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Straight Edge Rules

Stainless steel pocket rules for fine layout and aluminum straight edges for drawing long, true lines. Sizes include 6 inch, 36 inch and 48 inch, in SAE or combined metric and SAE.

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Empire 6-1/8 in. L X 1/2 in. W Stainless Steel Precision Pocket Rule SAE
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Empire 6-1/8 in. L X 1/2 in. W Stainless Steel Precision Pocket Rule SAE

MPN: 2730

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Empire 36 in. L X 1-1/8 in. W Aluminum Heavy-Duty Straight-Edge Ruler SAE
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Empire

Empire 36 in. L X 1-1/8 in. W Aluminum Heavy-Duty Straight-Edge Ruler SAE

MPN: 403

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Empire 48 in. L X 2 in. W Aluminum Heavy-Duty Straight-Edge Ruler SAE
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Empire 48 in. L X 2 in. W Aluminum Heavy-Duty Straight-Edge Ruler SAE

MPN: 4004

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Johnson 72 in. L X 2 in. W Aluminum Straight Edge SAE
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Johnson 72 in. L X 2 in. W Aluminum Straight Edge SAE

MPN: J72

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More About This Collection Straight Edge Rules

Stainless steel pocket rules for fine layout and aluminum straight edges for drawing long, true lines. Sizes include 6 inch, 36 inch and 48 inch, in SAE or combined metric and SAE.

Use a pocket rule for small parts and a heavy-duty straight edge when cutting drywall or marking panels. Johnson, Empire and General are all here.

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