hheelleenn
There are a couple of yahoo groups, sewitsforsale and quiltersfleamarket where you couple post an ISO for an Alto. I've seen them several times recently and that is where I bought mine. I think I paid $65 (including shipping) used and it was in great shape. I would think it would work well for you. The clips on the one side hold the fabric and the ruler slips over an edge which would hold the ruler. You would probably still need to weigh the end of the ruler down but I think it would make cutting easier for you. Good luck.
Susan