Bosch DWM40LK Miter Finder Digital Protractor/Angle Kit with Extension Leg and Case : Amazon Sales Rank: #81922 in Home ImprovementBrand: BoschModel: DWM40LKNumber of items: 1Versatile measuring tool, 4 tools in oneAnglefinder Determines the exact angles of jobsite or workpiece, eliminating guessworkCompound Cut Calculator determines exact miter/bevel settings to make each crown molding cut fit precisely.Protractor precisely positions the workpiece or intended cut lineLevel Built-in vertical and horizontal spirit levels, accurate to 0 +/- 0.05°
Bosch DWM40LK Miter Finder Digital Protractor/Angle Kit with Extension Leg and Case Review
About the Bosch DWM40LK Miterfinder Digital Protractor Kit The Miterfinder digital protractor is much more than the name implies. This amazingly versatile product provides four tools in one. It's an angle finder, a compound cut calculator, a protractor, and a level in one convenient package. Angle finder: The angle finder function determines the exact angles of a job site or workpiece, eliminating all the guesswork. Compound cut calculator: The compound cut calculator automatically determines the exact miter and bevel settings necessary to make each crown molding cut fit precisely. Protractor: The protractor precisely positions the workpiece or the intended cut line at the angle you require. Level: The built-in vertical and horizontal spirit levels are accurate to 0, +/- 0.05 degrees. In addition to these helpful functions, the DWM40LK lets you freeze measurements, and it has a digital readout that displays readings on the front and the back, so it's easy to use in any position. Ruggedly constructed and built to last, this digital protractor will become your go-to accessory for every project around the workshop or at the job site. This kit includes a hard, thermoformed foam carrying case and a leg extension. Applications Use the DWM40LK to calculate the exact miter and bevel angles for crown molding cuts, measure trim cuts for remodeling, check and transfer angles, accurately install cabinets and counters, measure roof angles, fit up windows or doors, align wood forms for concrete pouring, fit carpeting and parquet or tile floors, align and check banisters and rails, and much, much more. Key Technical Specs Vial accuracy: +/- .05 degrees Electronic accuracy: +/- .1 degrees Readout accuracy: +/- .1 degrees Measuring range: 0 - 220 degrees Battery lasts up to 100 hours Leg extension is 16 inches long Warranty The DWM40LK Miterfinder is covered by a 1-year unconditional Bosch warranty. What's in the box: Bosch Miterfinder digital protractor, padded nylon case, and 16-inch leg extension.The Bosch DWM40LK Digital Miter Finder Kit is a versatile measuring tool. The Miter Finder digital protractor/angle finder is a one-of-a-kind product that measures angles accurately and quickly. Its onboard electronic brain makes it the perfect complement to a compound miter saw. With the simple push of a button, the Miter Finder calculates exact miter and bevel angles for crown molding cuts, using the molding spring angle and the corner angle as input. It's ideal for performing the following calculations: compound crown molding cuts, measuring exact trim cuts for remodeling, checking and transferring angles for remodeling, cabinet installation, counter installation, measuring roof angles, fitting up windows or doors, aligning wood forms for concrete pouring, fitting up of carpeting and parquet or tile floors, aligning and checking of banisters and rails, checking for correct fit-up to any angled surface, and much more. It features digital readout on both the front and back, and has a hold function to freeze the measurements. This kit includes 4 tools in One; Anglefinder, Protractor, Cut Calculator & Level. The DWM40LK also includes a thermoformed carrying case and leg extension for your convenience.Bosch DWM40LK Miter Finder Digital Protractor/Angle Kit with Extension Leg and Case Customer reviews
Most helpful customer reviews27 of 29 people found the following review helpful.Great tool, but it may not last!By Alex BakerI bought this tool about 1.5 years ago and I've loved using it until today. I tried to turn it on to complete a job I am running behind on and nothing. I put in a set of new batteries and..... nothing. I called the Bosch service center and basicially there are four parts available for this level, none of which are electronic. If you have an electronic problem the tool is a throw away after the one year warranty. Before you guys think I abused it, I can assure you I did not. It stays in a padded case that I use for my Stabila levels and has never even been dropped or submerged or anything else you might be thinking. It just quit. Since I had nothing to lose and I needed it yesterday, I tore it apart. Most of the electronic construction is micro chip except for 3 capacitors. I desoldered and tested them and found one bad one (4.7mf @ 63V). After a trip to the electonic supply I had the level up and running as good as new.I came to realize how much I rely on this tool and how much of a problem it can be if it fails. I am now looking for a quality machinist protractor like a Starrett C359 (see the UPDATE below) or equivalent on ebay so I can be assured that my job will continue if this one goes out again. In a world of electronics it might sometimes be better to just keep things simple, mechanical, and RELIABLE. Even though it was fixed for very little money it did eat up half a day which cost me far more than this level did.Just something to consider as you make your buying decision. UPDATE 7/28/2008: I just found the simple reliable quality alternative in the Starrett CP505A-12. They sell it on Amazon for $85; so you'll save some money over the electronic version and it will work anytime, anywhere, without batteries.18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.Finally a tool that does everything it says it does...By Gary Vander SandeI was glad that I read the other reviews, which convinced me to purchase the kit (includes extension and case), instead of merely the tool. At first glance, it seems that the legs of the tool are long enough to give you accurate readings on any wall. HOWEVER, calling the "extension piece" an extension is completely misleading. The extension is really a piece that slides over one of the legs allowing you to slide it past the "pivoting joint" of the tool, which means that you now have a SHORT side. This allows you to measure short wall transitions as well as stair angles, etc. Trust me, it is absolutely necessary, and yes it should be included in the basic model even if they wish to increase the price to compensate for its additional cost. One other thing, in a number of reviews the reviewers lament that they wish there was a locking device on the pivoting joint so that the angle could be maintained when transferring the angle from the wall to the miter saw. After reading the reviews, I also thought that this should have been an easy fix. However, I found that this locking device would have been completely unnecessary. At least for my tool, you would have to be a gorilla to inadvertantly move the legs while setting up the miter saw as it is extremely tight. Also, since you know the angle after taking the measurement, on the few occassions where this may happen, it is no big deal to simply move the legs a bit to get back to the recorded angle. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this tool and have used it as part of my equipment setups with fantastic results. As an engineer I am a bit pedantic when it comes to setting up equipment accurately because I know that settling for less than the best can cost you in the end product. I realize that this review is supposed to be only about the Bosch DWM40LK, but word of advice to those interested in setting up your equipment accurately. If you combine this tool with the Wixey Digital Angle tool or a like measuring device, you will think you died and went to heaven as your equipment will be so accurate, resulting in phenomenally accurate end products.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.Good for many uses.By John Henry NewmanI purchased this kit about a year ago and since then, I have found many uses for it. Of course, the ideal use is to use the digital protractor for installing crown molding, but it comes in handy any time you need to measure accurately an angle. Recently, I used it extensively putting up baseboard and trimming out my basement windows. I also use it to set up my saws, but it is a little big for some jobs. I recommend highly getting the kit instead of just the protractor itself: the extension leg is perfect for measuring small things (it can extend back behind where the two legs join together as well). The carrying case is nice and keeps this valuable and somewhat expensive tool safe.See all 27 customer reviews...Bosch DWM40LK Miter Finder Digital Protractor/Angle Kit with Extension Leg and Case
