straight edge

[mike os]

I am looking for a half decent precision straight edge about 1 -1.5m long, any suggestions? I have tried the usual suspects without success unless I want to spend silly money

 

[Spark plug]

If your not looking for too much accuracy buy yourself 1m of ground flat stock or silver steel, that's as good as you'll get without going into precision straight edge money.

 

[mike os]

It is for a machine build so would like better accuracy than GFS... I have a couple and they are OK but not good enough for what I need I don't think... all I am seeing at the mo is either Starret or equivalent, or stuff described as "precision" but no tolerance or certification. I would sooner not spend 4-500 notes unless I have to

 

[MattH]

Look for large engineers levels. I got an 18" M&R level for £90 before Xmas. Without going to a fully scraped straight edge I think they will be the best you can do.

 

[mike os]

Anyone seen any second hand ones kicking about?

 

[ben8vgte]

I dont know if you've tried http://www.western-tooling.co.uk/ , I suppose they might have a camel back one. I've not used them but found them a while ago while looking for a bore gauge.

 

[roofman]

Call into a double glazing manufacture...they use the Ally profile box in the frames and its super light and super straight.Thats were i get my straight edges ranging from 1M upto 5M,ime sure they will sell you a length

 

[mike os]

That's easy... will have a look