Originally Posted by
Monale
For a DSM, do I still need a ruler base?
Sorry, didn't realize you were working on a domestic. Usually domestic machines have base that fits around the free arm or they are in a recessed dedicated table. As long as you have a large flat surface to lay the ruler you should be good. On a budget, go to any window/glass place or home building place (like a Home Depot) they will cut 1/4" plexiglass to size for you. I would start with a smaller sized straight edge. Probably no larger than 2 1/2" x 6"