Some weeks ago one of our members told us about using a grip tape used for shower floors, bath tubs etc for our rulers. I did order some and am thrilled.
I first tried putting it across my ruler (see picture) and it worked, BUT then I decided to try putting it the length of the ruler and lining up with the 3/8th marking!
What a wonderful discovery! Its close to where you'll be cutting so your fingers press down almost right on top of it. It does not interfere with any ruler markings, does not go (sort of) bumpity bump over the horizontal strips (the strips are not as fine as scotch tape).
This is the tape: ( sorry the link is so long!)
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Safety-Wal...8K5QQMG0ZE781R
I ordered 5' at 2" width and applied just 1/4" to my ruler.
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