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Old 03-01-2009, 12:12 PM
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I had a place here in town cut some for me but when I got it home it wasn't cut straight. Now Im afraid to try it again.
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Old 03-04-2009, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Karenmay
I would imagine that a CD marker would work Loretta!

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scratch them with a sharp pointed something from your husband's workshop and rub in something inky. you'll get a very fine line. i did it with permanent old fashioned pen ink and QUICKLY rubbed off the extra with mineral spirits. practice on a scrap for speed.

for that purpose you just need 8 wedges, to line them up against each other.
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Old 03-04-2009, 08:55 AM
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Hi:

Good and smart idea with the economy like it is you are one smart cookie.

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Old 03-05-2009, 12:25 AM
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That is a great deal. How accurate is their cutting?
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Old 03-05-2009, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Izy
We did the same over here in Spain, purely down to unavailability and cost!! DH managed to get all sizes from 15.5" right down to 2.5" square templates out of less than a metre length, The cost was next to nothing in comparrison to the 40 euros that I had to pay for my 24" X 6" ruler :shock: :D I used a CD marker pen Loretta, but it does wear off and you have to redo it as necessary :D

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Hi Izy, when you mark them cover the marked size over with a piece of sellotape :wink:

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Old 03-05-2009, 04:16 AM
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I marked with a sharpie and it seems to be staying on ok. I tested a piece with alcohol and alcohol will take it off if you make a mistake but just rubbing it doesn't take it off.
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Old 03-05-2009, 04:44 AM
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I went to lowes yesterday...I bought a piece for $8 and I have a 12, 10,
6, 4 and a couple of ruler pieces....I still have some left.....so if I need more...I can go back....they gave me some scrap pieces also. I put paper stickers on mine and now will put some small pieces of sandpaper so there is no slipping :D great buy :wink:
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Old 03-05-2009, 05:39 AM
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Fantastic! Mine were completely accurate, they even recut when they weren't accurate the first time. Not a problem at all.

I've also been making diaper bags, big tote bags with an acrylic insert to stabilize the bottom (instead of cardboard, which could get wet and icky). I saw Clothilde had the inserts for $7.95 in today's catalog, Lowe's will cut them also! 3 for about $4. Much better buy, and now a washable and sturdy bottom to the bag.

I love this! I wish I had thought of it earlier.
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Old 03-05-2009, 05:58 AM
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Oh, and just think...with that fabric I sent you, you can make a matching BIGGER bag to go with the tote I made. :) :)
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Originally Posted by purplemem
Fantastic! Mine were completely accurate, they even recut when they weren't accurate the first time. Not a problem at all.

I've also been making diaper bags, big tote bags with an acrylic insert to stabilize the bottom (instead of cardboard, which could get wet and icky). I saw Clothilde had the inserts for $7.95 in today's catalog, Lowe's will cut them also! 3 for about $4. Much better buy, and now a washable and sturdy bottom to the bag.

I love this! I wish I had thought of it earlier.
MJ...thats a great idea about the acrylic insert! Hmmmm...I wonder if my little store here in town has that...
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