How to keep ruler from sliding while cutting?
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How to keep ruler from sliding while cutting?
I know this seems like a stupid question, but I have the hardest time cutting a straight line with my ruler unless I hold it down really well. I cut on my floor for the most part, so what I end up doing is putting a knee on one end of the ruler and my hand on the other end and then cutting with my other hand. It works fine, and I get straight cutting w/o the ruler moving on me, but I think I would prefer to cut on my table, however, every time I do cut on the table I have problems with my ruler moving on me.
I would love help with figuring out how to fix this issue!
I would love help with figuring out how to fix this issue!
#3
I like the Invisi-grip and use it on all of my rulers. I tried the sandpaper dots, but I don't care for them.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/
Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/
Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving.
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I like the Invisi-grip and use it on all of my rulers. I tried the sandpaper dots, but I don't care for them.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/
Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/
Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving.
One question, do you put the invisigrip on the whole ruler, or just in a few places?
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Ooh, I DO have rubber cement in the house! I will try that first and see how it works. I love solutions that don't make me buy something new.
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I like the Invisi-grip and use it on all of my rulers. I tried the sandpaper dots, but I don't care for them.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/
Invisigrip is great!! I tried other things, and this works great. I have put it on all my rulers.
Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving.
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-invisi...x36-/prd17402/
Invisigrip is great!! I tried other things, and this works great. I have put it on all my rulers.
Also, when you are cutting, do not put all of your fingers on the ruler. Keep the last 2 on the table and the rest on the ruler. It really does help keep it from moving.
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