Sandpaper?
12-22-2009, 07:06 AM
#21
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I have used the sandpaper dots you buy for the ruler. I've not had any problems with wobble. But, I then to place things evenly along the ruler. To me they interfere with seeing the lines. I prefer the plastic that is called "Invisi- grip". It works by static cling. It helps a good bit. I still use a suction cup handle that I bought at the quilt shop.
I'll have to make a trip to Walmart for the bath aid. I find the handle on the one from the quilt shop tends to come off the suction cups and it's not very ergonomic. I have trouble with both my hands from arthritis and from surgery to remove some tumors. The larger handle of the bath gripper would work a lot better. I have one of those in the bath.
I'll have to make a trip to Walmart for the bath aid. I find the handle on the one from the quilt shop tends to come off the suction cups and it's not very ergonomic. I have trouble with both my hands from arthritis and from surgery to remove some tumors. The larger handle of the bath gripper would work a lot better. I have one of those in the bath.
12-22-2009, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ponyriver
The name of the clear plastic film is 'InvisiGRIP' by Omnigrid. Here's an easy way to cut it. Using the ruler that you want to attach the film to: place the film (which is covered with a white stiff paper) with the film down and the paper up. Now, place the 1/4" marks on your ruler both horizontally and vertically along a 90 degree edge. (you can also achieve this by cutting exactly around the ruler and then removing 1/4" from just one side and one end of the cut piece.) Keep the cut piece with the film down & the paper up, carefully remove the paper. Lastly, carefully place the ruler on the plastic, centering 1/8" on all sides.
(note: the side of the film that was next to the paper is the side that sticks to the ruler) Hope this is helpful.
(note: the side of the film that was next to the paper is the side that sticks to the ruler) Hope this is helpful.
12-22-2009, 08:33 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by crashnquilt
Also, go to the disability aids at Walmart and get the shower handle. It is a large handle with suction cups on both ends. This will help you hold the ruler in place as well.
You can get the handle that is for quilters, but the shower aid works much better and it is much cheaper!
You can get the handle that is for quilters, but the shower aid works much better and it is much cheaper!
12-22-2009, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxineB
I'm having trouble with my piece cutting. I want to try putting the sandpaper on the bottom of my ruler. I need details on how to do this. What grit sandpaper do you use? How do you attach to the ruler? Please, any advice is welcome!
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12-22-2009, 09:17 AM
#25
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Okay, this is a good reminder. I had heard about the shower grip, but had not followed up. I will also try the film. I like the sand paper dots, but I notice I have to be careful when I line everything up using a long ruler. Probably more dots would take care of the situation as well. :D
12-22-2009, 10:16 AM
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Thanks for the tip about the shower handle!! I've wanted one of the suction handles for rulers, but thought they were overpriced. Now I can get one!! Thanks!! Oh, and I use the little sandpaper dots, and they work great. I never have a problem with my rulers slipping.
12-23-2009, 02:03 AM
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I found one of those shower grippers at a yard sale for 50 cents. I was so excited because I knew what I was going to use it for but the girls I was with,non quilter, though I was nuts. hey i am all for saving money. I had seen thse at the quilt shop so I know how pricy they are. I love my bargin.
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