Quilting Ruler broken...any ideas???
07-01-2013, 03:33 PM
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Same here...DH super glued it & I still use it. He got me a new one for Christmas though...said I shouldn't have to use a broken/glued ruler. His favorite saying: "Always use the right tool for the job." He's so cute. 
Originally Posted by pocoellie
I stepped on one of mind a few years ago and used some Super Glue, it's still being used.
07-01-2013, 05:59 PM
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glue the ruler itself with super glue---go to the hardware store and buy some "thin" plexi (like the stuff that comes in a cheap poster frame) and glue that to front side....in from the sides and ends.....not disturbing measurements---sort of a reinforcement (double decker)
07-01-2013, 06:37 PM
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I broke the 6" x 22" ruler coming home from Stitch Camp 2 yrs ago, I wrapped it with clear package tape & it is still going strong. Decided to keep that one with my Stitch Camp supplies (we have one almost every month) because the chance of getting broken is high getting things in & out of the car.
07-02-2013, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Broken 15 inch square...I fitted the 2 pieces together perfectly with the wrong side up. I used a long piece of clear tape to connect the 2 pieces. I brought the square with it's new hinge to my table. I laid it right side up (I used the table edge to hinge open the crack))and ran a bead of Super Glue down the crack. I immediately put the whole ruler back up on the table and held it tight together ( making sure the cutting edges were perfect) for a few minutes. I weighted it and let it dry overnight. My 15 inch square is still going strong more than a year later.
07-02-2013, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
I did that with a 12" square ruler, as long as you glue it accurately it works fine.
07-02-2013, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by justnananettie
I am looking for any help you can offer. I have a plastic ruler 22 X 6 that is in two pieces.
Is there anyway I can glue this and keep using? If so what kind of glue should I use. I like this
ruler, waited several weeks for it to arrive in the mail, and when I unwrapped it,,,,,there it was in two pieces!! The woman I bought it from just said keep it, and refunded my money....I want to use the ruler!!
Is there anyway I can glue this and keep using? If so what kind of glue should I use. I like this
ruler, waited several weeks for it to arrive in the mail, and when I unwrapped it,,,,,there it was in two pieces!! The woman I bought it from just said keep it, and refunded my money....I want to use the ruler!!
07-02-2013, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
I have heard packaging tape works well, but haven't tried it
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