Tartan

I broke my 15 inch square in half a while back. Someone on QB suggested Superglue. It was a clean break so I carefully lined up the 2 pieces wrong side up on my table. When I had them perfect, I ran a long piece of clear tape along the crack, I then flipped the ruler back over and brought the ruler over to the table edge. I carefully used the tape on the back as a hinge and opened up the crack and ran a bead of the superglue along the edge. I quickly slid the whole ruler back up on the table and held it in place for a few minutes making sure all the edges by the break were still perfect(they must be aligned perfectly so the cutter doesn't snag) I put a book on either side of the glue (away from the crack) and left it overnight. My ruler is still going strong and it's been months of regular use.

ragqueen03

dh took the small end that broke and made me an2-1/2 by 12 ruler. but i took it to the local hardware store to see if they could cut it - he was afraid he wouldn't be able to do it without damaging it so he kept and is giving it to the local glass and mirror guy when he comes in in the next day or two. i had them cut it into an 8-1/2 square for squaring blocks and also a 5 1/2 inch for making some large "charms" if he could do it . said i would have it by next monday or tuesday! hardware guy said the glass guy would probably do him a favor and cut it so i am hoping it isn't too $$$$. have i mentioned how much i LOVE living in a small town - no city life for me where no one knows who their neighbor is!

Grace creates

I would not use Gorilla glue because it does expand and that would throw off the measurements. A thin layer of crazy glue would work out better.. I learned the hard way about the gorilla glue expanding and would not use it on a ruler for that reason. Sorry to hear your ruler snapped.

oldbalt99

I've saved two rulers with clear crazy glue and sandwich bags. Follow the instructions like moisten both sides of the ruler, and apply glue. You need some place where no one will bother it as it dries. Place the ruler on a plastic bag, and one bag over it. wait twenty-four hours and peel off the plastic. some will stay on, it fuses at the crack, but while there is the line of the crack, you will have a strong transparent seal.

cheryl222

That's what I have done several times after dropping on hard tile floor. Gorrilla glue will hold it forever. Just don't forget to wet the 2 edges before sticking together as the directions say.

ragqueen03

Got my ruler back today!!!! The owner of the hardware store delivered it to me at work today - how sweet was that! I was able to get and 8-1/2 in square (for my rag quilts!) and then another piece 5 -!/2 square for slightly larger "charms" i am so happy and even better there was no charge for it! Gotta love small towns where people try to help each other out! At least now I can use it where as before i was't able to.