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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.
6 ft. Saw-Guide Reach
72 in. of 2 in. wide aluminum edge spans a 4x8 sheet rip in one pass. Standard 48 in. straight-edges need two setups for the same cut.
SKU AE144
Available at trusted retailers nationwide
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These straight-edges are lightweight and strong with black thermo-bonded gradations. All Swanson straight-edges are made of high-grade aluminum alloy with high-visibility, thermally fused, yellow powder paint finish. Increased visibility translates to personal safety when using this straight-edge as a cutting guide.
AE144
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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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
72 in. of 2 in. wide aluminum edge spans a 4x8 sheet rip in one pass. Standard 48 in. straight-edges need two setups for the same cut.
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.

72 in. of 2 in. wide aluminum edge spans a 4x8 sheet rip in one pass. Standard 48 in. straight-edges need two setups for the same cut.
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