Non-slip ruler

[Philip Davies]

Got fed up with ruler slipping as I try to draw a line (particularly on profiled material, or even a wall). Not sure how effective this will be, but using doubled sided tape and non-slip rubbery material (don’t know its commercial name), hope you will also find this helpful.


I have always said “ruler”, but visiting local engineers, I was told it is a RULE!

[Altair]

Thanks Philip Davies! We've added your Non-Slip Ruler to our Measuring and Marking category,
as well as to your builder page: Philip Davies's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Non-Slip Ruler by Philip Davies

tags: scale

[olderdan]

Nice useful tip I have some adhesive foam strip to try. BTW they are correct in calling it a rule, I think in this case you are the ruler in many ways.

[mklotz]

Thin (~1 mm) cork sheeting works well too.

[Gog32]

Phillip,
I have 6" but I don't use it as a rule.

Regards,

Brian