Kedla Aluminium Light Duty Straight Edge 79 mm x 1.8 m Open Profile: SEL-6 For General Wall Skimming and Leveling

Easy Handling and Accurate Leveling for General Finishes

 

The Kedla Aluminium Light Duty Straight Edge (Product Code SEL-6) offers a practical and lightweight solution for professionals requiring a straight reference across moderate distances. Constructed from high-quality aluminium in a shallower Box Profile (approximately 50 mm deep), this 1.8 meter straight edge is designed for ease of use during skimming, plastering, and general alignment checks. Its light weight significantly reduces fatigue during continuous vertical work.

The 1.8 M length is versatile, providing excellent coverage for typical wall widths, while remaining easy to store and transport. The SEL-6 is your go-to tool for ensuring clean, smooth, and flat finishes on drywall and plaster surfaces where the heavy-duty nature of a deeper straight edge is not required.

 

Key Features

 

• Manufacturer/Brand: Kedla

• Product Type: Light Duty Straight Edge / Skimming Float

• Material: High-Quality Aluminium (Corrosion Resistant)

• Dimensions (Approximate):

  • Length: 1.8 Metres (1800 mm)

  • Profile Height: $\sim 50$ mm (Lighter gauge/shallower profile)

  • Profile Type: Box-Type (Hollow)

• Function: Provides a lightweight, straight reference for finishing and leveling.

 

Ideal For

 

• Residential Wall Finishes: Skimming and ruling off plaster on standard room walls.

• Drywall Joint Checks: Ensuring flatness around seams and joins before painting.

• Compact Areas: Working in kitchens, small bedrooms, or hallways where 2.4 M might be too large.

• General Tiling Prep: Checking small-to-medium floor and wall sections for minor variations.

 

Why You Will Love It

 

• Reduced Fatigue: The lighter gauge aluminium makes this 1.8 M straight edge easy on the arms during continuous vertical work.

• Excellent Maneuverability: Highly practical size for everyday residential and commercial jobs.

• Cost-Effective: A smart investment for general finishing tasks that don't require the structural overkill of a medium-duty tool.

• Durable & Clean: Aluminium construction ensures it remains rust-free and easy to wipe down after use.

 

What's in the Box

 

• 1 x Kedla Aluminium Light Duty Straight Edge (SEL-6 x 1.8 m)

 

Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

1. What tasks is the 1.8 M length most suited for?

   • The 1.8 M length is ideal for any section of wall or floor that is too large for a 1.0 M tool but does not require the full span of a 2.4 M straight edge, offering a great balance of coverage and control.

2. Is the SEL-6 profile strong enough to be used as a cutting guide?

   • Yes, the box profile is rigid enough to be used as a reliable straight edge guide for scoring materials like drywall or insulation, provided the pressure is applied evenly.

3. Does the "Light Duty" rating affect its straightness?

   • No. When manufactured, it is perfectly straight. The "Light Duty" rating simply means the profile is shallower than a medium-duty one, making it more prone to flexing if used incorrectly for heavy-duty tasks like concrete screeding.