "protractors" - they ALL use 2032 batteries, and NONE will still work the next time if I leave the batteries in. Might be just a characteristic of ALL the "MIC" stuff, but for the things I do (so far, anyway) it isn't worth the price of admission into the Starrett/Mitutoyo club... Steve

 

[sqznby]

I know you said magnetic haha, I've been using a Mitutoyo Digital protractor (non-magnetic, nothing some velcro straps cant cure haha) and Klein 935agl. I'll pick up a Klein 935ag to have a smaller one on hand.

 

[Jgaz]

I also use the Wixey with the 2032 coin battery. Ive just gotten used to removing the battery before storing it.
Im very happy with the gage other than the battery drain issue.

 

[slowtwitch73]

This one holds a battery charge fine.

I will fuss with it... replace battery, reset it, etc and runs some tests.

 

[steel 35]

Mine took the fatal fall at 38” today;
I checked it did have a Costco battery white at that.

 

[unixxx]

Just in case you haven't already discovered; I have a few iGaging products including calipers and the 2 arm "protractors" - they ALL use 2032 batteries, and NONE will still work the next time if I leave the batteries in. Might be just a characteristic of ALL the "MIC" stuff, but for the things I do (so far, anyway) it isn't worth the price of admission into the Starrett/Mitutoyo club... Steve

Even my Delmhorst J-Lite moisture meter has this problem of draining the battery when not in use. I don't have this issue with my Klein 935DAGL angle gauge though.

I put lithium batteries in all of them so I know the battery is still good ten years from now and won't leak acid inside the tool.