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Bev 08-13-2010 12:09 PM
[quote=BellaBoo]Hello Ida,
I use this on all my rulers and it works great.

http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...lay.asp?i=1883 quote]

I bought some of this stuff at Joann's and put it on a couple of my most problematic rulers. It comes in a role, like waxed paper. And lo and behold! no more trouble with slipping. Now I recommend it to everyone.
The other thing I have used is those little round sandpaper spots. They work well, but I have to use quite a few of them on the longer rulers. 8-)

Bev 08-13-2010 12:11 PM
Originally Posted by quiltmom04
Originally Posted by canmitch1971
I did not read all these posts but would those suction cup handles be any good? I have been thinking of getting some.
i find it only helps to pick up the ruler, not to keep it from slipping.
Ditto!

8-)

quiltyjax 08-20-2010 10:05 AM
My absolute favourite gadget is my Rule Steady, - it makes cutting so much easier. It's an Australian product that I bought here in the UK and I have seen it reviewed in various US magazines.

Slow2Sew 08-20-2010 10:17 AM
Originally Posted by quiltyjax
My absolute favourite gadget is my Rule Steady, - it makes cutting so much easier. It's an Australian product that I bought here in the UK and I have seen it reviewed in various US magazines.
Not familiar with that. Could you post a pic?

Rn8or 07-25-2011 08:15 PM
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
also, and ironically, the harder you press down on the ruler with your "ruler hand", the more likely it is that the ruler will slip.

Wow I never realized this. I wonder if that is why my ruler stays better when I hold it with just my finger tips kind of tented on the ruler, as opposed to flat palmed?
I use http://www.joann.com/images/38/60/6/xprd386065_m.jpg. Same concept I think.

Rn8or 07-25-2011 08:17 PM
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...ID=xprd1130656

M.I.Late 07-25-2011 08:29 PM
Definitely try to only press as hard as you need to to get a successful cut all the way through. Extra weight on that blade will wear it faster.

Rn8or 07-26-2011 08:16 AM
Originally Posted by canmitch1971
I did not read all these posts but would those suction cup handles be any good? I have been thinking of getting some.
I use this and it does help with pressure and adds to safety factor!
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...ID=xprd1130656

EagarBeez 07-26-2011 09:32 AM
I use sand paper dots, which work great

TonnieLoree 07-26-2011 09:54 AM
Originally Posted by SandyMac
I used rubber cement on my ruler.Just brushed it on thin and let it dry. It's always worked :-D For me anyway.
Ya beat me to it! Good thing I read the 6 previous pages of posts. The nice thing about the rubber cement is it dries clear in minutes. Yes, it does collect threads, but it is easily removed by rolling off the cement with your fingers.


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