How to keep my ruler from sliding?

[Caesar]

I try to be very gentle while scoring the leather on my first pass so that the ruler doesn't slide.  Then I cut through on my second pass.  I want to put something on the back of my ruler to keep it from sliding. 

Cork?  Doesn't seem that I can find any thin enough.

Something like this?  Cotton Friction Tape   I'm worried that it will leave marks on the leather.

What do you use?  Do you use anything?

[niakulah]

I use a large quilting ruler. They do make non-slip versions but mine's just a regular one. It doesn't slip very easily because of the huge surface area. It's also been a huge help in getting my corners square.

[Caesar]

4 minutes ago, niakulah said:

I use a large quilting ruler. They do make non-slip versions but mine's just a regular one. It doesn't slip very easily because of the huge surface area. It's also been a huge help in getting my corners square.

Thank you.  I may look into this in the future.  For now I'm looking more for something to put on the underside of my existing rulers / squares.

 

[Wedgetail]

Glue.... thin coat, let it dry thoroughly.

Too thick or too wet and it may mark your leather or pull up the surface finish (practice on scrap).

I use tanners bond contact cement.

You can do the same thing to acrylic or wooden templates.

[Caesar]

1 minute ago, Wedgetail said:

Glue.... thin coat, let it dry thoroughly.

Too thick or too wet and it may mark your leather or pull up the surface finish (practice on scrap).

I use tanners bond contact cement.

You can do the same thing to acrylic or wooden templates.

I'll try this.  I use Barge Cement.  I'm sure it works similarly.  Thanks!

[Wedgetail]

3 hours ago, Caesar said:

I'll try this.  I use Barge Cement.  I'm sure it works similarly.  Thanks!

No worries mate!

It gave me an idea for another quick tip video for my youtube channel

[lonesome dove]

This is what I used. Thin with an adhesive back and inexpensive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079XLR3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hope this helps.

[Bolt Vanderhuge]

There are rulers that alrady have the cork installed. I got mine at Walmart. Though I do not always use it.

[Matt S]

I tend to only use the ruler to mark the leather with an awl, then cut the leather freehand using a knife. Usually a round knife or an Olfa wheel. My big ruler has a handle on it so I can press pretty hard to stop it from moving about. Cutting the leather in one pass makes for a much neater edge.

[garypl]

I have a 48” ruler bolted to the edge of my bench.  I loosen the bolt on one side, slip the leather under the ruler and align it, then tighten the bolt.  I press down on the ruler as I cut and it keeps the leather very secure while cutting.  For obvious reasons it will not work with pieces too large to fit under the ruler.

Gary