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Old 08-28-2010, 08:50 AM
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Jan in VA
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Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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Originally Posted by Aully
I am having troubles cutting, I could really use some advise please. I can't ever cut straight.

My table is waist height, my ruller and mat alwasy move, I can't keep it still.

Does anyone use anything to keep there mat and ruller from moving? Or any sugestions?

Thanks!
John Flynn used to make and sell a "ruler/straight edge" called The Cutting Edge which helped solve the problem of a ruler moving against the cutting blade.
It was a full length/24" long, 6" wide straight edge - no markings.
You measure from the right, butt the "edge" up against the ruler, and cut along the non-moveable "edge".

I can't find it now on his web site but have sent an email asking if it's still available; will let this thread know if I get a response. It was a very helpful tool for my beginner classes. And it's great for older hands with less strength to hold that ruler down.
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