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Old 11-16-2010, 01:21 PM
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CorgiNole
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Also, try to position your hand on the ruler so that your pinky is just outside
the ruler. That keeps the ruler in place.
Good point - I've also seen the recommendation to use the narrowest ruler you can - so if you are measuring 2 inch strips, use a 2 -4 inch ruler, not a 12 inch ruler. The pinkie off the ruler does work - seems to stabilize it, so there isn't as much slippage.

Cheers, K
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