Maun · SKU 1701-060

Maun Steel Straight Edge Imperial 60″ (1701-060)

Five feet of practical workshop precision.

The Maun Steel Straight Edge Imperial 60″ (1701-060) is a 1524 mm carbon-steel straight edge with a precision-ground bevelled working edge, accurate to 0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre). UK-made, it’s a five-foot guide for long sheets and panels, machine installation and large hides.

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60″ length covers five-foot sheets, assemblies and hides.
Accurate to 0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre): within 0.005 in (0.13 mm) over the full five feet.
Bevelled working edge gives a clear line of sight across five-foot sheets and assemblies.
Robust 3.25 mm carbon-steel body: reassuringly heavy over its full five feet.

Best suited to

Five-foot sheets
Long panels
Large hides

UK-madeMade by Maun

12 months’ warrantyOr 2 years when you register it

Stated accuracy0.084 mm per metre

Product description

Choose the 60″ Maun straight edge when continuity matters. Five feet of reach means less repositioning across wide sheets, fabricated assemblies and hides. And the published tolerance gives you a known reference to work to.

Why the Maun Steel Straight Edge Imperial 60″ (1701-060) works

Accurate work. Less rework.

0.005 in (0.13 mm)over the full 60″

Across five feet, the bevelled working edge stays within 0.005 inch (0.13 mm) of true.
That’s a known reference for long panels, frames and machine-installation work, with less cumulative error than joined passes.

See the line clearly.

60″of bevelled working edge

Five feet of bevel keeps long marks and gasket cuts visible from end to end.
One continuous sight line, one continuous result.

Built for repeated use.

3.25 mmcarbon-steel body

The robust 3.25 mm body gives five feet of reassuring weight, so the edge sits steady across long work and holds large hides flat.

Best suited to

Manufacturing & Engineering

Choose the Maun Steel Straight Edge Imperial 60″ (1701-060) for five-foot sheets, long panels, machine-installation work and practical straightness checks across long frames or beds.

A full five-foot reference cuts down cumulative alignment error.
The substantial steel body stays firm against a scriber, and the precision bevel keeps long marks and gasket cuts visible from end to end.

Leatherwork

The Maun Steel Straight Edge Imperial 60″ (1701-060) is made for large hides, long straps and substantial leather panels that should be marked or cut without moving the guide.

Its weight holds the work flat, and the wear-resistant bevel pairs a clear sight line with the durability to take repeated knife contact.

Specifications

SKU	1701-060
Length	60″ (1524 mm)
Body	surface-ground carbon steel, 53 mm wide and 3.25 mm thick
Working edge	precision-ground and bevelled
Accuracy	0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre)
Straightness over its length	within 0.005 in (0.13 mm) over the full 60″
Storage	6 mm hanging hole; supplied in a wallet with anti-rust paper
Made	UK-made, under our ISO 9001 quality system
Warranty	Standard 12 months’ warranty. Register your tool to extend this to 2 years.
Alternatives	54″ for a shorter tool; 72″ for maximum Imperial reach.

The working edge

The bevel runs along the whole of one long edge. You run your scriber or knife against it, so you can see the line as you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 60-inch steel straight edge used for?

A 60-inch (1524 mm) steel straight edge covers five-foot sheets, long panels, extended frames and machine-installation work. Leatherworkers use it for large hides, long straps and substantial panels that should be cut in one continuous line.

Should I buy the 60″ or the 1500 mm?

They’re close. 60 inches is 1524 mm, just 24 mm longer than the 1500 mm metric version. Both have the same carbon-steel body and bevelled working edge, accurate to 0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre). Choose the one that matches your drawings and measuring tools.

Is a five-foot steel straight edge hard to handle?

It’s a substantial tool, and its reassuring weight is part of the point: it stays put on the work. Lift and carry it supported near both ends, and store it on its 6 mm hanging hole. If low weight matters more than the durability of steel, the 1500 mm aluminium safety straight edge is much lighter.

Last updated 11 November 2026

Content reviewed by Rebekah Jackson, Digital Marketing Executive at Maun Industries Limited, formerly on Maun’s production team, on 21 October 2026. We last checked prices and stock against maunindustries.com on 11 November 2026.

Size check: is 60″ long enough?

It’s long enough for the width of an 8 × 4 ft board (1220 mm) in one pass.
It’s too short for the length of an 8 × 4 ft board (2440 mm). For that, choose the Maun Aluminium Safety Straight Edge 3000 mm (1710-300).
One size down is the Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1500 mm (1700-150).
One size up is the Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1750 mm (1700-175).

Steel or aluminium: which suits your job?

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