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50" Anodized Aluminum Straight Edge Guaranteed Straight to Within .003" Over Full 50" Length SE50
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Material | Aluminum |
Brand | Taytools |
Color | Black |
Style | Straight Edge |
Product Dimensions | 50"L x 1.75"W |
About this item
- This aluminum straight edge is an economical alternative to other much more expensive straight edges on the market. This straight edge is very helpful to determine machine table flatness and in setting up machines such as jointers and planers and various out feed tables.
- . The straight edge is made from extruded aircraft aluminum and then the reference edge is machined flat to within 0.003" over the entire 50 inch length.
- The easy-grip cross section is 7/16 inch thick and 1-3/4 inch wide. Finish is black anodized.
- There is a hanging hole in one end.
- These straight edges are available in five different lengths.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 50 x 0.41 x 1.75 inches; 2.6 Pounds
- Item model number : 108514
- Date First Available : October 30, 2015
- Manufacturer : Taylor Toolworks
- ASIN : B017CGDO4S
- Country of Origin : Taiwan
- Best Sellers Rank: #28,313 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #5 in Straight Edges
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Product Description
This aluminum straight edge is an economical alternative to other much more expensive straight edges on the market. This straight edge is very helpful to determine machine table flatness and in setting up machines such as jointers and planers and various out feed tables. The straight edge is made from extruded aircraft aluminum and then the reference edge is machined flat to within 0.003" over the entire 50-inch length. The easy-grip cross section is 7/16 inch thick and 1-3/4 inch wide. Finish is black anodized. There is a hanging hole in one end. These straight edges are available in five different lengths.
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Customers like the versatility of the straight edge. They say it's perfect for general tool setup and helps with tool set ups. They also appreciate the value for money, saying it'll last a long time. Customers also praise the quality of the tool, saying that it'd last for far longer than a lifetime. They're happy with the straightness, flatness, and adjustability. However, some customers have reported issues with the scratch resistance, saying the straightedge came scuffed up, damaged, and warped.
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Customers like the quality of the ruler. They say it's well-made, accurate, and first-class. Some say it will last a lifetime and be impressive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and functionality.
"...and easy to use, and the flat edge is wide enough give you a good solid reading (no teetering on a skinny edge). Highly recommended." Read more
"This straight edge is very well made and finished...." Read more
"This is a quality straightedge that will last you far longer than a lifetime if you take care of it and it doesn’t sprout legs and walk away like..." Read more
"...straightness across all 50", I do feel it gives a pretty decent test of straightness...." Read more
Customers like the straightness of the ruler. They mention it's very straight, accurate, and visually very straight. The straight edge looks good and provides for a very sharp, crisp edge. Some love the black finish, which won't reflect light into their eyes.
"...It is very straight, around 15/10,000s maximum deviation...." Read more
"...Love the black finish so it won't reflect light into your eyes. Price is great to for something this precise compared to others out there...." Read more
"Nice weight and balance for aluminum straight edge. Visually very straight -- I don't have anything to really check it, but it appears that the..." Read more
"...for such work and the machined face is not smooth but slightly ridged with concentric arcs...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the straight edge. They say it's a great deal for a straightedge, and an affordable product.
"...At this price point the Aluminum Straight Edge seems a good value. Recommended." Read more
"...lightweight, easy to use, big hole at the top for hanging, barely half the price of bigger-name flat sticks. What's not to like?..." Read more
"...Price is great for what you get. laying it flat it will surely run absolute straight since it cannot sag and that is what I tested on sheet goods...." Read more
"...quite satisfied for the price and my specific needs (0.003" in 50" is better than I need)>..." Read more
Customers find the ruler versatile and useful for setting up tools and equipment. They say it's perfect for setting the jointer, and helps with tool setups. Customers also say it’s essential for machine setup and many other tasks around the shop.
