Reddit reviews Armada Metal Ruler 18"-Cork Back

We found 3 Reddit comments about Armada Metal Ruler 18"-Cork Back. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Great ruler for arts and craftsMade of stainless steel for a rust proof long lifeHas a handy corked back for no slippingFeatures a hole in one end for easy hangingMeasures 18-inch lengthCork-Backed Metal RulerThis ruler features a corked back to prevent damage and resist slippingA hole in one end for easy hangingA stainless steel construction for a rust proof long lifeInches along one edge (to the 1/32) with metric along the other (to the mm)

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3 Reddit comments about Armada Metal Ruler 18"-Cork Back:

u/Blackeye30 · 4 pointsr/Leathercraft

The tandy beginner set is geared towards tooling, which certainly does require veg tan. Depending on whether or not that's the aesthetic you are going for, you may not need the swivel knife and stamps (or you may want many more stamps). But at it's core, you need:

Something to measure with (metal ruler)
Something very sharp to cut with (Utility knife / Rotary Cutter / Round/Head knife)
Something to attach pieces together (Contact Cement + either Rivets or Waxed Thread/Harness Needles)

And a slight step above that is something to finish edges (acrylic edge paint, water/gum tragacanth/wax etc.)

I personally do not do a lot of tooling, and also usually use stitching (vs rivets), so if I were going to recommend some starting tools I would say
Cork-backed Metal Ruler
Seiwa Pricking Irons
Ritza Tiger Thread
John James Harness Needles
Olfa Rotary Cutter
Wing Divider (used to mark stitch lines)
Contact Cement
Some variety of beeswax or paraffin, I like this stuff
Some scrap pieces of canvas and soft cotton for burnishing an edge (old jeans and t-shirts work great)
Some Misc. items you probably already have like sandpaper and super glue from time to time.

Edit: I didn't include an awl because the Seiwa irons are designed to punch through, but a good diamond awl from Bob Douglas/Barry King or similar would probably be my first upgrade to this set of tools.

u/PostPostModernism · 3 pointsr/Pyrography

I just did this floor plan on a box lid and yeah straight lines suck.

First, I would suggest drawing everything in pencil with a ruler. I always do this - not sure if others do or not.

Second, there are two ways you can do the lines. Free hand can work if you take your time, but it's always going to give you a little waviness unless you're very good. The other way is to get a steel ruler with a cork backing (something like this). Set that right next to your pencil line and you have a guide for your burner to run along.

Practice!

What burner are you using? I just use the Walnut hollow Versa Tool which isn't too elaborate or expensive, but the rheostat for the temperature can help a lot. I think /u/smolderingdesigns uses the same tool, and she does way better work than me. There are much nicer tools out there, but I wouldn't say they're a requirement to do good work.

u/NovembersHorse · 2 pointsr/boardgames

That sticky is exactly what you need. I would add that a ruler that has a non-slip/cork back on it is essential for your sanity. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Metal-Ruler-18-Cork-Back/dp/B003W0R8EG

Also, perfection is nice, but mine are super wonky and still work. After I've made them I never look at the detail again. You can make them fairly quickly and with some nice zen if you are okay with "happy little accidents"...