The Contermax enables safe and efficient working across the end of a timber section whilst minimising end grain breakout. Accurate positioning and guidance across the face of the cutting tool ensures close tolerances to be easily achived. The body of the tool is made from aluminium and hardened by anodic treatment. The overall length is 420 mm, the clamping length is 200 mm. The long plastic coated handle provides an excellent grip and enables safe and accurate guidance across the face of the cutting tool.