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High-Vis Yellow Powder Paint
Thermally fused finish stays bright against drywall, lumber, and dark trim. Painted yellow rulers chip and dull on a jobsite; this finish doesn’t.
Black Thermo-Bonded Gradations
Numbers fused into the powder coat, not printed on top. They don’t rub off after years of marking against pencil, knife, and abrasive lumber.
1-1/4 in. Cutting-Guide Edge
Wide non-glare aluminum edge tracks a utility blade straight without ride-up. Standard 1 in. rulers run thin against a sharp blade.
SKU AE140
Available at trusted retailers nationwide
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All Swanson straight edges are made of high-grade aluminum alloy with high-visibility, thermally fused, yellow powder paint finish. These straight edges are lightweight and strong with black thermo-bonded gradations. Increased visibility translates to personal safety when using this meterstick as a cutting guide.
AE140
Pick up locally or order online from Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Ace, Menards, or Acme Tools.
Family-owned
Same factory since 1925
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Available nationwide
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32,000+ verified reviews
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Why pros reach for it
01
Thermally fused finish stays bright against drywall, lumber, and dark trim. Painted yellow rulers chip and dull on a jobsite; this finish doesn’t.
02
Numbers fused into the powder coat, not printed on top. They don’t rub off after years of marking against pencil, knife, and abrasive lumber.
03
Wide non-glare aluminum edge tracks a utility blade straight without ride-up. Standard 1 in. rulers run thin against a sharp blade.
A closer look

Numbers fused into the powder coat. Don’t rub off after years of marking against pencil, knife, and abrasive lumber.

Thermally fused yellow finish reads bright on lumber, drywall, and trim. Painted yellow rulers chip and dull; this one doesn’t.

High-grade aluminum alloy, lightweight and rigid across the full meter. Doesn’t flex when held against a cutting blade.
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