There are a lot of names for these: digital angle boxes, digital cubes, digital angle finders, digital tilt boxes, etc. or you
Why it's best: This is the one that has it all. They start with an aluminum body that is CNC machined to a tolerance of .0005”. It has strong rare earth magnets on the bottom and both sides for versatility. It is powered by a 9 volt instead of a more expensive button watch type ba...read full review
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Why it's a best pick: The Beall Tilt Box is powered by a 9 volt battery. It has the standard set zero and then read the tilt feature and it also has the ability to use it as a pocket level. You must note that as a level it has a very short base. It is magnetic on 2 sides but not on... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: This level box from Dixie takes 2 of the CR2032 button type batteries. It has a hold button to freeze the reading so you can move the box to a better position before reading it. Included is a carrying case that has belt loops. The display reads to one decimal place. It h... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Fowler is an old time maker of measuring tools for machine work. This angle cube is in their automotive catalogue. It uses a 9 volt battery so it is cheap and easy to replace. It has magnets on 2 sides rated at 35 pounds of pull. It reads to .05 degrees with .1 degree of... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Wixey was one of the first to market one of these at a popular price point. The WR300 is a little smaller than most of the others, in part because it uses 2 of the CR2032 button type batteries. It is magnetic on its base only. It uses the same technology inside as digital... read full review
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