Veritas straight edge made of steel. 385 18 steel straight edge with bevel edge. Ground flat over entire length on both edges 12 and 24 lengths to within 00010 and 36 length to within 00015. Amazons choice for veritas straight edge 50 anodized aluminum straight edge guaranteed straight to within 003 over full 50 length se50 46 out of 5 stars 144. These canadian made precision steel straightedges are ground flat over the entire length on both edges the 12 length to within 00010 and the 24 and 36 lengths to within 00015.
At slightly more than 1kg it weighs enough to stay in place while you make adjustments. Straight edges are precision edges that are used to compare straightness of an opposing surface. One of the best investments i made was a 72 steel machinists straight edge some 10 years ago. The accuracy of so many marking out operations joint and component preparation and tool tuning rely on the use of straight edges.
610mm24 steel straight edgean invaluable aid for machine set up the 610mm straight edge is a good size for setting up stationary machines such as planers and jointers. I do not have a way to measure the tolerances but i am happy to accept veritass quality control. I love that the thickness allows it to stand up by itself. Steel straightedges from veritas tools.
These canadian made precision steel straight edges are ground flat to within 0001 inch 0025 mm over the entire length on both edges and have been stress relieved to remain true under temperature variation. Veritas straight edge made of steel. I am very happy with the veritas steel straight edge. 63mm14 thick915mm36 steel straight edgegreat for long bed jointer and larger machine set up the 915mm straight edge is a good.
All have been stress relieved to remain true under temperature variation. Thicker than i. Purchased to tune up and align my jet 6 jointer. I used it for example to level the tables on my jointer.
This is a well made straight edge. Handy when working by myself. Shop accuracy begins with a benchmark straightedge as a surface reference. I cross checked this straight edge against my 12 inch straight edge and it is accurate.
Must be purchased in multiples of 1. Anyhow in the steel versus aluminum question if you intend to run a knife along the straight edge then i would go with steel as a sharp knife will cut the alum. Shop accuracy begins with a benchmark straight edge as a surface reference.