So Last night I went to use my router table and apparently forgot I had put my Veritas 36" steel straight edge behind the fence when I went to take it off. Had that sick feeling of hearing a heavy Steel Bar hit pavement. Both Sides are dinged to heck and I don't guess it's salvageable without throwing it out of spec to far.

So this was my first long straightedge. Is the Veritas still the best option around that price? Should I look at Aluminum or stick with Steel? What else is out there?

Thanks

Ray