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If you have used the slidelock to prevent ruler slipping, please let me know your opinions as to how successful (or not) they were. I'm looking at them because I have problems with accurate cutting and thought they might be helpful. Thanks.
http://quiltersslidelock.com/slidelock-models/
I've had one ever since I cut my finger with a rotary cutter. I bought it for safety back when it was only available from an Australian website. Much cheaper then the ER bill and follow up even after insurance. I have both sizes and will not cut with a cutter without it. I put it on top of my ruler, I don't use it as ruler. I don't know why anyone would cut with a rotary cutter and not use a safety device of some kind. My guild has a rule that anyone cutting has to use a cut resistant glove, a ruler grip, or the Slidelock. The guild has all three available to use when cutting . Having to call an ambulance twice because of bad cuts (one member almost sued the guild for no safety device offered, yes it can happen) the guild makes no exceptions about having to use a safety device when cutting in their meetings.
Last edited by Onebyone; 08-08-2015 at 10:18 AM.
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While I don't know about this product at all, I can tell you that I bought a small Creative Grid ruler to see how they worked. Since then, I've ditched my other rulers and bought the sizes I use most in the Creative Grid. I'm up to five rulers now and love them. They grip very well. I do check the numbers twice before cutting, though.
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I tried it out and started cutting with my ruler the way you cut with one of these rulers whihc to me is backwards. The one thing I disliked was no lines to use to line up to cut. Do you have a friend who has one and ask to try it out? Test driving stuff is a great way to find if it fits your needs.
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I think they should have lines on too so I took a marker and made my own. Works great now.
I love mine. Use it on top of my June Taylor mat to cut strips. It is the best thing I have found for keeping that mat from slipping. I agree it's not great on its own. Like the tip about using it on top of a ruler; will try that.
Oh, that's a good idea Prism99! Just wish you'd posted it one day sooner as I cut several thousand 1 1/2" strips yesterday with my June Taylor - and there was my Slidelock sitting right there! Oh, well, 100 black strips still to cut today!
Originally Posted by Prism99
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What are cutting all those strips for?
Making a large bargello by Derek Lockwood called "Disco"! Machine all cleaned frome previous huge job, strips cut and now ready to start sewing!
Love his designs!
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
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I guess I don't understand how you would use this on top of the June Taylor Shape Cut with the multiple strips. You lay it on the mat at a slit and keep moving it over to the next slit you want to use? How does this help?
Also I had never heard of this cutting helper so I just watched the video and yes it does look great for when you just have a few cuts. Did I hear her right that you can't do several layers with it?
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