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    Default Need a new straight edge what's a good one to get

    Hi all trying to get a good quality straight edge 600 mm and 1000mm for guitar Making any thoughts which and were would be much appreciated. In aus if possible to save on shipping.
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    You can buy those 2 sizes from any of the tool shops or even from a ceramic tilers supply
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    I like my Veritas. Carbatec have them in a few sizes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    I like my Veritas. Carbatec have them in a few sizes.
    Hi elan cheers for reply is the veritas very flexible ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by scuzyboy View Post
    Hi elan cheers for reply is the veritas very flexible ?
    It's a solid 38x9mm steel bar.

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    Ok will check that out thanks

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    Cheers china they look good but top out at 400mm and I need 600mm to 1000mm

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    Quote Originally Posted by scuzyboy View Post
    Cheers china they look good but top out at 400mm and I need 600mm to 1000mm
    They top out at 400cm, not mm

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    I ended up getting the Veritas aluminium version ..... Whilst I haven't had to use it much it feels well made and is good to handle. I got it for machine setup and find it on the large size when trying to use it for smaller projects (such as boxes) but given the cost of it I plan on using it for as much as I can as I cant justify getting a smaller one as well!
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    Apologies china you are correct miss read that one

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    Quote Originally Posted by scuzyboy View Post
    Hi all trying to get a good quality straight edge 600 mm and 1000mm for guitar Making any thoughts which and were would be much appreciated. In aus if possible to save on shipping.
    Cheers
    Buy yourself 2x 1m pieces of right-angle extruded aluminium from your local hardware store or building supplier. It's extremely straight and stiff and will cost you very little and last ages.

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