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11-08-2010, 12:53 PM

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craftybear

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replace it

11-08-2010, 02:37 PM

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amma

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Originally Posted by amandasgramma

Set the edge of the ruler on a level table or counter. Squat down and look at the edge -- does it meet the counter top 100%??? even a little curve to it will cause your cuts to be untrue. I kept having problems, and DH did that. I was amazed how much I'd cut out of the ruler!!!!

This has happened to me too.. it is a good habit to check them this way before each project :D:D:D

11-08-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deb watkins

I have an Olfa 6 x 12 that I just adore. One corner is knicked, and I need to replace it. I just can't see with the ones with the yellowl lines.

have you tried the rulers with the lime green lines? i have trouble seeing the yellow ones but the green ones work fine for me.

11-09-2010, 03:53 AM

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deebee

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Recycle...Depending on the width of the ruler, or if you or someone can cut it down for you, you could use it for a bag or purse bottom.

11-09-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by deebee

Recycle...Depending on the width of the ruler, or if you or someone can cut it down for you, you could use it for a bag or purse bottom.

Wish I had thought of this before I tossed my "bad" ones.

The reasons I did toss my bad ones were:

1) I didn't want to grab them again and use them

2) I admit that I was tempted to pass them on - but that would have been tacky to stick an inexperienced person with inaccurate equipment. It's challenging enough to "get things right" when the rulers are still straight.

11-09-2010, 07:43 AM

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Deb watkins

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Quote:

Originally Posted by connie_1936

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb watkins

I have an Olfa 6 x 12 that I just adore. One corner is knicked, and I need to replace it. I just can't see with the ones with the yellowl lines.

have you tried the rulers with the lime green lines? i have trouble seeing the yellow ones but the green ones work fine for me.

Lime green gives me an instant headache. I looked at the Olfa website a bit ago and they have the clear and black ruler. I will place an order.

11-09-2010, 07:45 AM

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Deb watkins

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deebee

Recycle...Depending on the width of the ruler, or if you or someone can cut it down for you, you could use it for a bag or purse bottom.

I could have it cut down to a 5 x 5 square, or 5.5 x 5.5... I had thought of that, but finding someone to cut it precisely may be tricky.

11-09-2010, 08:20 AM

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I am so relieved to see that I'm not the only one who wore out a ruler.

11-09-2010, 08:26 AM

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costumegirl

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I should really test mine and see if I should replace it! I've had it forever!!

11-09-2010, 08:58 AM

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I have a "quilt in a day" that is perfectly fine! it has been going good for 8yrs :D

that said, I have other brands that I have nicked on the first use :(