Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Links and Resources
  • Greatest Ruler Storage Solution I've found - - >
  • Greatest Ruler Storage Solution I've found - -

  • Greatest Ruler Storage Solution I've found - -

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 03-24-2014, 06:26 AM
      #1  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Deep South
    Posts: 105
    Default Greatest Ruler Storage Solution I've found - -

    http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Thr...d+file+storage

    The sides are solid, so the rulers can't fall out. It's inexpensive and doesn't have a large footprint. My rulers are tamed..........finally!
    skeetersmom is offline  
    Old 03-24-2014, 06:35 AM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2012
    Posts: 4,783
    Default

    Cool! I use something similar, but the sides on mine are open.
    JustAbitCrazy is offline  
    Old 03-24-2014, 06:39 AM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 17,736
    Default

    Here's how I tamed mine ... a brass newspaper holder for the fireplace!!
    Similar in concept to yours, heavier, thus more stable ... and low cost at the thrift store.
    The pails are a three step garbage system for the cutting table.
    Pail for real garbage ... blue garbage can for recyclable paper garbage ... milk can inside of it holds fabric crumbs.
    The wooden tray keeps other odds and ends under control. Just three things to remover from the cutting table, when I clear the deck to sandwich a quilt.
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]468700[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails qroom-9-.jpg  

    Last edited by QuiltE; 03-24-2014 at 06:42 AM.
    QuiltE is offline  
    Old 03-24-2014, 08:40 AM
      #4  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Southern USA
    Posts: 16,113
    Default

    Good idea if you have the surface space. I have mine hung on a peg board. I can see all my rulers at a glance. Five or six will hang on one hook.
    Onebyone is offline  
    Old 03-24-2014, 10:25 AM
      #5  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 11,276
    Default

    Originally Posted by skeetersmom
    http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Thr...d+file+storage

    The sides are solid, so the rulers can't fall out. It's inexpensive and doesn't have a large footprint. My rulers are tamed..........finally!
    I tried one of these, but it kept tipping over, even when I had it against the wall. Probably great for shorter rulers & guides.
    PaperPrincess is offline  
    Old 03-24-2014, 11:54 AM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2009
    Location: Duncan, SC, 29334 USA
    Posts: 4,580
    Default

    ***
    *** I have one similar to that one,
    *** only it is carboard.

    *** I hang it on my pegboard & it works well.
    ***
    jbj137 is offline  
    Old 03-24-2014, 05:53 PM
      #7  
    Member
     
    Micha's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: Pacific NW
    Posts: 99
    Default

    Originally Posted by QuiltE
    Here's how I tamed mine ... a brass newspaper holder for the fireplace!!
    Similar in concept to yours, heavier, thus more stable ... and low cost at the thrift store.
    The pails are a three step garbage system for the cutting table.
    Pail for real garbage ... blue garbage can for recyclable paper garbage ... milk can inside of it holds fabric crumbs.
    The wooden tray keeps other odds and ends under control. Just three things to remover from the cutting table, when I clear the deck to sandwich a quilt.
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]468700[/ATTACH]
    Love this idea!
    Micha is offline  
    Old 03-25-2014, 03:41 AM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Lebanon Missouri
    Posts: 2,668
    Default

    I use a wrought iron CD rack. My short rulers slide in like CDs and I used plexiglass pieces from the paint store for the wider rulers and my yardsticks stand inside. I have it standing in the corner of one table and attached to the wall.
    Stitchit123 is offline  
    Old 03-25-2014, 04:58 AM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    Weenween's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Campton,Kentucky
    Posts: 1,397
    Default

    Thanks for the info on ruler storage by rubbermaid i just love it.
    Weenween is offline  
    Old 03-25-2014, 08:10 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    gardnergal970's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2011
    Location: Covington, Indiana
    Posts: 1,659
    Default

    QuiltE...still playing with buckets from your former life? It looks like it's working for you. My table top is limited in space so I have a plastic bag hanging on a nearby door knob for fabric scraps, regular waste basket and my rulers are just under my table on the 3 wide drawer plastic units that are so readily available.
    gardnergal970 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    emsgranny
    Main
    12
    05-23-2012 06:35 AM
    pollyjvan9
    Main
    10
    04-16-2011 06:41 PM
    MzMcKee
    Pictures
    122
    02-05-2011 12:20 PM
    just_the_scraps_m'am
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    16
    04-09-2010 12:53 PM
    Nina
    Main
    9
    04-17-2008 05:23 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is Off
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter