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1000 mm (39.4 in) 53 mm 6 mm hanging hole Bevelled working edgewithin 0.084 mm over the full 1000 mm Carbon steel, 53 × 3.25 mm, surface ground. Drawing not to scale.
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Maun · SKU 1700-001

Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1000 mm (1700-001)

One metre of dependable working edge.

The Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1000 mm (1700-001) is a 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 full-metre guide for wide sheet, panels, frames and machine beds, and for squaring hides.

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Length
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  • 1000 mm length covers metre-wide sheets, panels and hides in one pass.
  • Accurate to 0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre): within 0.084 mm over the full metre.
  • Bevelled working edge gives a clear line of sight on metre-wide sheet, panels and hides.
  • Robust 3.25 mm carbon-steel body: reassuringly heavy along a full metre.

Best suited to

  • Metre-wide sheet
  • Frames
  • Machine beds
  • Hides
UK-madeMade by Maun
12 months’ warrantyOr 2 years when you register it
Stated accuracy0.084 mm per metre

Product description

Choose the 1000 mm Maun straight edge when the job needs more than a rule, but not inspection-grade metrology. It gives you a substantial reference with published accuracy for fabrication, maintenance and leatherwork, and no stepped marks from repositioning a shorter guide.

Why the Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1000 mm (1700-001) works

Accurate work. Less rework.

0.084 mmover the full 1000 mm

  • Across a full metre, the bevelled working edge stays within 0.084 mm of true: less than a tenth of a millimetre.
  • Mark metre-wide sheet and panels to a known tolerance.

See the line clearly.

1000 mmof bevelled working edge

  • A metre of bevel keeps your mark or cut in view from one end to the other.
  • One setting, one clean line.

Built for repeated use.

3.25 mmcarbon-steel body

  • The robust 3.25 mm body gives a full metre of reassuring weight, holding sheet and hide steady while you work.

Best suited to

Manufacturing & Engineering

Choose the Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1000 mm (1700-001) for metre-wide sheet, platework, fabricated panels, frames and machine beds that benefit from a single, uninterrupted reference.

  • Full-metre reach means less repositioning error.
  • The substantial steel body, visible bevel and specification of 0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre) support exact layout, component positioning and practical checks for gaps, bow or misalignment.

Leatherwork

The Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1000 mm (1700-001) is a practical choice for squaring hides and cutting long straps, panels and gussets up to one metre in a single pass.

  • Its weight keeps the hide flat, and the durable bevel combines a clear sight line with resistance to repeated knife wear.

Specifications

SKU1700-001
Length1000 mm (39.4 in)
Bodysurface-ground carbon steel, 53 mm wide and 3.25 mm thick
Working edgeprecision-ground and bevelled
Accuracy0.001 inch per foot (0.084 mm per metre)
Straightness over its lengthwithin 0.084 mm over the full 1000 mm
Storage6 mm hanging hole; supplied in a wallet with anti-rust paper
MadeUK-made, under our ISO 9001 quality system
WarrantyStandard 12 months’ warranty. Register your tool to extend this to 2 years.
Alternatives800 mm for easier bench handling; 1250 mm for wider panels.

The working edge

6 mm hanging hole53 mm wide1000 mmBevelled working edge, full lengthwithin 0.084 mm over the full 1000 mmCarbon steel, 53 × 3.25 mm (thickness drawn larger). Not to scale.

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 1 metre steel straight edge used for?

A 1000 mm steel straight edge is used for metre-wide sheet, platework, fabricated panels, frames and machine beds. In leatherwork, it’s used for squaring hides and cutting long straps and panels: all in a single pass.

Will a 1 metre straight edge cover a 2000 × 1000 mm sheet?

Across its width, yes. The 1000 mm edge spans the full 1000 mm width of a standard 2000 × 1000 mm sheet in one pass. For a little overhang at each end, or for the long side, choose the 1250 mm or longer.

How accurate is a 1 metre Maun steel straight edge?

It’s accurate to 0.084 mm over the full metre: less than a tenth of a millimetre. That’s practical workshop accuracy for exact marking, cutting and visible-gap checks. For calibrated flatness inspection, use a DIN 874 straight edge.

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 1000 mm long enough?

Steel or aluminium: which suits your job?

This straight edge

Maun Steel Straight Edge Metric 1000 mm (1700-001)

£69.00
  • Made from surface-ground carbon steel, 53 × 3.25 mm
  • Heavy enough to hold the work still
  • A hard-wearing edge for repeated scriber and knife work
  • Fine for everyday straightness checks
  • It has no finger guard, so keep your steadying hand clear of the blade
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Nearest aluminium size

Maun Aluminium Safety Straight Edge 1000 mm (1710-100)

£45.00
  • Made from silver-anodised extruded aluminium, 40 × 10.5 mm
  • A recessed finger-protection profile and a non-slip foam-rubber backing
  • Made for cutting and scoring, not for checking straightness
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