Fons and Porter Wedge Ruler question
 

Hi,

I was looking at wedge rulers and saw the Fons and Porter one. Unfortunately, I can't get information about the angle of the wedge. Somewhere it stated that the ruler was 2 inches at the bottom and 4 inches at the top. The angle would be 9.53 degrees which definitely wouldn't form a circle easily.

So does anyone know the angle on that ruler? Have you ever used it to form a circle?

Does the F&P wedge have a purpose, other than maybe to make "wedge quilts" (which aren't my thing) or maybe wonky blocks (which could be done with any ruler).

Thanks.

I would go to their website and send them this question. Hopefully, you will get the answer you seek. I have learn that there is a difference in the angles of rulers.

I'm trying to find out today since JoAnn's has a really good sale price and no shipping minimum ;-). I'll ask, tho. However, if anyone here knows, that would be helpful too ;-). It's not that I don't trust their customer service....but I trust people here more.

I just thought about calling. The person would probably read me the stats from their web site, which say nothing about the angle. They also says nothing about using the ruler for circles, so I suspect it's not intended for that.

But I figured I'd ask and be sure.

What have they used it for? Check their patterns and see if any create a circle using that ruler. I would call and ask someone who has some knowledge of the product.

Please find out before you buy. Jo Anns will have another sale soon. however if the size is odd, is it worth the price and your time. Go to a store and look at other rulers so you can compare. Good Luck.

The quilts they've done are modified rail fences. Others they've done are behind a pay wall.

I called the customer service line. They could not answer my question. They gave me an email for the magazine and pattern area ([email protected]). I sent an email. I suspect it will be awhile before I hear, too late for my free shipping no minimum deal. Joann's is 20 minutes away. I would be better off buying the ruler and taking my chances than going all the way in to see. Oh well. Thanks all for your help.

Is this the wedge template or is it actually a ruler? http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/pro...-and-templates

It's a ruler/template! It is acrylic and used for strip cutting. I went ahead and bought the 8 inch EZ dresden, which is definitely for circles! :-). If I need longer wedges, I'll work it out. For less than 18 degree wedges, I might try free-forming it. People have gotten some fun results doing irregular wedge circles. If Fons and Porter ever get back with me, and I find out that their wedge is 10 degrees, maybe I'll go get it someday at Joann's. Thanks all, for your help.

if you have a 10 degree wedge you'd need 36 to make the circle and with a 9 degree you'd need 40--I have a 10 degree (not F & P) that I use for table toppers, Christmas tree skirts, play mats, etc. as it's a long one.