Starrett Pro-Site Miter Protractor

Description

Cutting miters accurately is always a challenge. Each time you measure a wall angle and calculate a saw setting, there’s potential for error. Starrett’s Pro-Site Miter Protractors take the angle calculations out of cutting inside and outside miters, angled butt joints and crown molding. They’ll help you create perfect joints every time.

Starrett 505-series Dial

Basic 505-Series Protractors

All three models of the basic 505-series protractors are functionally the same. For cutting a simple miter or angle joint, the saw settings are directly on the tool – use the inside scale & outside arrow for miters and the outside scale & inside arrow for single cuts. If you’re cutting crown molding flat on the table of a sliding compound miter saw, measure the angle and use theprovided guide chart to set the bevel and miter angles.

What are the differences between the 505-series models then?

• The505A-12is a hefty 12″ long by 2-1/2″ wide by 1/4″ thick chunk of aluminum (each leg). It will stand up to the rigors of just about any jobsite. It’s made in the USA.
• The505A-7is also aluminum, but it’s only 7″ long. It’s just as tough as its bigger brother, but it’s small enough to fit in your apron pocket. It’s made in the USA.
• The505P-7is plastic version of the 505A-7. It fits nicely in your pocket, but probably won’t stand up to the tough environment of a jobsite. It’s perfect for the home woodworker or DIY home improver. It’s made in China.

See thevideo below for a demonstration of this protractor.

CP505A-12 5-in-1 Protractor

The CP505A-12 is an improved version of the basic 505A-12. Made from aluminum in the USA, it’s also 12″ long. It does all of the same things that the 505A-12 does, but has added these features.

• The back has an additional protractor that reads 0°-180°-0° & 180°-0°-180°.
• The crown molding chart is mounted on the inside leg of the protractor so you can never misplace it.
• The inside of the other leg also includes a quick reference guide for setting standard roof pitches.

Additional Information

Starrett Crown Molding Guide for the 505A-12, 505A-7 & 505P-7

Starrett Crown Molding Guide for the CP505A-12