Suburban Tool’s Master-Edge Excels in Aluminum
Complementing Suburban Tool’s line of straight-edge cast iron cutting tools, the Master-Edge aluminum tool is said to provide the same precision at approximately half the weight.
Complementing Suburban Tool’s line of straight-edge cast iron cutting tools, the Master-Edge aluminum tool is said to provide the same precision at approximately half the weight. The aluminum straight edges are made from 6063 extruded aluminum in a modified I-beam profile for rigidity and ease of handling. The tool is available in two sizes.
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