Why Every Shop Needs a Powertec Straight Edge

If you're tired of guessing whether your boards are actually flat, grabbing a powertec straight edge is probably the easiest way to find out. There is nothing more frustrating than spending hours on a project only to realize during the glue-up that your surfaces are slightly bowed or twisted. I've been there more times than I'd like to admit, and honestly, a lot of those headaches could have been avoided if I'd just checked my work against a reliable reference early on. ...

May 8, 2026 · 7 min · Kiera Hooks