18" Precision Straight Edge - Central Tools

The Central Tools 6475 Precision Straight Edge is an 18-inch tool engineered for professional technicians and machinists who demand exceptional accuracy in surface verification and layout tasks. This professional-grade straight edge delivers reliable measurements and precise guidance, ensuring high-quality outcomes across diverse automotive and industrial environments.

Key Features

• High-Precision Ground Edge: The working edge is precision ground to a tolerance of +/- 0.0002 inch per foot, providing critical accuracy for precise measurements and layouts.
• Durable Heat-Treated Steel Construction: Crafted from high-quality, heat-treated steel, this Central Tools straight edge is built to resist wear and maintain performance under continuous professional use.
• Optimal 18-Inch Working Length: Its 18-inch length offers versatility, ideal for checking flatness on a range of components, from engine parts and cylinder heads to larger workpieces.
• Enhanced Stability: A robust 1/4 inch thickness ensures superior stability, minimizing flex for consistent and accurate readings on various work surfaces.
• Convenient Storage: Includes an integrated hanging hole for organized storage and easy access in any professional setting.

Applications

This professional-grade precision straight edge is ideal for a multitude of precision tasks:

• Engine Diagnostics & Rebuilding: Use with feeler gauges to accurately check the flatness of cylinder heads, engine blocks, manifolds, and flywheels, critical for preventing leaks and ensuring proper assembly.
• Machining and Metalworking: Verify the flatness of machine tables, ensure component tolerances, and guide precise cutting operations on various metal fabrications.
• Woodworking and Cabinetry: Essential for verifying the straightness of boards, aligning joints, and achieving accurate, flush cuts in high-precision woodworking projects.
• Surface Verification: A fundamental tool for assessing the flatness and straightness of workpieces, jigs, and fixtures across different trades and industrial applications.

Specifications

• Model Number: Central Tools 6475
• Overall Length: 18.5 inches
• Working Edge Length: 18 inches
• Weight: 3 lbs
• Dimensions: 18.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches (Length x Width x Height)