Spunky.Fresh.Designs 11 Posted August 18, 2014 I think I have found myself looking for about an hour online for a safety ruler. Sounds ridiculous but I never new how expensive they can get! I know what I am looking for but can't find it in the size I want. Now before I settle for a larger size I thought I would ask... What are you guys using? I've already been told my plotter size is kind of overkill so the last I need is a bunch of supersized tools to go along with it I have quite a few metal rulers and a Tsquare from when I was in college but definitely looking to protect my digits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted August 18, 2014 get the biggest your table can easily accommodate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted August 18, 2014 and then one half that size 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted August 18, 2014 I use a regular rule and I glued a piece of angle aluminium to it. Keeps my fingers away from the edge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 18, 2014 I have a 40in Big Blue that I bought with my cutter but honestly I cut 90% of everything with a 24.5"x 6.5" Fiskars see through craft/sewing ruler that i confiscated from my wife when she wasn't looking. That thing is perfect for making nice balanced graphics. Does such a great job I can safely use the edges of my app tape to align things for install instead of having to spend so much time finding the center etc...Still use the Big Blue once in a white though but could live without it if I had to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted August 18, 2014 I glue thin cork to the back of my rulers to prevent them from moving when I cut with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDN 95 Posted August 18, 2014 After cutting a piece of my finger off I bought one of these http://www.uscutter.com/Big-Foot-Safety-Ruler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbevins 340 Posted August 18, 2014 After cutting a piece of my finger off I bought one of these http://www.uscutter.com/Big-Foot-Safety-Ruler OUCH!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spunky.Fresh.Designs 11 Posted August 19, 2014 Nice! I have gotten quite a few ideas. Maybe put them all together and glue a piece of angled aluminum on a clear ruler with a bit of cork on the back? How does that make for a ruler? or else go ahead and buy the big foot ruler but they don't have the 31". My plan is to build a 4'x8' table so I can go with the larger size but im loving everyone's ideas instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted August 19, 2014 I use a rotary cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spunky.Fresh.Designs 11 Posted August 19, 2014 I love your quote Eazy. Too funny. I think I'm about set up with all the basics now. My machine comes tomorrow. But I can't set up in my warehouse space until the 1st. So I'll catch you guys on the flipside! Thanks so much for all of your help. This community is such a godsend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tooler82 182 Posted August 19, 2014 I have 3 Sooper Edge Safety Rulers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spunky.Fresh.Designs 11 Posted August 19, 2014 yeah..unfortunately those are a little high priced for me as I have just ordered my machine and everything that goes along with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted August 19, 2014 I have 3 Sooper Edge Safety Rulers yeah..unfortunately those are a little high priced for me as I have just ordered my machine and everything that goes along with it. LOL he didn't pay for them..... the government did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spunky.Fresh.Designs 11 Posted August 20, 2014 hey tyler. send me some loot! j/k 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
