Wixey CJ410 Protractor

By Matt Higgins

Need to calculate the compound miter and bevel angles for cutting crown molding? Just thinking about it can drive some people a little crazy. This new digital device allows you to get the measuring part of the job done and it helps accurately set your saw. The idea is to make quick work of a task that can sometimes get complicated.

The Wixey CJ410 Protractor is made out of ABS plastic with aluminum for the arms. The display is backlit for improved visibility or standard LED screens that can be hard to read in the field. The resistance felt when swinging the aluminum arms is adjustable via a thumbwheel. The CJ410 runs off two AAA batteries.

Unlike some older versions of similar devices, the calculator keeps calibrated settings even when the device is turned off.

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