Thread: Slidelock ya or na?

I absolutely love mine! The far end of my 24 inch ruler always slipped when I got that far-now I use my ruler to measure what I want, put the slidelock against it and move the ruler out of the way and get my nice straight cuts. I have both sizes.

I just visited a friend who said she never uses hers, a waste of money in her opinion. I think you will find folks on both sides of the argument on this one. The best thing would be if you could find a quilt store or friend who has one you could try out and decide for yourself. Sometimes they're being demo-ed at big quilt shows, and you could try one out there.

Love mine! It is so much safer for me to use, not to mention more accurate long cuts. I use mine on top of my June Tailor Shape Cut mat to keep the mat from slipping. It does require some adjustment as you do not use it in exactly the same way as a regular ruler. My bet is that the quilter who does not use hers was unable or unwilling to change how she uses her rulers. I made myself adjust because I can see the safety benefit for myself, especially as I grow older. The YouTube video does a good job of demonstrating how to use the ruler. It really does not slip at all once you press down on it. You do need the correct height cutting table to use it properly.

Edit: this ruler is not used to measure. It is used for cutting. I think that throws some people off.

Originally Posted by Prism99

Love mine! It is so much safer for me to use, not to mention more accurate long cuts. I use mine on top of my June Tailor Shape Cut mat to keep the mat from slipping. It does require some adjustment as you do not use it in exactly the same way as a regular ruler. My bet is that the quilter who does not use hers was unable or unwilling to change how she uses her rulers. I made myself adjust because I can see the safety benefit for myself, especially as I grow older. The YouTube video does a good job of demonstrating how to use the ruler. It really does not slip at all once you press down on it. You do need the correct height cutting table to use it properly.

Edit: this ruler is not used to measure. It is used for cutting. I think that throws some people off.

Wow I couldn't have stated this one bit better, I totally agree with Prism99! I have both sizes and have l too have "learned "to use both of the side locks as Prism stated, the safety alone is monumental to me! When people post about their run-ins with the rotary blade and subsequent trips to emergency rooms, I shudder! I have a healthy 'fear' of the rotary cutter.

love it love it love it. Got both sizes

I use mine but they are to be placed ON TOP OF YOUR RULER to hold it in place, not in place of the ruler. I like it much better than the suction cup handles I tried before.

Yes!! What a difference that makes!

Originally Posted by Michellesews

I use mine but they are to be placed ON TOP OF YOUR RULER to hold it in place, not in place of the ruler. I like it much better than the suction cup handles I tried before.

Originally Posted by Michellesews

I use mine but they are to be placed ON TOP OF YOUR RULER to hold it in place, not in place of the ruler. I like it much better than the suction cup handles I tried before.

Actually no, they aren't meant to be used that way. A lot of people use it that way, and if it works for them, that's great, but according to the Quilter's Slidelock website they are meant to butt up against a ruler.