General Tools 836 ANGLE-IZER Template Tool

works great

Who would've thought something so simple could be so awesome! If you're like me, I have lots of tools and gadgets. Many of these tools and gadgets are left over from special projects (putting in wood floors, cutting tile, putting up moldings, etc). I've already used this a handful of times and I'm so glad that I had it. There are so many ways to adjust this that it may seem complicated - it's not. A definite "must have" in your tool box it you like to work on many types of projects requiring odd-shaped cuts or measurements.For the price, I wish it was metal. Pretty sturdy plastic though.

Was going to give a 3 but it really is better than you'd expect for the price. I added some washers under the tightener nut and that fixed the biggest problem I have with it. Don't expect the scales to be precise and don't think it's sturdy enough to use as a pry bar, but it isn't so flimsy as to break under normal use. Works as advertised once the washers allowed it to be tightened properly.

I wish I had this when I was just doing a kitchen floor that had a lot of weird angles. This is a great little inexpensive way to measure the angles and get them cut correctly. I guess the pros must all have these, but I'm a weekend warrior with these projects, so sometimes I'm not aware of every tool out there.With this tool you can get a "template" sort of for every cut you have to make. It really works well. It's not expensive and it will pay for itself by saving you from having to throw away incorrectly measured cuts. If you have to do any sort of flooring or any odd angle cutting, you'll love this thing.

If this tool had metal fasteners, it'd be a 4 star. If the whole thing were heavy anodized aluminum, it'd be a 4.5 star. If the bars were not so wide as to make it impossible to replicate small brick cuts, it'd be a 5 star. I'd pay $40-50 for that tool.Now, don't get me wrong, this tool is fairly handy. it does a good job of locking down and staying where you put it. the nut side of the fasteners have a pair of tabs that ride in slots on the under side of the bars to keep them from turning. This is another area for improvement, as there's a detent-like setup at the end of the bars to lock the joint exactly in the corner(good idea) but you have to loosen the fastener up enough that the tabs slip out of the slots to get it to unlock out of the corner.Also, one corner is permanently captive (as in a round hole separate from the slot) which is kind of a pain. I moved the fastener into the slot.I'm building a brick dome oven, and I purchased this tool to help with the archway opening and chimney landing area. I ended up having to use the inside edges of two of the sides and the outside edges of the other to replicate the brick. it worked, but I wish there was a smaller version or that the bars were not quite so wide (they're around an inch). unless you're using the inside edges, you'll have a hard time marking out even a medium angle wedge cut on a brick.long story short, I'd have to think very hard about buying another one.

I am a novice learn-as-I-go DIYer. I used this tool to replicate angles from an old child's rocker that was my adult granddaughter's when she was a toddler. Now her two toddlers have solid handmade rockers that should last through another generation or two, if taken care of.The photos are of the original chair and the pair made for the great granddaughters.

I used this for laying out window sills. The angle of the corner of the wall window opening is never 90 degrees and usually varies widely from window to window (depending on quality of framing and drywall finishing). So each window sill ends up being a custom fit.With this tool, I can establish the angle, lock it down, then transfer it over to the sill. Zip it out with a saber saw and finish (route edges, sand, stain, etc). Done!Good deal!

Excellent product. So many times in my home remokding career I could have used this tool. Now that I have it, I will probably never need it again. It feels durable, it is easy to use and the packaging gives you a variety of ideas and tips on using the tool. Spend the $14.00 dollars and get it.