Jeremy:
Perhaps it's the source, but I had no trouble buying 1"x2" alum
angle and using the 2" side for maintaining straight edges. I still use them
after three years. The 1" edges are somewhat bent, but the 2" sides measure
straight still.
Ferg
----- Original Message -----
From: <jeremycrdavey@btinternet.com>
Subject: Straight edge
> I'm sure there's an easy answer to this question, and as a non-engineer
I'm
> going to kick myself when I see it, but here goes...
>
> I've been looking for a suitable straight edge. As I understand it, I need
> one at least about 1.5m long for jobs like the rudder hinges, so the 1m
> aluminium rulers I've found are no good (although no doubt they're good
for
> other jobs). All the bar, tube, angle, box, strip, channel, t-section, and
> i-beam steel and aluminium I've found in DIY and trade shops are not true
> when I look along them, so they're no good.
>
> Ideally I'd like it to be light and slim for ease of handling
>
> Any suggestions on what to use and where to get it?
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Jeremy
>
> Jeremy Davey
> Europa XS monowheel 537M
>
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