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    Old 06-19-2017, 10:59 PM
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    I use transparent skateboard grip tape, about $6 for a 9" x 33" , cut strips to fit my rulers. Works great!
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    Old 06-20-2017, 04:01 AM
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    I use this too...it's quite coarse but I have never had a problem with it...
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    Old 06-20-2017, 04:42 AM
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    Definitely going to try this. Thanks for posting.
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    Old 06-20-2017, 05:11 AM
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    I found 2" clear on ebay for $6.20 for 12". They also have different lengths (1, 2 5, and 10 feet). I think 10' was $19.99. shipping is free. No affiliation to them I just found it searching.

    Here's the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-Safety-Wa...ru0ksbePdiWWFg
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    Old 06-20-2017, 05:43 AM
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    Thanks everyone for this great information! I think it would be great for my Sew Steady ruler work rulers!
    I ordered from Amazon Prime
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKRJAY...ing=UTF8&psc=1
    1"x2' for $11.33. I'll be sharing some with friends.
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    Old 06-20-2017, 06:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by janjanq
    Definitely going to try this. Thanks for posting.
    You are very welcome!
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    Old 06-20-2017, 06:46 AM
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    Margaret thanks for the ebay link. I just bought 1 ft. at 2" wide I'm sure it will be plenty for me.
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    Old 06-20-2017, 07:00 AM
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    I have had great success using clear skateboard grip tape. It sells for less than $10 on Amazon for a sheet or a roll of it. It is designed to keep skateboarders from slipping.
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    Old 06-20-2017, 11:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by DJ
    Thanks everyone for this great information! I think it would be great for my Sew Steady ruler work rulers!
    I ordered from Amazon Prime
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKRJAY...ing=UTF8&psc=1
    1"x2' for $11.33. I'll be sharing some with friends.
    Thank you for the link - I just ordered some.
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    Old 06-21-2017, 07:49 AM
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    Lightbulb Clear staircase non slip tape-----

    -I bought some of that tape at Dixieline lumber in San diego.
    the other place to look for it is at a high end wood or cabinet shop
    It works great

    thanks for sharing






    I went to a quilt show a couple of days ago, and a vendor was selling a 1" x13" piece of a non slip tape for $3.49, and I bought it. I figured I could probably buy it cheaper at Lowe's, but I might forget the name of it, so I just bought it. I am glad I did, because it looks like Lowe's doesn't have it. This stuff works GREAT, better than the clear film sold for the backs or rulers, better than sandpaper. It's called 3M Safety-Walk clear tape. You can cut the 1" width into three thin strips and stick it to the underside of your ruler an eighth of an inch or so from the cutting edge. You can also place small pieces in the corners of rulers. This stuff is made for inside bathtubs, boats, and on stair treads, so it really works. It comes in colors, but for your rulers you want the clear tape. Cut it with your worst scissors, because after you are done whatever ones you use will BE your worst scissors. I looked online and a 1" x 60' roll of it costs anywhere from $27.75 (Amazon) to $30.53 (Walmart) and up, so you might want to get together with a couple of quilter friends and share a roll. I think this 13 inch piece will do most of my rulers if I put small pieces in the corners instead of long strips along the edges, so I'm still glad I bought it from the vendor. Kept me from spending $30 on a whole roll, anyway. Try it, you'll love it![/QUOTE]
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