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Old 08-09-2015, 02:45 AM
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I have both sizes they are great. I cut 6 layers of fabric at once no slipping they are great
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Old 08-09-2015, 03:46 AM
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I use mine on top of the ruler and it does help with slipage. I like mine.
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Old 08-09-2015, 03:59 AM
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I use the lines on my cutting board for the ruler and put the slidelock directly on the fabric. It makes cutting so much better for me. My cutting mat is accurate, so this works very well for me. I would not give it up.
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Old 08-09-2015, 04:02 AM
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I have one...but I think it has a different name. I use it quite often. Keeps everything in place and hands away from blade!
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Old 08-09-2015, 04:16 AM
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While I don't know about this product at all, I can tell you that I bought a small Creative Grid ruler to see how they worked. Since then, I've ditched my other rulers and bought the sizes I use most in the Creative Grid. I'm up to five rulers now and love them. They grip very well. I do check the numbers twice before cutting, though.
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Old 08-09-2015, 04:37 AM
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i have two. love them.
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Old 08-09-2015, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone View Post
I've had one ever since I cut my finger with a rotary cutter. I bought it for safety back when it was only available from an Australian website. Much cheaper then the ER bill and follow up even after insurance. I have both sizes and will not cut with a cutter without it. I put it on top of my ruler, I don't use it as ruler. I don't know why anyone would cut with a rotary cutter and not use a safety device of some kind. My guild has a rule that anyone cutting has to use a cut resistant glove, a ruler grip, or the Slidelock. The guild has all three available to use when cutting . Having to call an ambulance twice because of bad cuts (one member almost sued the guild for no safety device offered, yes it can happen) the guild makes no exceptions about having to use a safety device when cutting in their meetings.
I would think you would lose the gripping ability of the Slidelock if you use it on top of a ruler. Doesn't the ruler slip just as much as using the ruler alone?

Here is a video demonstrating the Slidelock: http://quiltersslidelock.com/

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Old 08-09-2015, 05:14 AM
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Sounds to me like we need a video on how these work and the best way to use them. People are using them differently, and maybe either way is correct? ? ? ?
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Old 08-09-2015, 06:26 AM
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I have one and use it all the time! LOVE it!
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Old 08-09-2015, 06:27 AM
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You don't use it on top of the ruler, you place the slidelock up next to the ruler, then remove the ruler.
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