Q: Why choose an aluminum straightedge over a steel one?
Anodized aluminum won't rust, which matters in a shop environment, though steel options are available if you prefer their added mass.
Veritas Aluminum Straightedges
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Shop accuracy begins with a benchmark straightedge as a surface reference. Our anodized aluminum straightedges will not rust, and they are wide enough to stand on edge unsupported, so you have both hands free to make precise adjustments to your tools.
Extremely useful for setting up machines such as planers and jointers, they are 1 3/4" high and 7/16" thick, and the reference edge is machined flat to within 0.003" over the entire length. They are available in five lengths, with weights ranging from just under 1 lb to just over 2 lb. All have hang holes, allowing storage on a nail or hook.
Made in Canada.
Anodized aluminum won't rust, which matters in a shop environment, though steel options are available if you prefer their added mass.
It is machined flat to within 0.003" over the entire length.
Yes, it is wide enough to stand on edge unsupported, leaving both hands free for adjustments.
This straightedge is available in 12", 18" , 24", 38" and 50" sizes – useful for setting up machines such as planers and jointers.
| Materials | Anodized aluminum |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Dimensions | 12", 18" , 24", 38" or 50" long; 1 3/4" high × 7/16" thick |
| Weight | Just under 1 lb to just over 2 lb |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas aluminum straightedge |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Aluminum Straightedges
Shop accuracy begins with a benchmark straightedge as a surface reference. Our anodized aluminum straightedges will not rust, and they are wide enough to stand on edge unsupported, so you have both hands free to make precise adjustments to your tools.
Extremely useful for setting up machines such as planers and jointers, they are 1 3/4" high and 7/16" thick, and the reference edge is machined flat to within 0.003" over the entire length. They are available in five lengths, with weights ranging from just under 1 lb to just over 2 lb. All have hang holes, allowing storage on a nail or hook.
Made in Canada.
