[Unknowncraftsman]

Groz Also makes a nice 24inch straight edge.It has two cut outs for handling.Not sure how it compares to a starret but I like mine a bit more than the veritas.

 

[BroncoBrian]

Thinking about a 36 in veritas. I own lots of starrett stuff and have no qualms whatsoever with their product. Just can shell out $300.00 right now.

- Luthierman

I love Starrett but for the straight edge, the Veritas is superior. It is heavier and thicker. You will be able to let it stand on its own better. .001" ovee the entire 36" length is awesome.

I have Starrett, Veritas, and Woodpecker. Sounds like a boring review, but in short, the Veritas is best, Starrett second, Woodpecker is just pretty but useless unless you have three hands and the rounded bottom ruins it as a straight edge.

 

[tech76]

I do appreciate the voice of experience from those that have gone this route before. These reviews and suggestions are a real benefit in helping a novice woodworker make informed choices that save money and give the best results aka "Bang for the Buck". I have never been disappointed with the purchases I have made based on such good advice. Years ago I asked about a sabre saw purchase. The Bosch was recommended and it has proven to be a truly great tool for what it is needed for. I also purchased a Delta Unisaw years ago and it is the mainstay of my workshop. I would really have been disappointed to spend tablesaw money and found out afterwards that I was wrong. While a straight edge may not be in the same spend category it is still a matter of getting best value for the money and use required.
Again my thanks to all who have taken their time to post.

 

[timbertailor]

Thinking about a 36 in veritas. I own lots of starrett stuff and have no qualms whatsoever with their product. Just can shell out $300.00 right now.

- Luthierman

I have Starrett, Veritas, and Woodpecker. Sounds like a boring review, but in short, the Veritas is best, Starrett second, Woodpecker is just pretty but useless unless you have three hands and the rounded bottom ruins it as a straight edge.

- BroncoBrian

The SERX does NOT have a rounded bottom and stands on its edge just fine.

 

[BroncoBrian]

Brad - I have the pictured straight edge. If has a inverted V-shape and both edges are rounded. 1/16th of the width does not touch the table. The width at the base it .25" but the softened edge makes the effective base .21". Compared to the Veritas at the same price, it is about 1/2 the base width.

For table saw setup it is ok, but for jointer setup, the WP will not stand out far enough on its own like thicker a thicker straight edge.

I have all three. The WP is the prettiest! It is also not machines to the same spec, though plenty good enough!

In that picture, if you used a .005 or great feeler gauge, it can know it over. Kind of annoying.

 

[MrRon]

Starrett hands down, the best; no comparison.

 

[helluvawreck]

We've bought some from MSC Industrial check our molder beds and fences and our finger joiner. They also have a lot of mechanics and machinists tools. It's a great source.

helluvawreck aka Charles
http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

 

[ElChe]

I use a laser beam for all set ups. I got it from Dr. Evil. That way, any time anyone asks me what I use to set up my tools, I can look at them and say "A frickin' laser beam!"

Veritas actually. The aluminum one. Some day I will drop it and break it. Until then, it works great. I actually have two. Helpful during sword fights with my nephew.

 

[Luthierman]

I like the way you think.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

It would be interesting to know what Real Machinist and Millwrights use for straight edges. You know, the people who make a living use those kind of tools.

I do know when the Felder tech can to my shop to set up my saw and J/P he brought a Starrett 6' foot straight edge. The same one I have.