Favorite new toy is the Slidelock
 

For the first time I have absolutely perfectly straight lines WOF! There are probably a lot of videos on it but here is the one I used - ok well it wont let me add a link (or I am not smart enough) - anyway you can search Quilters Slidelock :-)

I have been using one for years. I bought it when it was only sold in Australia and called Rule Steady. I bought it to use as a safety tool for my ruler after I had a rotary accident. I don't use a rotary cutter without it. I have the small and large one now. The yellow ones are good if you use it for cutting. I put it on top of my ruler to hold the ruler in place when I cut.

I have gone to Quilter select rulers they hold the fabric in place for really nice straight line. Best rules I have ever had No needed handles to get the right cuts.

I use Quilter's Select rulers too but still use the Slidelock for a safety tool on top of them. One rotary cut accident was all it took for me to never want it to happen again.

I too, am a huge fan of Quilter’s Select rulers. As my old ones need replacing, I purchase the QS size I need.

Ahh, yes! You are using it the correct way...place on top of your ruler. When they first "came out" people would mark with a ruler, then replace the ruler with the Slidelock to cut. A very handy tool!

Now I have switched to the Creative grids rulers because I'm cutting small pieces and so use a 3 1/2 x 12" most often.

Looks interesting. But since it has a ruler made into it, why do you need to place it on top of another ruler to cut? Or is that only if you need a longer or wider ruler than what is attached? Maybe I don't understand how it is used...

As I posted, I use it as a safety tool on top of the ruler not to cut with it. That was how it was first designed to be used. The ruler isn't moving anywhere not even a fraction and there is no way a rotary cutter can reach my fingers. I will not trust me being careful not to get cut again. Once was enough for me. I have the Dragon Skin slide locks too. I use them for safety.

What Onebyone said. One other reason is you won't (or less likely to)
damage the slidelock ruler if you put it over another ruler. I never use
the slidelock by itself...always on top of another ruler. Whatever works
for you I suppose. Cheaper to replace a ruler than the slidelock. IMHO.

Another bonus use for the long Slidelock is it smooths the quilt sandwich perfectly when spray or glue basting. Another poster here posted that and I tried it. Works great! So much better then using my hand.

This is the first I have heard of this. I checked it out and it is now on my wish list. I have a birthday and Christmas coming up. Thanks for the tip.

I have been using the Slidlock for safety for several years. Like onebyone I had a nasty cut with the rotary cutter and I never want that to happen again. I don't understand why anyone would use a rotary cutter without a safety tool or cut resistant glove. it's not a matter of if but when will an accident happen. I have heard so many guild members say they are very careful when cutting so don't need a safety and have seen most of them with stitches when they do get cut. Some say the Slidelock is too expensive but they paid the ER bill and had the trauma to get through plus lost quilting days. I don't ride in a car without a seat belt on so why on earth would I use a dangerous tool without a safety?

I love my Quilter's Select rulers!

When I use a rotary cutter I make sure my fingers are on the ruler, away from the rulers edge.

I love the Quilters Select, but the non-skid can scratch off if you are not careful in storing them

I bought a 24" slide lock several years ago at a quilt show, (before the price got so high), and enjoyed using it.
For about 6 months.
Then, hubby claimed it for himself. He loves using it with one of my 24" rulers that he also claimed, to cut foam board. He's a photographer who uses lots of foam board to mount his photos before framing them.
Truthfully, he uses it more than I ever did.

I have the Slidelock rulers, but what helps me the most if I'm cutting WOF is a 5 lb. hand weight placed near the end of fabric.

I always did that too and still had a bad cutting accident. I couldn't believe I cut myself after thinking I was always so careful. Honestly I don't cut anything with a rotary cutter unless I have a safety either the Slidelock, a handle, or a glove.

The quilters slidelock website says it is not to be placed on top of another ruler
https://www.quiltersslidelock.com/no...ing-ruler-faq/

The US couple that bought the rights to make it available in the US came up with their own spin on it. As I posted the original was called Rule Steady. To steady the ruler.

Love the Slide Lock, cannot imagine going back to slippy, slidey cutting!! Works perfectly every time. Pricey - what price for an ER visit??

Oh no, another gadget I need to investigate :D
But it does sound like a good idea.

If I’m cutting WOF, I position my Quilters Select ruler and start cutting from the middle of the fabric with a rotary cutter. Cut up, then cut down. I use 5# weights to hold the fabric in place that’s waiting to be cut.

I have both sizes and use them constantly. I have not tried using them on top of a ruler, I always just placed it next to the ruler and then removed the ruler and cut along the slide lock. Its a must have tool

Putting on top of the ruler saves time for me.

That looks like a fun toy. I will see if they demonstrate them at the Road to CA show in Jan, as they are pricy.

I have also found that doing a light spray on the back of my rulers with 505 Basting spray, they hold perfectly for about 5 cuts.

This is how it was demonstrated at the show I went to years ago.

https://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Slid...s%2C269&sr=8-1

Back then, it was half the price. I bought both sizes for less than what they are charging for the 24" size now.

I sprayed one of my rulers with basting spray too. I'm not sure yet how much I like the results. It left a sort of hazy residue on the back. But it sure keeps the ruler from sliding around!

Did they change the design? Because this Rule Steady from a google search doesn't look like the slidelock rulers I have. https://sewingbuddies.com.au/rule-steady.html

The original Rule Steady is the same as the Slidelock. Rule Steady brand is now made differently and still based in Australia. I bought mine in I think in 2005 or earlier from Australia.

Look at Prism99s comment #17 here from the year 2015, with links to YouTube videos that show the difference between Slidelock and Rule Steady.

According to this, they are not the same.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...ml#post7327545

With DH's magical record keeping of our money I found the info of mine bought it in 1998 for $65. No markings on ruler at all. Plain wood. Looks just like the Slidelock with the ball grips on the bottom The receipt says ordered from Clothilde manufactured in Australia. It does not look like the Rule Steady that is sold now from Keep Quilting in Australia. I don't think anything is new, just reinvented. LOL