Slippery rulers!- Is there anything that will help?

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03-14-2011, 05:26 AM

#81

hheelleenn

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Originally Posted by ConnieF

HI Bela Boo
I love the Alto quilt cut .

They are wonderful. Never need all the rulers with that. I have way more rullers in cost than the cost of the Alto.

If I'd had it a long time ago I'd not had all the rulers but I do use when not at home (the Rulers)

It is a great system, and Carol has a wonderful vidio to explain all the cutting on it.

http://www.quiltcut.com/products_quiltcut2.html

I am disabled with the use of 1 hand/arm. I have this same problem with the ruler moving. I have been trying to find a used altos quiltcut for about 6 months. Even a used one asking price is 150 plus the cost of shipping. I can't afford that. I use sand paper dots, and the film. Okay but still slips. I also use an old iron (with the cord cut off) to weigh down ruler.

03-14-2011, 05:26 AM

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hheelleenn

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Originally Posted by ConnieF

03-14-2011, 05:28 AM

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hheelleenn

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Originally Posted by Grace McClendon

If the ruler still slip with sandpaper your cutting table is the wrong height for your body.

But I am in a wheelchair!

03-14-2011, 05:31 AM

#84

daisylil

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I use june tailor thingys ,,,,,i never slip now ,worth their weight in gold to me

03-14-2011, 08:38 AM

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seweasy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hheelleenn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grace McClendon

If the ruler still slip with sandpaper your cutting table is the wrong height for your body.

But I am in a wheelchair!

Hi! I know its not very sturdy as cutting tables are but have you tried a tv table. You might have trouble where the legs are and your wheelchair. Have seen some that don't have the criss-cross leg so that the tray can be bought up to the person sitting in chair, almost looks like a hospital bedtable. That's another idea, sometimes you can find the bedtables at thrift stores. It would be alot sturdier than a tv tray!
Hope these ideas have helped and not something you've already tried. Chris

03-14-2011, 10:31 AM

#86

purplefiend

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Originally Posted by BKrenning

Sandpaper dots. You can buy them prepackaged or make your own.

ditto what Beverly said. I've tried the plastic sheet and it helps for a while, but the sand paper dots are better.
Sharon W. in Texas

03-14-2011, 01:14 PM

#87

HuskerQuilter

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Last week on Fons and Porter TV show, they had someone that used a piece of Glad Press & Seal..cut just smaller than the ruler, and placed on the bottom of the ruler. Haven't tried it, but it might help!!

03-14-2011, 02:33 PM

#88

ewecansew

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Some of the people in my guild have used clear nail polish sprinkled with salt (before the nail polish dries) and have reported some success. I use the sandpaper dots and use them on templates, corner trimmers, etc.

03-14-2011, 03:29 PM

#89

jeannedog

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I read that clear nail polish and kosher salt. Haven't tried it yet.
Jeanne

03-15-2011, 11:59 AM

#90

misseva

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I tried press & seal - didn't work very well but I broke my left wrist last summer and still can't put much pressure on it still. i'm seriously considering buying a cutting system. my ruler always slips and i've done everything everyone has suggested.