Loews plexiglass for templates - thanks
A Board member awhile back told us that some of the Loews would cut plexiglass into the size templates we wanted. I can't recall who it was - but, a big thank you to her from me.
My son was going to one in Upstate NY and I asked him to get me two 8 1/2" squares, which he did. He had to purchase a large piece of plexiglass for $24. The squares' edges were very rough and required alot of sandpapering. Several weeks later I went back with the remaining piece and had 7", 7 1/2" and 9 1/2" squares cut. This time the edges were smooth. Art, the Loews' employee, said to be sure to have each side cut in both directions to get the smooth edges. |
Thanks for the info!
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Oh, that is good to know. We learn the best things on here. Everyone is so willing to give us good tips. Thanks
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Double check to make sure that it is exactly the size you think it is!
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I did; they are.
Art was fastidious
Originally Posted by bearisgray
(Post 5265081)
Double check to make sure that it is exactly the size you think it is!
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Originally Posted by gollytwo
(Post 5265249)
I did; they are.
Art was fastidious Good - some people are more careful - and caring - than others. |
My husband has made several of these rulers and templates for me, also. I love them. I have a question, though. Someone on the board suggested putting Visigrid on the rulers to make measuring easier. I did purchase the Visigrid but how do you attach this grid to the ruler?? Thanks for the information. :)
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Originally Posted by DixieDoodle
(Post 5265383)
My husband has made several of these rulers and templates for me, also. I love them. I have a question, though. Someone on the board suggested putting Visigrid on the rulers to make measuring easier. I did purchase the Visigrid but how do you attach this grid to the ruler?? Thanks for the information. :)
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Thank you, Sunnye, I will give this a try. :)
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I had templates made in the sizes I frequently use - then I drew diagonal lines on them -
These work great for squaring up HST units. Don't have to 'think' when using these - except for making sure one is using the correct size. |
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