How to Use an Angle Finder

How to Use an Angle Finder
Written By
C.L. Rease
C.L. Rease
Published: Jun 8, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Loosen the center locking nut located where the arms of the angle finder meet.

  2. Push the arms of the angle finder into an inside corner, whether it's two walls, two pieces of molding or other elements forming a corner. Make sure both arms are resting fully on their respective surfaces.

  3. Tighten the locking nut to secure the arms' positions.

  4. Read the angle dimension aligned with the reference line on the protractor, or read the digital display.

  5. Measuring outside corners using the same technique, placing the angle finder over the two sides of the corner.

The Drip Cap

  • Angle finders use two hinged arms and an integrated protractor-like scale or digital device to read the angles of both inside and outside corners.
  • When using an angle finder, the surface you are checking must be free of high spots and debris, and the protractor arms must be straight to ensure an accurate reading.

Photo Credits

protractor image by saied shahinkiya from Fotolia.com

protractor image by saied shahinkiya from Fotolia.com

C.L. Rease

C.L. Rease , based in Texas, has been a professional construction and outdoor writer since 2003. His articles have appeared in The News-Press, a local Southwest Florida newspaper and a small Southwest Florida fishing magazine. Rease served…

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