"They" say to always use the same ruler when making a project -
#1
Power Poster
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,581
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Due to the differences in how thick the lines are on some rulers and ruler placements when cutting -
I was wondering if anyone actually measured their piece sizes when using different rulers? (I am talking about measuring to at least the nearest 1/16th inch - if not smaller increments.)
Mary Ellen Hopkins has mentioned PPM - Personal Private Measurements - and i was also wondering if this concept could apply to cutting techniques and equipment.
I was wondering if anyone actually measured their piece sizes when using different rulers? (I am talking about measuring to at least the nearest 1/16th inch - if not smaller increments.)
Mary Ellen Hopkins has mentioned PPM - Personal Private Measurements - and i was also wondering if this concept could apply to cutting techniques and equipment.
#5
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have a bunch of different brands and use them all. An inch is an inch is an inch. The only issue, I think, is that some people find certain rulers easier to read, and those are the ones they should use.
#6
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: here
Posts: 722
#7
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maine-ly Florida
Posts: 3,926
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am slowly switching over to just a few Creative Grids rulers because I like the less slipperiness of them so I tend to use the same anyway. I find that between slowing down while I cut, shifting my holding hand up carefully and using them greatly increases my cutting accuracy. All those people in the past I watched swoop their rotary cutters up so quickly really weren't being good role models - at least for me. It's a wonder more people don't cut themselves.
#8
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Absolutely. Makes a difference. Used two different rulers on a project and had a mess. Never again. Actually, I find that I have to decide on whether to use the RULER marks or the MAT marks. Yes, I use my mat marks often. Lay a ruler on the mat and look how they line up. You'll see what I mean.
#10
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: here
Posts: 722
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AngelinaMaria
Main
7
02-13-2013 07:49 AM