Hypertherm 017042 Magnetic Straight Edge

This is a very handy tool. Replaces many "rube goldberg" jigs I have used. A little pricey, but you get what you pay for... high quality product.

Is a great straight edge for use in metal working projects.

The only reason i didnt give this 5 stars is the price is a little steep for no more than you get. With that said this is a very good product, there are nobs you can twist to engage/disengage the magnets. This makes it super easy to get the straight edge set up just the way you want ut without fighting the magnets. The actual metal is fairly think stainless stell so this thing is going to last. As great as it is im just not sure its worth close to 80 bucks. One more thing. The magnets are removable so if the straight edge is not long enough you can always put the magnets on a longer peice of metal

The magnets got a switch so you cant turn the magnet on and off, seems practical but if you happen to drop the straight edge (magnets are not that strong so it will fall at some point) the knob to turn the magnet on and off will brake. Mine did at the first drop and i didn't mind it because the magnet was still on after the knob broke. It kept working till one of the magnets lost magnetism for some reason and now the straight edge is useless. Save your money and but one without the on/off knob

Awesome awesome awesome. Working with metal doing plasma cuts by hand a must have product. Very solid and reliable. Bar could be a bit longer but nothing that can’t be changed.