Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
cutting >

cutting

cutting

Old 04-01-2011, 01:19 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 71
Default

WHENEVER I USE MY ROTARY CUTTER AND RULER TO CUT STRIPS, ETC. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE RULER WILL INVARIABLY MOVE JUST A TAD BIT, BUT JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE MY CUT SLIGHTLY UNEVEN. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?
judyhh is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 01:26 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Baysidegal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 966
Default

Actually, I have the same problem sometimes. I solved it by using one of those suction cup safety handle thingies...you know the ones. They were initially made to help you in and out of the bathtub. Now, the quilt stores sell them at really high prices to stick on to the acrylic rulers to hold them down for steadier cutting. I found mine at Salvation Army for $2.49. Go figure! You can also find them at Harbor freight if you have one close by. I also heard something about using drywall tape on the back of the ruler. Hmmmm, maybe I should check out my DH's workshop.
Baysidegal is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 01:37 PM
  #3  
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Enid, OK
Posts: 8,273
Default

get some sandpaper dots to put on the under side of your rulers..helps a lot!
jaciqltznok is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 01:38 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: netherlands
Posts: 832
Default

I use the suction thing too, bought it at a (sort of ) dollar store for 2,49.
fabric lover is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 02:17 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
clem55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Lexington,Kentucky
Posts: 6,163
Default

I use the suction handle when using the long ruler, but I bought little clear silicon stickons for the smaller rulers. They seem to work real well for me.
clem55 is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 02:19 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
whinnytoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,189
Default

sandpaper dots work best for me,,,, I made my own, bought some 'peel and stick 'sandpaper and punched out a ton!
whinnytoo is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 03:31 PM
  #7  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
Default

If you plan to cut lots of strips, getting a June Tailor Shape Cut mat will help keep your cuts straight. I prefer using that to using a ruler, although sandpaper dots on the bottom of my ruler do help keep it from slipping. Also, when using a ruler, I am careful to keep part of my hand on the mat (part of hand on ruler, part on mat); that also helps prevent slipping.
Prism99 is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 05:30 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
CompulsiveQuilter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 733
Default

Yes, always put part of your hand on the mat instead of all on the ruler. I just learned this myself.
CompulsiveQuilter is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 06:26 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
booklady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 914
Default

I may have to try that suction cup idea!
booklady is offline  
Old 04-01-2011, 06:29 PM
  #10  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Whitewater, WI
Posts: 24,528
Default

I use the sandpaper idea too!
CarrieAnne is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nursie76
Main
183
01-30-2011 05:18 PM
Momsmurf
Main
5
01-18-2011 08:34 PM
Bobby
Main
2
09-22-2010 02:33 PM
sewhappy30
Main
67
08-29-2010 02:17 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter