Parallels
Parallels from Suburban Tool raise and support work at a precise, uniform height for milling, grinding, layout, and inspection. Made in USA, these hardened and ground box parallels are matched for close parallelism and flatness, giving machinists and QC/inspection teams a dependable reference in the vise and on the surface plate.
This category covers a wide range of precision parallels and sets to fit any setup:
- Box parallels in inch and metric sizes
- Ground (-G) high-accuracy versions
- Matched parallel sets
- Magnetic parallels for grinding chucks
From compact vise work to large surface-plate setups, browse and filter by size, accuracy grade, or brand to find the box parallels or magnetic parallels that hold your parts flat, square, and exactly on height for repeatable results.
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Matched Pairs of 2-Way Steel Parallels
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Matched Pairs of 4-Way Steel Parallels
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Sets of Matched Pairs of 2-Way Steel Parallels
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Sets of Matched Pairs of 4-Way Steel Parallels
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Individual 4-Way Steel Parallels
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Taft-Peirce Individual Steel Parallels 37 productsGround and lapped from hardened steel, these Taft-Peirce precision steel parallels give machinists, tool & die makers, and QC inspectors a dependable reference surface for layout, setup, and grinding work. Sold individually across a wide range of sizes, they let you match parallel to job without buying a full set.Backed by the Suburban Tool name, every Taft-Peirce parallel is Made in USA to close tolerances for flatness, squareness, and size, making them ideal for surface plate inspection and toolroom fixturing. Individual hardened steel parallels in many widths and lengths Ground and matched for flatness and squareness Built for machinists, inspection, and grinding setups Premium Taft-Peirce precision, Made in USA
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Taft-Peirce Planer & Boring Mill Parallels 5 productsThese Taft-Peirce planer and boring mill parallels are heavy-duty precision parallels built to support and level large workpieces on planers, boring mills, and machine tables. Machinists and tool & die makers rely on their ground reference surfaces for accurate setup under demanding loads.Sold through Suburban Tool, each Taft-Peirce parallel is Made in USA and ground for flatness and parallelism, giving the strength and accuracy needed for large-part machining and inspection. Heavy-duty parallels for planers and boring mills Ground for flatness and parallelism Supports and levels large workpieces Premium Taft-Peirce precision, Made in USA
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Taft-Peirce Steel Parallel Tool Crib Sets
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Taft-Peirce Magnetic Transfer Parallels 4 productsTaft-Peirce Magnetic Transfer Parallels are precision parallels with integral magnets that hold securely to a chuck or steel surface while transferring an accurate reference height. Ground flat, square, and parallel, these magnetic parallels help machinists and QC/inspection techs set up work quickly on the surface plate or grinder without slipping.Sold through Suburban Tool, this collection offers matched sizes of magnetic parallels for versatile layout, gaging, and grinding setups. Magnetic parallels ground flat, square, and parallel Integral magnets hold to chucks and steel surfaces For transfer setups, layout, and precision grinding Premium Taft-Peirce quality, Made in USA
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Taft-Peirce Box Parallels 6 productsTaft-Peirce Box Parallels are premium hollow-body parallels precision ground flat, square, and parallel for exacting inspection and setup work. Their box construction resists deflection while keeping weight down, making them a favorite for QC/inspection and tool & die machinists working on the surface plate.Offered through Suburban Tool, this collection includes a matched range of box parallel sizes, so you can build the height and span your gaging or grinding setup requires. Hollow box parallels ground flat, square, and parallel Rigid yet lightweight for surface plate inspection Range of sizes for versatile setup and gaging Premium Taft-Peirce quality, Made in USA
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Value Line Parallel Sets 4 productsValue Line Precision Steel Parallels raise and support work squarely on the surface plate, in the vise, or under the grinder. Ground in matched pairs for accuracy, these hardened steel parallels give machinists a flat, parallel reference for setups, layout, and inspection at an economy price.Supplied by Suburban Tool, this Value Line collection is built for machinists, tool & die makers, and QC/inspection teams who need dependable everyday parallels. Use them alongside box parallels or magnetic parallels to elevate workpieces evenly and keep cuts and measurements true. Value Line economy pricing for daily shop use Hardened, precision-ground steel parallels in matched pairs Support work for milling, grinding, layout, and inspection Ideal for machinists, tool & die, and QC
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Box Parallels 21 productsSuburban Tool box parallels are precision-ground, hollow-body blocks that raise and support workpieces squarely for milling, grinding, layout, and inspection. Their box design keeps them light yet rigid, with multiple accurate faces so machinists can set parts at exact heights and true right angles.Made in the USA, box parallels are essential for tool & die makers, QC inspectors, and grinding shops that need reliable, square support on the surface plate or machine table. Available in a full range of sizes, including ground (-G) versions for the tightest tolerances. Precision-ground box parallels in many sizes Hollow box design — rigid but lightweight Square, accurate faces for setup and inspection Made in USA box parallels by Suburban Tool
