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05-13-2024, 08:16 AM | #1 |
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Need recommendations straight ruler.
What brand straight ruler do you use to check head/blocks flatness?, and where the best place to get one? Thanks.
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05-13-2024, 08:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
I have a Starrett that was my dad’s that I brought back from NZ earlier this year. At least 50 years old but like new.
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05-13-2024, 08:45 AM | #3 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
My machinist gave me a piece of machined 3/8" thick by 2" wide Aluminum about 2' long. I also use a SPI 18" flexible ruler on body panels both to check for highs and lows as well as marking straight lines across curved panels etc etc. SPI also makes a "rigid" rule as well
SPI rule - https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/69746063 |
05-13-2024, 11:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
ditto on the starrett ruler, I've been using mine for over 40 years, still has a perfect edge
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05-13-2024, 12:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
I use one made or should I say sold by snap on in the late 70s
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05-13-2024, 03:23 PM | #6 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
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05-13-2024, 03:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
Another vote for a Starrett. Make sure its long enough to other engines as well.
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05-13-2024, 05:16 PM | #8 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
I'd get a 24" Starret . . . you should be able to find a good used on eBay. Make sure you get the thicken one (that isn't flexible). Another option is McMaster-Carr - and a precision ground and heat-treated length of rectangular bar stock. Depending on the part#, you can usually get one with a +- .001 tolerance.
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05-14-2024, 01:03 PM | #9 |
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05-16-2024, 07:32 AM | #10 |
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Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.
Thanks guys now I have some choices.
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