Mayes 10208 36 Inch Straight Edge Aluminum Ruler, Heavy Duty 36 Inch Ruler with Metric and Standard Measurements, Extra Thick Precision Straight Edge

It isn’t often that I leave reviews, and I think this is my first review with photos, but this product is so good I had to so that other Amazon shoppers are aware. I retired and have picked up again sewing and bought this new dangled thing called a rotary cutter, for cutting fabric which I love, but honestly it makes me nervous, it is kind of dangerous. I tried rulers and plastic triangles but I always felt nervous since the rotary roller would jump the measuring object I was using. I pulled out my 48” steel ruler. It is nice and thick and heavy so once I lay it on the fabric it doesn’t move around. It was impractical to use a 48” ruler so I thought I would order a 36” one, I was looking for that thick steel one. What I should have done was look at the 48” for the company name one and buy the same one in a smaller size, but I didn’t, I was sure surprised when it arrived today and I noticed that my 48” ruler is from the same company. I added a lot of pictures showing how great it works with a rotary cutter. It is thick, tall, and being thick, the rotary cutter does not jump, run, roll over the side right onto the ruler like the thinner rulers I was using. I bought a safety ciricut ruler but it is terrible, it has a slight steel plate that sticks out maybe 1/4” from under the aluminum ruler. My very first cut the blade rolled up on that steel bar because the steel bar is real thin, and dulled the blade so I had to change the blades. Not the Mayes ruler, that would never happen with the Mayers ruler. It can’t happen because the Mayes ruler is flush, no little steel bar sticking out, the whole ruler is steel, and flush and heavy. If you are looking for a ruler to use with a rotary cutter, look no further, this is the one you want.

Fantastic Quality worth every penny!!!! I am not bashful to write a negative review. With that said this is one great straight edge and ruler. I am really happy with my purchase!!!

Should have bought this a long time ago. Have used it multiple times on one project. In the past I've used a level, Drywall Square, or whatever. The straight edge is easier to handle. Have already found it useful in unexpected ways.

I've used it several times now, and the etching seems to be well done. The ruler is straight, accurate, and thick enough that it is not easily bent.

A good solid American made product. I'm gonna use as a straight edge but it's a 3' metal yardstick.

Nice product and fast shipping

Measuring from the ends is not quite accurate. I like the product for straight edge & sturdiness. The ruler is accurate except the ends are off by about 1/32.

Short of getting on the snap on truck and trading my first born it’s hard to find quality tools anymore. So many straight edges just aren’t. This is a great tool.