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