How To Use A Starrett Miter Protractor

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

One of Starrett’s least expensive tools, but just as accurate as their combi squares, etc. thanks for putting this together.

[@socalwoodmarquee]

I’m a beginner at baseboards with angles. You my friend made my day !! Thanks

[@JoePelayo1]

That's great! You'll get the hang of it pretty quickly, I'm sure. I find doing trim work to be one of my favorite things. It's relaxing and challenging all at the same time! Make sure to show some of your projects you're working on.

[@socalwoodmarquee]

@@JoePelayo1 The protractor is amazing. I make wood marquee letters as a side hobby/hustle and those angles can get tuff especially try to cut a 20 degree angle. Installing baseboards can get challenging but your video definitely helped. Thanks again !

[@sergiohowell7509]

Thank you. Simple, smart and clear explanation.

[@tlr4974]

Thank you so much! I bought one of these and worked perfectly!

[@fernandovelasquez7883]

Excellent video and a great job providing this excellent instructions! Very helpful indeed and this tool is an excellent tool to have when installing baseboards! It's a must have tool! Great job!

[@anthonyanthaudainea3499]

You did a great job demonstrating 👋

[@JoePelayo1]

Thanks!

[@miranteleiloes]

THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT THIS! THANK YOU DO MUCH

[@ronolsthoorn9234]

Best video I've seen for the use of this tool!

[@jakejacobson769]

Good video dude! Great explanation, thank you 🙏🏼

[@JoePelayo1]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@no_handle_required]

I felt so stupid about the "single cut" until you explained it. The I was like "ohhhhh duh". Thank you!

[@Purifiedinfire]

Yepp me too. I thought I bought a knock off or something. numbers going up while the other goes down. I was expecting one to be half of the other.

[@JoePelayo1]

Been there too! Haha!

[@TigerNgtMare]

Best tutorial online. Thanks!!!

[@glendavis1266]

Did not concentrate on why the inside arrow and the rim arrow. Why one says single cut? Also what about using it to determine an angle of something that your not cutting anything.

[@tcl5853]

Thanks, very good content!

[@billabram8512]

What do you do when the wall is only 2 - 3 inches from corner ? Or you have a door casing a few inches away from your corner? Cut the arms of the protractor, which would take away from the accuracy. What would you suggest?

[@JoePelayo1]

I'd suggest taking a measurement above the door trim. It should be the same degree or very close to it. It's a small enough piece to use as a reference... If it's not perfect, then cut a little more or less than the measurement shown on the new piece to account for any variation. Good luck!

[@katluke]

Use a spacer big enough on the face of the wall to allow you to use the length of the leg of the protractor. I also cut one leg a little shorter like how Finish Carpentry TV did to his protractor . hth

[@aaudain1]

Wonderful clearly explained 👏 👌 👍

[@PP-gy8gg]

you should get a job as the quiet speaker on seinfeld

[@JoePelayo1]

LOL! That's one of the best episodes! Next time I'll be like Chris Tucker in Rush Hour... "Can you hear the words that are coming out of my mouth?"

[@TheLockes902]

No a bad video. You should buy a camera stand to free up your other hand. .

[@JoePelayo1]

Yeah, I'm thinking about re-doing this video with a camera stand. It was pretty frustrating wanting to explain but limited because one hand is having to hold the camera. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@OJJ92]

Thank you

[@deaneng8540]

Here is a thought from what I've seen: go 1 degree beyond to make it a really tight fit. So for inside corners say the Starett says 44 degrees but instead of doing 44 degrees go 43 degrees (yes 1 degree less). For the outside corners go 1 degree higher. So if it comes back with say 46 degrees go 47 degrees instead. Try it!

[@marklv6830]

Enjoyed your video. How does the angle measurement translate over to a miter saw? What if an inside corner is 46 degrees? How does that translate over? To the left of zero, to the right of zero?

[@refixed]

Set your mitre saw to whatever the Starrett reads, it does the math for you.

[@JoePelayo1]

It depends on the piece you're cutting and how you normally make cuts. If the protector says 46° then the inside corner is really 92°. For me, if I am cutting a baseboard at 46°, I'd start with the left piece first. I'd set the piece, top up, on the left side of the saw blade. Then I'd set the miter to 46° left of 90°. For the right side piece, I'd set my piece, top up, on the right side of the blade and set the miter to 46° right of 90°.

[@GreenLeafWoodwork]

Thank you!

[@RunDMS]

Watch at 1.5x speed. You're welcome.

[@timeallen6900]

What about the inner two dials?

[@JT_70]

There’s really only a single inside dial though it looks like there are two.

[@MrMannyboy329]

Your recording volume is to low, can barely hear you.

[@MarsLonsen]

I heard him just fine on my phone(no headset). tho my volume is almost all the way up. Might be what youre listening to it with or it's your hearing.

[@lap5186]

@@MarsLonsen No, Volume is too low.

[@MarsLonsen]

@@lap5186 idk what to tell you dude. i heard it just fine.

[@JT_70]

I agree. I tried it with the volume all the way up and it was too low. Tried with headphones and volume all the way up and could hear him then. I watch tons of videos and don’t have this problem with others.

[@SkemeKOS]

Just got one of these today and its absolute junk. There is so much slop in it. The accuracy is a joke.

[@JoePelayo1]

That sucks. I'd return it and buy a different one. You'll notice the one I have that there is no "slop" in it. It holds the angle very well. You might have gotten a dud. Return and get another one.

[@rhoyalrhapsody]

Good video but please invest in a tripod so you can use both hands.

[@JoePelayo1]

Great point. I did and will utilize the stand next time.

[@JvvdCvvy]

HELLO WE CANT HEAR YOU LMAO

[@johnbryant3694]

Temu sells it for $6.00 if you don't need it right away

[@stevefurniaux9978]

I wish if people are going to go to the trouble of making and posting a video they would invest in a stand for the camera, it's infuriating watching someone fumble around with one hand.

[@JoePelayo1]

You said it! I'm in the process of redoing this video. Check back in to see it done with a stand better lighting and audio. I appreciate the feedback from you and others regarding this issue. Stay tuned.

[@kristineb473]

Can't hear you

[@mick1gallagher]

It doesn't look very accurate to me, do you call that accurate