Is the Johnson 1888-0000 accurate enough for conduit bending?

Yes. Its stated accuracy is +/-0.15 degrees with 0.1 degree resolution, which is fine for conduit offsets and saddles.

Does it measure relative and absolute angles?

Yes. Relative mode zeroes on any surface, and absolute mode reads the true angle from horizontal.

The angle locator and an instruction manual. No case or batteries beyond the installed lithium-ion cell are included.

Johnson rates it at about 2,000 hours of continuous use.

It is the best new price among the 6 stores listing it as of November 7, 2026, so it is a fair benchmark to compare against.

6 stores we checked sell it, including Mercari, eBay, Walmart, Significant Services, Haus of Tools.

At Mercari, for $40.00, 42% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$40.00at MercariObserved at 10:34 AM

42% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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