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Author:  DennisK [ Wed May 11, 2011 1:52 pm ]
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http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/14998
I have one of these and love it. 36" straight edge with graduations to 1/64". Just noticed they're on clearance for a mere $40, so go get 'em!
Author:  John Mayes [ Wed May 11, 2011 3:22 pm ]
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Thanks for the heads up. That's a very good deal! I got both the 12" and the 36" ones.
Author:  Kent Chasson [ Wed May 11, 2011 3:42 pm ]
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Good timing. Thanks. My 24" one is not quite long enough to tell me just how warped up my new jointer tables are. Arghh.

Speaking of which, I should write a review of that jointer/planer.....
Author:  peterm [ Thu May 12, 2011 11:36 am ]
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Thanks for the heads up....just ordered a 36" one! bliss
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Thu May 12, 2011 11:42 am ]
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bliss bliss I bought one. Good heads up!
Author:  Chris Pile [ Thu May 12, 2011 11:56 am ]
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Dang! Those are nice. Wish they made those back when I was getting started.
Author:  jac68984 [ Thu May 12, 2011 3:14 pm ]
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Thanks! Ordered the 36". Been needing one for a while. Great deal.

Aaron
Author:  John Mayes [ Thu May 12, 2011 3:15 pm ]
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I also got a new gouge, some bandsaw blades, router bits...

Thanks for costing me money!!!

eek
Author:  CharlieT [ Thu May 12, 2011 3:32 pm ]
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Yep, I ordered one too! :mrgreen: Thanks for posting this. [:Y:]
Author:  joe white [ Thu May 12, 2011 6:28 pm ]
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I got all three as well! And some other goodies!
Author:  Ed Haney [ Fri May 13, 2011 1:20 pm ]
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bliss Thanks. I have the StewMc 36" and an off-brand 6", so I bought the 12" and 24" from your post. Also got some Crown butt chisels on sale.(hope they are decent - anyone used them??) idunno

Ed
Author:  Dan Pennington [ Fri May 13, 2011 1:30 pm ]
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I bought the 36 incher and another $50 worth of stuff from the sale list. I don't know how I got through this much of my life without that stuff. My life is complete now.........or at least until the next sale.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Fri May 13, 2011 2:01 pm ]
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I wish it was in metric but hey the price is right. I got one and a few other things to boot.
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri May 13, 2011 2:09 pm ]
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Ed Haney wrote:
bliss Thanks. I have the StewMc 36" and an off-brand 6", so I bought the 12" and 24" from your post. Also got some Crown butt chisels on sale.(hope they are decent - anyone used them??) idunno

Ed


Crowns chisels are good tools. The butt chisels (if I'm remembering right) are about 6" overall length so they are short, but useful.
Author:  Marcus [ Fri May 13, 2011 2:10 pm ]
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the 36" was unavailable for a bit. I was kicking myself for not jumping on it. They are back on today, so I got me a 36 and a 24.

thanks!
Author:  jfmckenna [ Fri May 13, 2011 2:14 pm ]
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Marcus wrote:
the 36" was unavailable for a bit. I was kicking myself for not jumping on it. They are back on today, so I got me a 36 and a 24.

thanks!

Yeah this morning that web site had all kinds of programming errors on it.
Author:  AlBDarned [ Fri May 13, 2011 2:30 pm ]
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penndan wrote:
I bought the 36 incher and another $50 worth of stuff from the sale list. I don't know how I got through this much of my life without that stuff. My life is complete now.........or at least until the next sale.


laughing6-hehe
Author:  jfmckenna [ Thu May 19, 2011 9:10 am ]
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Got my stuff in yesterday. The straight edge is nice but unfortunately it was dropped probably by UPS right on the corner of the measuring edge [headinwall]

The edge is dented in to the 5/64th mark :(

I'd never use this tool to measure in on something to even 6 inches probably but darn if that knife edge point that starts the measurement would be useful. I guess I'll send it back I hope they have more because it really is a nice straight edge.
Author:  Howard Klepper [ Thu May 19, 2011 12:03 pm ]
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What would a luthier use a 36" straightedge for?
Author:  Bill Hodge [ Thu May 19, 2011 12:32 pm ]
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Howard Klepper wrote:
What would a luthier use a 36" straightedge for?


I suppose you could sharpen it, put a handle on it, and use it for a sword! :D
Author:  miramadar [ Thu May 19, 2011 12:40 pm ]
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Hmmmm...looks like they're sold out... gaah
Author:  DennisK [ Thu May 19, 2011 12:47 pm ]
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Howard Klepper wrote:
What would a luthier use a 36" straightedge for?

Setting neck angle and bridge position.

Also to mark fret slot positions, and check flatness of fingerboard and neck surfaces. But 24" would be plenty for those things, and less cumbersome. Maybe I should go place an order myself...

Anyway, glad everyone is enjoying the party :)
Except for jfmckenna. Stupid UPS pfft Hope you get it worked out.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Thu May 19, 2011 2:55 pm ]
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Yeah you can run it from the nut all the way to the bridge, can't do that with my 24. Necessary? Of course not. Useful? Yes. Especially if you make electric bass's like I do from time to time.
Author:  JasonMoe [ Fri May 20, 2011 1:43 am ]
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It helps with seeing the level of sides that can run 30" or so too. If you want a cheap 4 footer, buy a drywall T square, and grind the rivets out, or cut it, and you got a straight aluminum 48" bar for around 20 bucks.
Author:  Kim [ Fri May 20, 2011 6:05 am ]
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Howard Klepper wrote:
What would a luthier use a 36" straightedge for?


Great to help set up a buzzer properly and eliminate snipe. Also helpful for checking stock to see what you are working with and making the edge of a board for heavy stock removal prior to squaring to ensuring only a bare minimum of material is lost over the process. Also handy for indicating the rip line when your looking for the best way to avoid incursions or excessive short grain in a board. The weight also helps in positioning to a cut line when using the tool as a fence for a utility knife when converting thin sheet stock etc, and the length gives you somewhere to clamp if required for incremental long cuts such as when cutting your own thickness sander belts from a wider roll.....and if Dath Vader ever found his way into your shop, well you wouldn't stand a fighting chance without one.

Cheers

Kim
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