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    Old 02-05-2013, 10:07 PM
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    About 10 years ago I went to JoAnn's and bought their lightest weight clear plastic and cut it to fit the back of all my rulers. I have only had to replace the plastic on one ruler in that time. I also cut strips of this plastic and wrap it around my thread spools to keep things tidy.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 02:13 AM
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    My cutting table is at a good, comfortable height where i can get a good reach and good angle. I also cut TOWARDS me - starting at the farthest point and pulling the rotary cutter towards me instead of pushing it away from me. For me, I can control much better. I know most of you will say "It's not safe" I don't have problems w/ my ruler moving and i've never lost control of my cutter.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 06:18 AM
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    What a great idea! Am going to try that one. I bought two sided tape and some really course sandpaper and made my own sandpaper dots, going to get out the spray glue and experiment!

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    I recently read about using spray basting, a very light cost on the ruler. I tried it and love it. When it gets too dirty or stops holding, I simply use "goo-gone"to clean it and start again.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 06:44 AM
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    I use Quilters Slide Lock. It holds the ruler in place and I know I won't have a nasty cutting accident. I the small and large size. I won't cut without them. I have the Alto Quilt Cut and it holds the fabric but it's limiting for bigger cuts.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 08:51 AM
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    The invisi -grips work really well.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 08:58 AM
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    I use invisi-grip on all rulers, but did purchase the longer one with the edge and I love it.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 10:15 AM
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    Love, love, love my quilters slidelock!
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    Old 02-06-2013, 10:41 AM
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    I have sandpaper on mine but still have an occasional slip. I will try the rubber cement idea.
    If I cut on the floor I wouldn't be able to get up.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 10:42 AM
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    I use a quilters slide lock I bought online. It is my favorite quilting tool. Its wonderful.
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    Old 02-06-2013, 11:47 AM
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    Invisi grip is fairly good but i finally started replacing my old rulers with Omni Grip ones.
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