Best invention yet
#21
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,426
You don't cut with the lines on the mat at all. All you do is position your old ruler as you are used to doing, then abut the Slidelock against it, remove the ruler and make your cut against the Slidelock.
#23
I've mentioned the Quilters Slide-lock ruler on the Board several times and said it is the best investment ever. If you have carpal tunnel or arthritis, it is a must-have because you don't have to put so much pressure on your wrists and hands to use it. I do as the video suggests - place my ruler at the edge to cut, then put my slide-lock in place and cut. Sometimes I use my Martelli cutting mat for a guide, but I prefer using a ruler and the slide-lock. It is definitely worth the money. I bought mine at a quilt show where their company was a vendor. I plan to get the 14" size next.
#26
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Auburn, Wa
Posts: 177
I've had the big one for a year now and use it constantly but after watching the video, now i'll use it the way it was designed. Slide your ruler to the right width then put this next to it. Daa, I don't know why I didn't think of that! I'm sure they will be at the Puyallup Sew Expo the end of Feb.
#29
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 110
I see Nancy's Notions has them. Guess I better order one! I always wondered how people could cut themselves with a rotary cutter and then I did it to myself a week ago. It was an expensive cut!! I met my deductible for my insurance with that cut!!
#30
LOVE my Slidelock! Actually, I have two, but normally use the 14". Both have the "lighted edge" which isn't really lighted, but a tint that reflects light. When I cut yardage, I fold in half twice - once selvedge to selvedge, then again - so 4 layers thick. Cuts without a problem. I have also cut 8 layers... Not sure I'd recommend that, but I've done it. Keep in mind, you have to have a good blade in your cutter. The Slidelock prevents any slippage at all.
They ship fast (Priority) and reasonably from the website. Perhaps they have show specials, one could always contact them by email and ask for the show special price if you cannot make it to one of the shows.
http://quiltersslidelock.com/
Please remember the 'lighted' is the reflective tint of the acrylic material there is no light per say. I find that with my 'older' eyes the lighted slide lock takes the shadows away, even though I have great lighting over my cutting table, with positional lights the shadows were troublesome to me. With the slide lock it 'lighted' it has eliminated those shadows.
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