Overview
When it comes to jointer setups, layout, drafting, lapping the sole of a handplane, or checking lumber for warp, a precision straight edge is an essential tool for the shop. These premium straight edges are meticulously ground and lapped for straightness and parallelism, and they feature a beveled edge with a precision 1/64" scale, which means they double as precision rulers. Available in 12", 24" and 36" lengths, they feature a hanging hole, and include a protective case if you prefer to store them in a drawer.
Features:
Features:
- iGaging Precision Straight Edges are made of hardened steel
- Accuracy: 0.001"
- Thickness: 3/16"
- Width: 1-9/16"
- Satin Chrome finish
- All edges have true right angles
- Bevel edge has 1/64" precision scale in US standard
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Why did you choose this?
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I bought it for level frets on guitars. I use it to check my other tools for straightness
Terry O
on Apr 24, 2017
Need long straight edge
Normand A
on Jul 13, 2016
I bought it for level frets on guitars. I use it to check my other tools for straightness
Terry O
on Apr 24, 2017
I chose this item because I will be building guitars, and this has ruler marks to make precise measurements. Also it is much less money than the same thing without the ruler from Stewmac and I don't doubt that it is better quality.
Owen L
on Jan 30, 2017
I chose this item because I will be building guitars, and this has ruler marks to make precise measurements. Also it is much less money than the same thing without the ruler from Stewmac and I don't doubt that it is better quality.
Owen L
on Jan 30, 2017
I was referenced by a friend
Master Auto Repair - Deluxe F
on Apr 22, 2015
are the measurements etched in the ruler or painted ?
BEST ANSWER: It's Etched in. I like this tool because it's heavy. Less likely to move or slip
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- Mike M on Feb 8, 2016
- Purchased on Jan 26, 2015
Are these made of stainless steel?
BEST ANSWER: I believe that these rules are not stainless. I checked mine and it is magnetic (although some stainless steels are magnetic). Igaging also lists the items as "hardened steel, satin chrome finished" and they list other of their rule products as "hardened stainless, satin chrome"
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- Gary on Jan 2, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 22, 2014
Is the thick edge lapped flat as well as the beveled edge?
BEST ANSWER: yes it is, nice and straight
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- Inaccurate
- James A on Nov 30, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
Reviews
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5 Reviews
They are not Starret or hand...
They are not Starret or hand scraped Bridgeport, but they are pretty darn decent for the price. A company that sells these for luthrie use charges 80% more for a less accurate product. I know if you put the words, gun smithing, luthrie, jewelry, etc in front of a simple product the price goes up 50%-500%. These are kinda thin, but they are supposedly parallel so the non knife edge is also straight. They work quite well for me. .001" will make a guitar not play at all on one string at that fret. So far these are working fine for set ups on instruments and tools alike.Rockler ships fast, and safe.
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January 1, 2013
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The product is exactly as advertised...
The product is exactly as advertised and is a high quality straight edge with a precision ruler. It makes an excellent dual-purpose straight edge and ruler. I find, however, that I mostly want to use it as a straight edge and have lots of other rulers to use for measurement. The thin design of this straight edge makes it fairly easy to knock-over so I find myself being very careful with it to avoid damaging the straight edge, my workpiece, or my equipment when I accidentally (and quite easily) knock it over. If you're really looking for a straight edge and don't want to have to baby-it then look for a different product. If you want (and really need) the dual functionality then this a quality ruler/straight-edge combo.
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October 6, 2012
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Happy with my straight edge
I am a beginning luthier and was in need of a straight edge. I looked into Stew Mac straight edge, but they don't have the rule with theirs and it is considerably more expensive. This straight edge is nice and weighty, and the rule seems very precise. If you are a beginning luthier or wood worker, I think this would more than suit your needs.
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mr
cannot read the scale to measure with but its straight very hard to see numbers
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The numbers are very small but I didn't buy it for those. It is straight as an arrow and works extremely well. There is a knife like edge along one surface and easily shows any deviation on the surface that you are checking. Also has a hole on one end to hang when not using. Great value for the price.
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