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Old 04-09-2010, 09:13 AM
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Used to have a major problem when rotary cutting in my kitchen under the florescent lights. The glare coming off the rulers had me moving my head all around so I could see the measurement marks. Must have looked funny! It became such a nuisance that I got a can of Minwax Polyurethane Clear Satin spray and gave each ruler 2 thin coats. The difference is remarkable as you can see. I know Olfa now makes a frosted ruler but the frosting is on the bottom for gripping fabric and doesn't solve the glare.

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Old 04-09-2010, 09:15 AM
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Great idea!
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Old 04-09-2010, 09:18 AM
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Well, aren't you clever?
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Old 04-09-2010, 09:24 AM
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Thats a good idea!
I cut and sew on my "kitchen" table that is in my "dining" room really just one long room half kitchen half eating area, anyways there is a light in both areas, I normally turn the light out over head in the dining room and use the kitchen ligh it doesn't glare but I do get weird looks from my husband when I turn one light out and the other on in an area I am not working!
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Old 04-09-2010, 09:27 AM
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Pretty ingenious!!!! They said the mother of invention was always necessity! :D

Now go patent the idea (I am really being serious) and figure out what your going to do with your new found wealth!

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Old 04-09-2010, 09:50 AM
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awesome, thanks for the tip
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Old 04-09-2010, 10:00 AM
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Well, I just put that on my shopping list. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 04-09-2010, 10:02 AM
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Wow, what a difference.
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Great idea. What other tips do you have? :) :)
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Old 04-09-2010, 06:07 PM
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Wow, what a difference. I need to try that.
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