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Just wondering if anybody's ever used a grid ruler - Omnigrid, etc. - for working with leather, and how useful they are. If you like using them, what sizes do you use?

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Same as above regarding grid on mat.  However, something I use a lot is a centering ruler.  It has a zero in the center and both metric and Imperial measurements going away from zero.  Quite handy for quickly fiding the center of most anything.

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5 hours ago, Tugadude said:

Same as above regarding grid on mat.  However, something I use a lot is a centering ruler.  It has a zero in the center and both metric and Imperial measurements going away from zero.  Quite handy for quickly fiding the center of most anything.

I like that idea! Must look for one of those.

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I use one all the time.   One of the most useful tools you can have.

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12 hours ago, Tugadude said:

However, something I use a lot is a centering ruler.  It has a zero in the center and both metric and Imperial measurements going away from zero.  Quite handy for quickly fiding the center of most anything.

I actually have two of these. They're great. 

14 hours ago, LatigoAmigo said:

The grid is built into my self-healing cutting mat (33" x 58"), and I built my workbench to match. Would not be without it.

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

 

2 minutes ago, LumpenDoodle2 said:

I use one all the time.   One of the most useful tools you can have.

What size do you use?

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I use a cutting pad with a grid pattern and also several different Omnigrid rulers, and recommend both.

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I have 4.grid /center rulers. 6 inch, 2) 1 foot one is 1x1 the other is 1x2 and the last is 18x2. I use them more than anything else. I got them @ an art supply store.

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You can get these for less than $3.00 if you work at it.  Notice it also has spacer holes and level lines on it too.

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48 minutes ago, Tugadude said:

You can get these for less than $3.00 if you work at it.  Notice it also has spacer holes and level lines on it too.

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Yeah bud, I said ^^ I have one. I actually just used it like 20 minutes ago. :P

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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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