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6 hours ago, epiphanist1248 said:

I have a grid mat, too, but that's no good when the leather's on top and you can't see the lines.

A steel rule (4, 5 & 6 foot), extending beyond the edges of the leather, will allow one to lay a cut along the grid line beneath it.

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I use quilting rulers a lot. They help hold softer leathers straight while cutting compared to a 1 or 2" wide rule.  6" x 24" and 3" x 18" I use the most. I also have a few 8 1/2" x 24" and 4" x 36" ones that come in handy.

Use a rotary cutter, for best results. I like the 60mm ones.  It can cut thought thicker leather and because of the greater circumference of the blade, they stay sharp longer. 

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I use one. Also have the self healing mats with grids. By my from uline, not sure who makes them but they are very good quality, better than Olfa. Use a 36 x 4 omnigrid. Super useful for marking my cuts for large sections requiring 90% cuts as you can lay a square across the end and know you are definitely square.

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The clear plastic gridrule I use, os about 12”x8”, I think, it’s not in front of me just now.    It’s commonly used by quilters and in the domestic sewing world, and is great for accurate cutting/marking.

I’ve tried rotary cutters, but just don’t seem to get the hang of them.

 

 

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all of the above plus speed clamps with rubber and leather bits glued on to stop damage to my rulers, quilters thingy's, and other bits.. 

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