"Excellent for general tool setup on longer runs where precision in the range of .008" over 18 to 24 inches is acceptable...." Read more
"...Was perfect for setting up my jointer...." Read more
"...It made setting up my jointer a breeze, and I was able to dial it in to near-perfection...." Read more
"Helpful with my joint and planer and checking level. I needed something that I could trust was straight. That’s why I bought this!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the ruler. They mention that it is highly accurate, an excellent precision instrument, and accurate within its entire length.
"...So therefor it is accurate within its entire length WITHIN even MORE than it advertised...." Read more
"...so I feel like it all worked really well, and it is definitely accurate enough for me." Read more
"just what lookin for in accurate, well-made work-shop straight edge" Read more
"...Cut snipe from 2" to less than 1/4". It is dead accurate." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the adjustability of the ruler. They mention that it works well for adjusting eccentric bushings on jointer beds, and is a great straightedge for a multitude of other precision tasks. Some say that the product is first class and is required for adjust eccentric bushes on table saw tops.
"...This 50" tool was exactly what was needed to quickly and accurately adjust the jointer...." Read more
"...I was able to adjust the jointer so well, that the test 2x4 is flat within 0.003 along the entire length. That's perfect in my book." Read more
"...Worked fine for adjustmenting my wood jointer assuring the in feed and out feed beds were co-planner, just need to store and use carefully." Read more
"Great straightedge for adjusting jointer planer to a multitude of other precision tasks. Great buy!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the flatness of the ruler. They mention it's sturdy, dead flat, and accurate. Some say that it'll be useful for checking the flat of a table saw top.
"Dead flat, lightweight, easy to use, big hole at the top for hanging, barely half the price of bigger-name flat sticks. What's not to like?..." Read more
"Straight and accurate. Checking flat of table saw top, easy cut adjustment of jointer." Read more
"It is straight and flat. I wish it was flat on both sides to make clamping easier." Read more
"Dead flat, sturdy, good price. I used it to set up my SawStop Professional table saw. It has a t2" table, so the length was important to me." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratch resistance of the ruler. They mention that it came scuffed up, damaged, and can easily be bent. Some say that it was scratched on the machined surface and severely bowed. Some customers also say that the ruler flexes a little in the middle.
"...It came scuffed up. I returned it rather than exchanged it because it was clear that the aluminum is just too soft for a woodshop." Read more
"...Can easily be bent it’s definitely NOT a solid piece. Your better off just using a level or paying the big bucks for the real one...." Read more
"A nice tool for a reasonable amount of money. It does flex a little in the middle if you are pressing against it with a router...." Read more
"First one was slightly damaged. Slightly. Probably could have repaired it, but a quick return and a second perchuse made everything all better...." Read more
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And it came in a very stout tube that was inside a reasonably stout box.
For approximately $55, this can't be beat.
By the way, it is from Taylor Tools, who have an excellent reputation. Taylor Tools shows it as sold out on their website, so I was extra happy to find it here.
I don't have a 50" reference granite slab to use as a flat reference. Instead I used what I have - my 12" cast iron jointer table, which has both a 41" long cast iron infeed and a 41" out feed table.
I place the straight edge on the table and used my .002" feeler gauge every inch or two to feel under the straight edge. Then I moved the straight edge to another spot and used the feeler gauge. Then I tried it diagonally across the table to get a few more inches. Then I fipped the straight edge in the opposite direction and used the .002" feeler gauge every inch or two. In all scenarios the .002" gauge was not able to get under the straight edge.
While this doesn't measure straightness across all 50", I do feel it gives a pretty decent test of straightness. I also compared this straight edge to my kitchen granite countertop and it is clear to me that my kitchen counter top is not the same as a reference granite slab for measuring flatness. The kitchen countertop is less flat than the table on my jointer.
Fyi .002" feeler gauge is the thinnest one I own.
I feel comfortable using this straight edge to adjust the parallelism of the infeed table to the outfeed table on my jointer.