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    Old 01-11-2012, 06:54 AM
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    I have tried using several different things to keep my rulers in a safe, organized place…to no avail. It seems like the one I need is always the one that is AWOL so I decided to do something about it. I was inspired by one I saw posted on this board a week or so ago so I headed to Lowe’s for some supplies…total purchase: about $8. I had some spray paint on hand and a piece of very thin plywood. With supplies in hand, I invaded my DH’s workshop. I only needed a saw (almost any kind will do) and some clamps. This is what I came up with.
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    Old 01-11-2012, 06:58 AM
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    Well, good for you, I love the color, and looks like you did a nice job, it is tough to wrangle those rulers, esp when you have a lot of them!
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    Old 01-11-2012, 07:25 AM
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    Cool idea! Love it!
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    Old 01-11-2012, 07:52 AM
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    Aren't you clever? What a great ruler corral - and very attractive too!
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    Old 01-11-2012, 07:54 AM
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    Great idea and wonderful job.
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    Old 01-11-2012, 07:54 AM
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    Very good idea, thanks for sharing
    Have a Blessed day
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    Old 01-11-2012, 08:00 AM
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    Smart woman there!
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    Old 01-11-2012, 08:07 AM
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    Excellent job! Wonderfully creative and so very handy.
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    Old 01-12-2012, 07:33 AM
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    This looks great. My biggest problem with ruler storage is where to put something. It takes up a pretty large piece of flat or table top "real estate."
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    Old 01-12-2012, 04:32 PM
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    Yes! That's perfect. You are so clever. Good job!
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