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

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

A rigid 48-inch aluminum guide for marking and cutting long, true lines on sheet goods and drywall.
Empire MPN 4004
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About Product Overview

A 48-inch straight edge is the tool you reach for when a project needs a true, unbroken line longer than any framing square can give you. Empire built this one from aluminum, so it's light enough to carry from job to job but rigid enough to hold its edge when you're marking sheet goods, checking a wall for flatness, or laying out long cuts on plywood or drywall. At 2 inches wide, it gives you a stable surface to guide a knife or pencil without wobble.

  • 48" length for long, uninterrupted straight lines
  • Aluminum construction - heavy-duty, lightweight
  • 2" width for a stable guide edge
  • SAE measurements
  • Silver finish, carded packaging, sold individually

The Details Specifications

Brand Empire
UPC 015812040045
Case Pack Quantity 4 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 48 × 2 × 0
Weight 1 lbs
Country of Origin CHINA
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