Members Gump Posted June 17, 2014 Members Report Posted June 17, 2014 I use an eight foot strip of aluminum, 1" x 1/8" that I bought at Canadian Tire store. It is long enough to use on a full side and can be clamped and will reach across the table at any angle. It is perfectly straight, as it is extruded. Gump. Quote
Members BDAZ Posted June 17, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 17, 2014 What was the extrusion sold for? I'm a lot closer to Mexican Tire than Canadian Tire. Thanks! Bob Quote
Members Gump Posted June 18, 2014 Members Report Posted June 18, 2014 BDAZ; It was only about $12 for the strip. You could probably find it at most large hardware chains. Gump Quote
Members BDAZ Posted June 18, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 18, 2014 I have looked at Home Depot and Lowes. What is it used for? Thanks! Bob Quote
Members Ed in Tx Posted June 18, 2014 Members Report Posted June 18, 2014 Using clamps is the way to go. I use them on any long cuts I need to make with my 5 ft. aluminum rule. My spouse isn't real keen on me using the kitchen table but when I do it I use cutting mats at least! I also started using a rotary cutter on the long cuts and it helps. Also laughing my ass off about the Mexican Tire versus Canadian Tire comment!! I was born in Canada but have lived in Texas for 35 + years so it has a bit more meaning to me.. Quote
Members BDAZ Posted June 18, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 18, 2014 Someone got it! I am going to put some self adhesive cork shelf liner on a shorter rule and see how that works. Another option may be a layer of suede.. I'll get experimenting once I get a large order I'm currently working on out the door. Cya! Bob Quote
Members camano ridge Posted June 19, 2014 Members Report Posted June 19, 2014 THis it what I used on mine and it works quite well. THe cork strip is self adhesieve and 1/16" thick it comes in widths I think up to 2". http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OIUQE0/ref=twister_B008OIYMDG Quote https://www.facebook.com/CamanoRidgeCustomLeather?fref=ts
Members BDAZ Posted June 19, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 19, 2014 Looks perfect but $30 for one straight edge is a bit steep?? THanks1 bob Quote
Northmount Posted June 19, 2014 Report Posted June 19, 2014 I have looked at Home Depot and Lowes. What is it used for? Thanks! Bob Located near the section for nuts and bolts. Have all thread, bar stock, extrusions, angle iron, round bar, etc. all in a couple racks. And I got your Mex Tire too, made me chuckle! Tom Quote
Members BDAZ Posted June 19, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 19, 2014 No channel stock, just an L. I do use their aluminum stock for narrow straight edges. I bought some self adhesive 1/32 cork this afternoon to test. Thanks! Bob Quote
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